Business
Litigation

Commercial Disputes with a Litigation-Forward Approach

The firm handles business litigation with the same intensity and preparation that larger firms bring to their highest-value matters. Every commercial dispute is approached with the assumption that it will go to trial. That mindset produces better settlements, stronger negotiating positions, and cleaner records when cases do reach the courtroom.

Bryson R. Chow, Esq. has recovered nearly $100 million on behalf of clients across a range of commercial matters. That track record reflects a consistent approach: identify the strongest claims, build the evidentiary foundation early, and move aggressively toward resolution.

UDAP and Unfair Trade Practices

Hawaii's Unfair and Deceptive Acts or Practices statute (HRS Chapter 480) provides powerful remedies for businesses harmed by unfair competition, deceptive trade practices, and anticompetitive conduct. The firm has extensive experience prosecuting and defending UDAP claims, including treble damages actions and claims for disgorgement of profits.

Partnership, LLC, and Shareholder Disputes

Business relationships break down. When they do, the stakes often include control of the entity, valuation of ownership interests, fiduciary duty claims, and allegations of self-dealing or mismanagement. The firm represents partners, members, and shareholders in disputes that require both litigation skill and a practical understanding of how businesses operate.

Land and Business Valuation Disputes

Valuation disputes arise in lease rent renegotiations, partnership dissolutions, eminent domain proceedings, and contested transactions. The firm has significant experience with land and business valuation litigation in Hawaii, including coordination with appraisers and valuation experts to build defensible positions on fair market value.