Shareholder, Financial and Tax Controversies

At Schneider Bell, we represent a wide range of clients in shareholder, financial and tax litigation.

Our clients include corporations, shareholders, financial institutions, private equity and venture capital groups, start-ups and high-net-worth individuals. We approach each matter with legal expertise, business acumen and a particular attention to detail that is necessary to properly handle financial litigation concerns.

Focus Areas:

Appeals

Business, Corporate and Commercial Litigation

Consumer, Class Action and Mass Torts

Employment Litigation

Insurance, Catastrophic Personal Injury and Wrongful Death

Intellectual Property Litigation

Probate, Trust and Fiduciary Litigation

Professional Liability Litigation

Real Estate, Construction and Lender Liability

Shareholder, Financial and Tax Controversies

Our Experience

For nearly a century, our team of multi-disciplinary attorneys have supported our litigators to take on a range of financial litigation cases, from the most simple financial dispute to the highly complex tax controversy. Our team thrives in this arena, providing the highest level of expertise in highly complicated disputes such as:

  • Shareholder disputes
  • Securities litigation
  • Financial fraud
  • Tax controversies
  • Regulatory compliance
  • Corporate governance issues
  • Mergers and acquisitions disputes

We strive to bring our rich history and wealth of experience to the next generation, protecting and guarding financial matters for our clients so that they can realize their business objectives.

Shareholder Controversies

Representing shareholders in litigation requires a sophisticated understanding of corporate dynamics and shareholder rights. The Schneider Bell attorneys have dedicated themselves to acquiring expert knowledge of how businesses operate from the partnership agreement to the boardroom. We adeptly manage disputes that can significantly impact the management and operation of a corporation, handling issues such as:

  • Breach of Fiduciary Duty Claims: Representing clients in actions against officers and directors who have failed to act in the best interest of shareholders
  • Shareholder Derivative Actions: Pursuing claims on behalf of the corporation against third parties or corporate insiders
  • Securities Fraud: Defending and prosecuting claims involving misrepresentation or omission of material facts in securities transactions
  • Corporate Governance Disputes: Advising on matters of board composition, executive compensation and shareholder rights
  • Mergers and Acquisitions Litigation: Handling disputes arising from M&A transactions, including appraisal actions and breach of contract claims

Financial Controversies

Financial litigation attorneys must be experts in law, financial regulations, business strategy and industry practices. Our litigation team is dedicated to their professional development, aiming to exceed client expectations to deliver multi-faceted expertise to represent clients in matters involving:

  • Securities Litigation: Handling claims of insider trading, market manipulation, and violations of securities laws
  • Financial Fraud: Defending clients against allegations of fraudulent financial practices and pursuing fraud claims on behalf of clients
  • Banking Disputes: Resolving conflicts between financial institutions and their clients, including loan defaults and regulatory compliance issues
  • Investment Disputes: Representing investors and financial advisors in disputes over investment losses and breaches of fiduciary duty
  • Regulatory Compliance: Advising clients on compliance with financial regulations and representing them in enforcement actions

We understand the critical federal and state regulations that impact financial institutions, including the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, and the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) rules. Our firm is uniquely equipped to address these issues, with a deep bench strength of attorneys who represent and advise clients big and small on these issues in their everyday business practices. We help build these companies, and we are committed to protecting them.

Tax Controversies

Tax litigation requires specialized knowledge of tax law and the ability to understand, analyze and advocate for clients through a tangled web of complex regulations. We continue to uphold our high level of excellence in serving our clients, handling a broad array of tax controversies, dealing with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) as well as state tax authorities. We represent clients in matters involving:

  • Estate, Gift, and Generation-Skipping Transfer Taxes: Addressing disputes over the valuation and taxation of estate and gift transfers
  • Income Taxes of Corporations, Partnerships, and Other Pass-Through Organizations: Managing audits, examinations and disputes related to business income taxation
  • Income Taxes of Estates and Trusts: Handling tax controversies involving fiduciary income tax returns and related issues
  • Excise Taxes and Compliance Matters Applicable to Family Foundations and Other Charitable Organizations: Advising on compliance and litigating disputes over excise taxes and charitable organization regulations.

In addition to preparing tax returns and advising on tax law and compliance matters, our tax lawyers and our Trusts and Estates lawyers routinely handle audits and examinations at the district and appeals levels. At all steps along the tax proceedings, the advice and counsel of our litigation attorneys enhance the quality of the handling of the controversy. While it is most common and desirable to reach a successful settlement administratively, some issues can only be resolved in litigation. Our litigation attorneys have the talent and experience needed for handling trials of tax matters in the whole range of state and federal courts in which such matters go to trial.

Choose Us

Shareholder, financial and tax controversies often involve a host of interrelated issues. Clients need attorneys committed to untangling the complexities of their case and not settling for anything less than they deserve. By choosing Schneider Bell, you choose talent, experience and a rich history of proven excellence.  Contact us today to talk about how we can help you reach your goals.

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