Many of my clients find themselves in business litigation over deals gone wrong when parties dispute ideas, expectations, or promises – which may lead to breach of contract, tortious interference, unfair trade practices, and other claims and counterclaims. I help them avoid getting there in the first place, negotiate their way out, and, if a lawsuit is filed, fully defend or prosecute their rights.
Benjamin P. Lajoie helps businesses – financial institutions, employers, contractors, manufacturers, and others – in commercial litigation and arbitration. He defends and prosecutes business torts, fraud, unfair and deceptive trade practices, as well as contract, trade secret, and licensing disputes, and other claims including lawsuits stemming from failed business deals. Ben skillfully navigates complex disputes with many variables, from counterclaims to cross-claims to subpoena enforcement actions and related issues. His strategic approach to client advocacy and representation yields repeat clients who turn to him for help with critical decisions.
Pragmatic with sharp business instincts, Ben guides clients to identify the best outcome for resolving their dispute, and works with them to design and implement effective case strategies for achieving their objectives, often advising them to help avoid litigation altogether. He tunes in early to what matters most to each client and devotes his time accordingly.
Ben has extensively litigated unfair and deceptive trade practice and anticompetitive claims under Massachusetts Chapter 93A, Section 11 (brought by businesses) and Section 9 (brought by consumers); and New York commercial litigation involving secured transactions, merchant cash advances (MCAs), participation agreements, credit facilities, competing interests, counterclaims, Uniform Commercial Code (UCC) remedies, and challenges to foreclosure sale commercial reasonableness.
Ben serves as outside general counsel for some clients and runs point on litigation for others. They know he is thoughtful, strategic, and responsive to their needs and expectations, and rely on him to be their “path of least resistance” to a favorable outcome.