Shareholder & Partnership Disputes
When owners of a closely held business fall out, the dispute can threaten the company itself. We protect your investment and, where possible, the business.
Parks Law Offices represents shareholders, partners, and LLC members in Massachusetts when the working relationship breaks down.
Disputes we handle
- Breach of fiduciary duty. Owners, officers, and majority shareholders owe duties to the business and, in closely held companies, to one another. We pursue and defend claims that those duties were breached.
- Freeze-outs & oppression. When a majority squeezes out a minority owner — cutting off distributions, employment, or information — the law provides remedies. We represent minority owners and defend against meritless claims.
- Buyouts & valuation disputes. Disagreements over the price and terms of buying out an owner's interest.
- Governance & deadlock. Disputes over control, decision-making, and access to company records.
Closely held companies
Massachusetts gives special protection to minority owners in closely held corporations, where shareholders are expected to deal with one another in good faith. Those principles shape both the leverage and the strategy in these disputes — and we use them to your advantage.
Frequently asked questions
I'm a minority owner being pushed out. What can I do?
You may have claims for breach of fiduciary duty or minority oppression, and remedies that can include damages or a court-ordered buyout. The sooner you act, the more options you'll have.
Can these disputes be resolved without destroying the business?
Often, yes — through negotiated buyouts or governance fixes. We aim for the outcome that protects your interest most efficiently, litigating when necessary.
Do you represent the company, the majority, or the minority?
We represent owners on any side, after a conflicts check.
Related: Business Litigation · Business Torts & 93A
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