$1M recovered
Recovered $1 million for a homeowner after a plumber's negligence flooded the house.
2026Home / Business Litigation · Beverly Hills & Los Angeles
Business litigation lawyer in Beverly Hills and Los Angeles.
Breached contracts, partner fallouts, unpaid invoices and deals gone wrong. We represent owners and companies on both sides of business lawsuits, from the first demand letter through trial.
Disputes we handle
- Breach of contract and unpaid invoices.
- Partnership, LLC member and shareholder disputes.
- Fraud and misrepresentation in business deals.
- Disputes over the purchase or sale of a business.
- Commercial lease disputes between landlords and business tenants.
- Construction and vendor disputes, including refunds for work not delivered.
Start with the outcome you need
Not every dispute needs a lawsuit. Often the fastest, least expensive result comes from a well-documented demand letter and a direct negotiation. When the other side will not move, we file suit and prepare the case for trial. Either way, we start by asking what result you actually need: payment, an exit, protection of the business or a clean break.
Deadlines matter
California generally allows four years to sue on a written contract and two years on an oral contract, measured from the breach. Fraud and other claims have their own deadlines. Evidence also disappears with time: emails get deleted and witnesses move on. Get advice early.
Why business owners choose us
The attorney you speak with on the first call handles your case. Because the firm also practices real estate and criminal law, we can see when a business dispute touches a lease, a property or a regulatory issue, and plan for all of it.
Case results
Recent results.
Selected outcomes from the firm’s closed matters.
$2.2M recovered
Recovered approximately $2.2 million for a private lender owed on defaulted notes secured by real estate.
2025Results depend on the facts of each case. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome. Client details are withheld for privacy.
Common questions
Questions clients ask first.
General information about California law, not legal advice for your situation.
How much does a business lawsuit cost?
It depends on the size of the dispute and how hard the other side fights. Many cases resolve after a demand letter or early negotiation for a fraction of the cost of trial. We discuss likely costs and fee options during the first call.
Can I recover attorney fees?
Sometimes. If your contract has an attorney fee clause, the winning side can often recover reasonable fees. Without one, each side usually pays its own.
Should I sue in small claims court instead?
For smaller amounts it can make sense: in California a business can generally sue for up to $6,250 in small claims, and lawyers cannot appear for you there. Larger or more complex disputes belong in civil court.
Client reviews
5.0 stars on Google from 46 clients.
As a full-time real estate professional in Beverly Hills for the past 18 years, I have worked with many legal experts, and my experience with this landlord-tenant attorney was exceptional. … Thanks to their brilliant strategy, the tenant vacated without needing to go to trial, saving me significant time, stress, and expense.
As an attorney myself, I'm very selective about who I work with, and I can confidently say this firm did an outstanding job. … Within just a few emails, the landlord became responsive and began addressing maintenance requests promptly and professionally.
Very grateful to Mr. Manavi for representing me against a insurance company that was trying to deny me equitable payment in the repair of my childhood home after a negligent plumber. Mr. Manavi advocated fiercely, expertly, and strategically to secure a favorable outcome.
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