Member, Partner, and Shareholder Disputes: Protecting Your Rights, Your Investment, and Your Business

 

Disputes between business owners can threaten not only profitability, but the very survival of the company. Whether your business is organized as an LLC, partnership, or corporation, internal conflict among members, partners, or shareholders requires swift, strategic legal action.

At The Mundaca Law Firm, LLC, we represent business owners in high-stakes disputes involving management rights, profit distributions, fiduciary duties, and buyouts, in Washington, D.C., Virginia, Maryland, Texas, and New York. Our approach is both practical and assertive — protecting your financial interests while preserving the long-term stability of your business.

Common Member, Partner, and Shareholder Disputes

Even well-structured businesses can experience conflict. Common issues include:

  • Breach of fiduciary duty or self-dealing by an owner or officer.

  • Misappropriation of funds, intellectual property, or business opportunities.

  • Disputes over profit distributions, capital contributions, or voting rights.

  • Minority shareholder oppression or freeze-outs.

  • Breach of partnership, operating, or shareholder agreements.

  • Dissolution, buyout, or valuation conflicts.

  • Unlawful removal of a member, partner, or director.

These disputes often evolve into complex litigation involving corporate records, financial audits, and competing claims for control of the company.

Why Prompt Legal Action Matters

Delaying action in an ownership dispute can cause irreparable harm. Without counsel:

  • Business decisions may be made without your input or consent.

  • Company assets can be misused or diverted.

  • Your ownership interest may be diluted or devalued.

  • You risk losing your voice and your investment in the company you helped build.

Our firm steps in early to analyze the governing documents — the operating agreement, partnership agreement, or shareholder agreement — and enforce your rights through negotiation, mediation, or, when necessary, litigation.

Why Businesses Choose The Mundaca Law Firm

Our strength lies in combining deep business law experience with seasoned litigation strategy. Managing Partner Francisco E. Mundaca brings more than 17 years of courtroom and arbitration experience to every matter, ensuring that your case is approached with precision and authority.

  • Multi-state representation — licensed in D.C., Maryland, Virginia, Texas, and New York.

  • Comprehensive approach — we handle both internal governance issues and related employment, contract, or fiduciary claims.

  • Litigation-ready drafting — our knowledge of business formation and governance allows us to identify weak clauses, leverage statutory protections, and negotiate from strength.

  • Strategic advocacy — our firm philosophy, Advocacy Without Compromises, means we protect your ownership and reputation with the same intensity as your financial interests.

Resolution Options

Every ownership dispute is unique. Depending on your goals, we may pursue:

  • Negotiated settlements or structured buyouts to preserve value.

  • Mediation or arbitration to resolve matters confidentially and efficiently.

  • Derivative or direct lawsuits for breach of fiduciary duty, accounting, or dissolution.

  • Emergency injunctions to prevent further harm to the business.

Protect What You Built

A dispute between business owners shouldn’t destroy what you’ve worked for. Whether you need to assert your rights, defend your interests, or unwind a business relationship, The Mundaca Law Firm provides the experience and strategic foresight to guide you through.

📞 Contact us today to schedule a confidential consultation about your member, partner, or shareholder dispute.

📍 Offices in Washington, D.C. | Annapolis, Maryland | Dallas, Texas | New York (Opening 2026)