At Crisham & Holman, we represent small, midsize, and large businesses and business leaders in high-stakes commercial disputes. Our job is simple: protect what you’ve built and help you move forward as efficiently as possible. Whether you’re enforcing a contract, defending against aggressive claims, or navigating a post-M&A dispute, we bring clear and creative strategy, courtroom experience, and practical judgment to every case.
Business Disputes Handled Strategically
Commercial litigation isn’t just about winning arguments — it’s about understanding leverage, risk, and long-term consequences. We work with clients across a wide range of industries, including oil and gas, automotive, agriculture, healthcare, software, and professional services. Our experience allows us to quickly understand how your business operates and what’s truly at stake.
We handle matters involving:
- Breach of contract and contract interpretation
- Fraud and misrepresentation
- M&A disputes, including disputes over indemnification obligations, holdback and escrow provisions, and earnouts
- Fiduciary duty claims
- Unfair competition and trade practices
- Defamation and business torts
- Uniform Commercial Code (UCC) issues
- Tortious interference with contract
- Trade secret misappropriation
- Trademark and brand-related disputes
Some representative matters include:
- Defending two companies against alter ego and veil piercing allegations in high-stakes dispute arising in the health and technology sectors.
- Defending against multiple multi-million-dollar demands based on earnout provisions in asset purchase agreements.
- Litigating on purchaser side fraud and misrepresentation claims relating to asset purchase agreement.
- Won a bench trial on behalf of electronics business against seller of goods under Colorado’s version of the Uniform Commercial Code.
- After hard-fought litigation, trial, and in the midst of ongoing appeal in federal court, Crisham & Holman secured a favorable settlement for hemp company in highly contentious dispute involving breach of contract and fraud-based claims.
- Defended manufacturer of industrial electrical equipment against claims of negligence and strict products liability for damage sustained to equipment after delivery to customers, and obtained very favorable settlement after briefing summary judgment and disclosing expert witnesses.
- After aggressive prosecution and litigation of fiduciary duty and fraud claims on behalf of spouse of decedent dentist who was a member of three-member limited liability company, obtained very favorable buyout of client’s membership interests in the limited liability company.
- Defended medical-device manufacturer and sales representative in contentious and high-stakes appellate litigation presenting contract- and tort-based claims stemming from a breakdown in high-level employment situation.
A Practical Approach to Litigation
We don’t believe in litigation for litigation’s sake. From day one, we focus on outcomes — not posturing. That means identifying early pressure points, evaluating settlement opportunities realistically, and being fully prepared to take a case to trial when that’s what it takes to protect your interests.
Clients come to us for the trial-ready experience of a large firm, paired with the responsiveness and efficiency of a boutique. We keep you informed, involved, and in control — with no unnecessary complexity or surprises.
Focused on What Matters Most
Commercial disputes are disruptive. Our role is to shoulder that burden so you can stay focused on running your business. Whether the right result comes through negotiation, motion practice, or trial, we tailor our strategy to your goals, your risk tolerance, and your bottom line.
If your business is facing a serious dispute, we’re ready to help you take control of it.
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