Over

One Billion Recovered

In Verdicts and Settlements

Welcome to Mantese Honigman, PC

Mantese Honigman, PC has a national reputation as a leader in complex business litigation, including shareholder disputes, corporate fiduciary duty cases, and contract disputes​. Our approachable yet experienced business litigation attorneys combine big-firm success with boutique attention. We handle high-stakes cases for closely held companies and their owners, helping clients through shareholder breakups, partnership disputes, breaches of contract, and other business conflicts with practical counsel and tenacious advocacy. When your business is on the line, our team is here to protect your interests with professionalism and care.

Comprehensive Business Litigation Services

Shareholder Disputes & Business Breakups

Minority shareholders and business partners turn to us when their rights are threatened. Our firm has extensive experience in shareholder disputes and business “divorces”, including cases of shareholder oppression and squeeze-outs. We have even set legal precedents in this field – Mantese Honigman handled the only two shareholder oppression cases ever decided by the Michigan Supreme Court, establishing important protections for minority owners​. From negotiating fair buyouts in a family business to litigating complex ownership disputes in court, we help clients resolve business breakups while preserving company value to the fullest extent possible.

Breach of Fiduciary Duty

Business owners, partners, and shareholders rely on one another to act with honesty, loyalty, and integrity. When those fiduciary duties are violated—through self-dealing, misappropriation of funds, or concealment of vital information—the consequences can be severe. Mantese Honigman has decades of experience litigating breach of fiduciary duty claims on behalf of minority shareholders, managing partners, and corporate officers. We uncover the facts, hold wrongdoers accountable, and work to restore the balance of trust and fairness within the business. Whether through negotiation or courtroom advocacy, we fight to protect the rights and financial interests of our clients.

Contract Disputes & Commercial Litigation

In business, a broken promise can lead to costly consequences. We represent companies in all types of contract disputes– from breaches of supply and distribution agreements to shareholder agreements and non-compete contracts. Our attorneys thoroughly analyze complex deals and swiftly enforce our clients’ contractual rights in court or arbitration. Mantese Honigman’s deep experience in commercial litigation means we can efficiently handle cases involving purchase/sale agreements, merger agreements, warranties, and more. We fight to obtain remedies for breach of contract, including damages or specific performance, so that our clients’ businesses are made whole.

Other Business Litigation Matters

As a dedicated business litigation law firm, we address the full spectrum of legal challenges companies face. Our practice also covers:

  • Partnership & LLC Member Disputes: Resolving conflicts between business co-owners, including dissolution actions and valuation disagreements.

  • Trade Secret & Unfair Competition Claims: Protecting confidential business information and combatting unfair business practices.

  • Business Fraud and Misrepresentation: Prosecuting cases of fraud, embezzlement, or deceptive practices that harm businesses or investors.

No matter the dispute, our focus is on crafting a strategic, cost-effective solution aligned with your company’s goals.

Major Litigation Wins

Our track record of success in business litigation speaks for itself. Mantese Honigman, PC has secured numerous multi-million dollar verdicts and settlements for our clients:

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Settlement

Achieved in a complex price-fixing case against automotive suppliers​

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Won for minority shareholders in a shareholder oppression lawsuit​

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Secured in a corporate fraud case involving a precious metals investment scheme​

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Negotiated in a contract dispute over a business sale, enforcing warranty obligations​

We are proud of our record of delivering results for clients in matters ranging from bet-the-company litigation to more routine business disputes. When the stakes are high, clients across the country call Mantese Honigman to fight for them​.

Nationwide Reach, Local Presence

With offices across the United States, Mantese Honigman, PC is positioned to serve businesses wherever disputes arise. Our headquarters is in Troy, Michigan, and we have offices in New York City (Manhattan), St. Louis, Missouri, Grand Rapids, Michigan, and Miami, Florida. From the boardrooms of Detroit to the courts of New York, St. Louis, and beyond, our attorneys litigate nationwide and have experience in jurisdictions coast to coast. We offer the accessibility and personalized attention of a local firm, backed by the resources and reputation of a national practice.

Ready to resolve your business dispute?

Contact Mantese Honigman, PC today to speak with an experienced business litigation attorney who will put your company’s interests first.