Civil Litigation & Trial Law
Resolving Complex Business & Property Disputes
Resolving Complex Business & Property Disputes
When business deals break down, construction projects fail, or contracts are breached, the financial stakes can be devastating. Navigating civil litigation in Massachusetts requires more than just filling out paperwork. It requires a trial attorney who understands how to build a case, present complex evidence, and argue persuasively before judges and juries.
At Harrison Barrow, Attorney at Law, P.C., we bring our rich trial legacy and courtroom trial experience to civil disputes. We represent contractors, homeowners, business owners, and individuals throughout Cape Cod in District and Superior courts.
Construction Disputes
Cape Cod's active residential and commercial building industry frequently generates disputes over payments, workmanship, and project delays. We represent all sides in these conflicts:
- Mechanic's Liens: Drafting, filing, and enforcing liens to secure payment for contractors, subcontractors, and material suppliers under M.G.L. c. 254.
- Payment Disputes & Non-Performance: Seeking damages for unpaid work, or defending claims of non-payment.
- Construction Defects: Representing property owners seeking damages for poor workmanship, structural defects, and code violations, or defending contractors against exaggerated claims.
- Change Order & Delay Claims: Resolving conflicts over scope-of-work modifications and cost overruns.
Business Litigation
Operating a business involves constant legal risk. When disputes threaten your company's survival, we step in to resolve them efficiently, through mediation or in court:
- Partnership & Shareholder Disputes: Resolving internal conflicts over business assets, control, and division of profits, including breach of fiduciary duty claims.
- Tortious Interference: Seeking damages when a competitor unlawfully interferes with your business contracts or relationships.
- Fraud & Deceptive Practices: Representing businesses in disputes involving consumer protection claims (M.G.L. c. 93A) and unfair competition.
Breach of Contract
Contracts are the foundation of all commercial transactions. When one party fails to live up to their obligations, we act quickly to enforce the agreement:
- Vendor & Supplier Disputes: Enforcing supply agreements, commercial purchase agreements, and distributor contracts.
- Commercial Lease Disputes: Representing landlords or commercial tenants in lease violations, non-payment, and eviction actions.
- Collections & Debt Recovery: Pursuing unpaid commercial accounts and invoices, securing attachments, and enforcing judgements.
M.G.L. c. 93A Consumer Protection
Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 93A prohibits unfair methods of competition and deceptive business practices. This powerful statute provides remedies for both individuals and businesses. Because a 93A violation can carry double or treble damages and mandatory attorney's fees, these cases have very high stakes:
- Consumer Actions (Section 9): Representing individuals defrauded or subjected to deceptive practices by businesses, ranging from home improvement contractors to auto dealers.
- Business-to-Business Litigation (Section 11): Pursuing claims where a commercial partner has acted in bad faith, engaged in deceptive billing, or breached an agreement with unfair intent.
- Defense of 93A Claims: Defending businesses against bad-faith or exaggerated 93A demand letters, helping negotiate pre-litigation settlements to avoid multiple damage liability.
Personal Injury
When negligence causes serious physical or financial harm, you deserve trial-ready advocacy to hold the responsible parties and insurance companies accountable. We handle personal injury claims across Cape Cod:
- Motor Vehicle Accidents: Representing drivers, passengers, and pedestrians injured in car, truck, or motorcycle collisions on Cape Cod roads.
- Premises Liability: Pursuing claims for injuries sustained due to unsafe property conditions, slip-and-falls, or inadequate maintenance.
- Serious Injury & Wrongful Death: Providing compassionate, aggressive trial advocacy to secure full compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain and suffering.
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