Shareholder Rights

Strategic consulting and litigation to protect owners, enforce fiduciary duties, and resolve disputes over control and value in closely held businesses.

Disputes between business owners are among the most consequential conflicts a company can face. When disagreements over governance, control, or financial rights escalate, they often develop into complex shareholder litigation that can threaten both the stability of the business and the economic interests of its owners.

Brian Laliberte represents minority shareholders, majority owners, directors, and closely held companies in high-stakes shareholder disputes. For more than 20 years, his practice focus has been shareholder rights litigation, fiduciary duty claims, corporate governance disputes, and ownership conflicts arising in privately held companies.

These matters frequently involve closely held corporations, family businesses, professional practices, and venture-backed companies where ownership relationships and management authority are tightly intertwined.

The objective in shareholder litigation is not simply to file claims. It is to protect ownership rights, restore leverage in the dispute, and resolve conflicts in a way that preserves—or fairly allocates—the value of the business.