The Watkins Firm represents clients in San Diego business litigation for fraud and purposeful deception. Fraud is a type of business dispute which goes far beyond a normal breach of contract or failure to perform issue. Business fraud cases involve a transaction or relationship where there have been material false statements presented or purposeful deceit or omissions of material facts by one side which the other party relied upon in order to enter into the transaction or relationship.
A Few Examples of Business Fraud
What are a few examples of business-related fraud? Theft and misappropriation are two of the most common forms of business fraud. Misappropriation is generally the misuse of company assets or funds for personal gain. This can include theft of inventory or cash theft. Payroll issues including falsified timesheets and establishing fake employees are another common example of business fraud. Misstatements on financial statements such as manipulation of the value of assets to secure a loan. The remedy for business fraud is usually in the form of financial damages but it can also involve a criminal component.
Fraud Is Challenging to Prove – This is Why You Need Experienced, Proven Attorneys
Fraud is a much more difficult legal standard to prove. The experienced business litigation attorneys at the Watkins Firm have extensive experience and proven track record of success in trials relating to business disputes in San Diego. We will thoroughly investigate and analyze your case and when necessary, work with forensic accountants and other experts to uncover, document and prove our case. Fraud exposes the defendant to extensive financial damages as well as punitive damages resulting in substantial verdicts or settlements in these cases.
San Diego Business Litigation for Fraud or Deception
There are too many potential ways for business fraud to occur to document here. The common element between all of these cases and the establishment of fraud itself is dishonest action or lying which has led to “harm” for another party to the transaction or relationship. Fraud can unfortunately be found in San Diego real estate business dealings, mergers and acquisitions, business partnerships including LLCs and corporations, as well as investment schemes and purported “business” opportunities.
If you are concerned about what appear to be the fraudulent, deceitful or dishonest business or investment dealings of an individual or company we invite you to contact us immediately or call for a free consultation at 858-535-1511. Learn about our unique approach to litigation and our proven success at trial and in cases involving fraud. We will work to hold the other party accountable and recover the financial and punitive damages in San Diego business litigation for fraud and deceit.
