Law Firm and Partner Litigation and Advice

Robins Kaplan LLP specializes in representing law firms and partners in complex legal matters, including partnership disputes, legal malpractice claims, business litigation, dissolution, and ethical issues. Our attorneys are experienced in delivering strategic solutions that protect your interests while minimizing disruption, whether through litigation, arbitration, or negotiation.

We understand the unique challenges law firms face, such as fiduciary duties to partners, loyalty to clients and former clients, confidentiality, non-disparagement, and interference with contracts or prospective relationships. Whether for large national firms or smaller practices, we help resolve disputes effectively and avoid unnecessary litigation.

Representative Experience

• Represented a national law firm in disputes with former partners over breaches of partnership agreements and fiduciary duties.
• Advised a national law firm on ethical issues related to partnership agreements.
• Defended a law firm in a labor contract dispute.
• Represented a national law firm in a contractual and fraud dispute with a managed services provider.
• Resolved a high-profile dispute for a regional firm involving a former partner and partnership agreement breaches.
• Represented a departing partner in dissolving and winding up a law firm.

We bring deep industry knowledge and a results-focused approach to every matter, ensuring compliance with ethical and fiduciary obligations while safeguarding reputations. Contact us to learn how we can support your law firm or partnership in navigating its most challenging disputes.