Commercial Litigation

Our commercial litigation practice is focused on representing the interests of small to medium sized businesses. Our areas of expertise include representation on the following types of matters:

· Contractual Disputes
· Shareholder and Partnership Disputes
· Collection of Unpaid Debts and Accounts Receivable
· Real Estate Litigation
· General Commercial Disputes

If you are involved in a commercial dispute, contact Jayson Thomas for a free initial consultation. Jayson will outline the various options available to you, with the goal of enabling you to make an informed decision on how to proceed with your matter. After this initial consultation, if you decide to retain Thomas Law to represent and protect the interests of your business, we will conduct a complete analysis of your case from the outset and will always keep you informed of the progress of your matter. We are pleased to provide representation at all stages of the dispute resolution process, including mediation, arbitration, trial and at the appellate level.

We understand that your top priority is operating your business. That’s why our business law services are available to you where and when you need them. We are flexible to meet with you during regular business hours or on evenings and weekends, at our offices or yours.

A Focus on Value Added Services

As a former business owner, Jayson Thomas understands the unique pressures facing his clients in the context of a litigious dispute. For that reason, he has developed Thomas Law into a litigation practice with an emphasis on providing value added services to his clients. To Jayson, that means candidly advising his clients of all the pros and cons involved in pursuing their various legal options, and carefully weighing the costs and benefits of pursuing those options. Jayson firmly believes that no step should be taken in the dispute resolution process that does not make business sense.

Changes to the Rules of Civil Procedure: Expedient Collection of Judgments Up to $100,000

On January 1, 2010, a number of amendments to the Rules of Civil Procedure and the Small Claims Court Rules come into effect, making the collection of judgments up to $100,000 more economical to pursue. For instance, the monetary jurisdiction of the Small Claims Court will increase to $25,000, making it much more feasible to retain an experienced lawyer to obtain and collect judgments in the $10,000 to $25,000 range.

Additionally, the $50,000 cap on actions under the Simplified Procedure will increase to $100,000 on January 1, 2010. Since actions commenced under the Simplified Procedure generally move through the Courts faster and entail fewer pre-trial procedures, this change may provide an economic incentive to waiting until the New Year to commence an action for damages up to $100,000. Click here to learn more about the availability and cost advantages of commencing an action under the Simplified Procedure.