Business & Commercial Litigation Group at BJB Law
Our Mission
We represent New Jersey businesses and decision-makers in complex commercial conflicts, guiding clients through situations that threaten the stability of their operations or the future of what they’ve built.
A Litigation Practice Powered by Real Trial Experience
The group is led by Christopher T. Karounos, Certified by the N.J. Supreme Court as a Civil Trial Attorney* and seasoned commercial litigator who has tried high-stakes business disputes in state and federal courts, arbitration forums, and on appeal.
Chris’s background covers the full spectrum of commercial representation — business formation, contract negotiations, document creation/review/revision, company advice, and when matters require litigation — prosecuting and defending multimillion-dollar claims, securing judgments in the millions, and protecting companies against aggressive or unfounded lawsuits.
Representative commercial results include:
- $2.1M judgment for tortious interference and commercial breach of contract
- $1.925M judgment involving consumer fraud and breach of contract (with treble damages)
- Obtained a Defense Verdict on a $50M Commercial Business Claim after a multi-week trial
- Defense verdict on a $1.5M restaurant industry breach of contract claim after a three-week trial
- Defense verdict on a $1M construction/engineering dispute in a multi-week jury trial
Business & Commercial Cases We Handle
We represent plaintiffs and defendants in business disputes involving:
- Breach of contract
- Fraud and misrepresentation
- Tortious interference and unfair competition
- Restrictive covenants and trade secrets
- Business torts
- Consumer fraud
- Emergency relief and Chancery Court matters
- Internal investigations
- Business interruption–related disputes
We assist companies and owners facing internal disputes, including:
- Shareholder oppression
- Partnership and member conflicts
- Business divorce
- Director and officer (D&O) liability
- Closely-held and family business disputes
We represent contractors, developers, property owners, and related businesses in:
- Construction defect matters
- Contractor and subcontractor disputes
- Contract and payment disputes
- Real estate litigation involving commercial properties
We help businesses prevent disputes through informed planning and clear agreements, including:
- Formation of corporations and LLCs
- Operating, shareholder, and partnership agreements
- Contract drafting and negotiation
- Asset purchase agreements
- NDAs, indemnities, and releases
- Joint ventures and consulting agreements
- Pre-suit analysis and litigation planning
Why Businesses Work With Us
Our group handles commercial conflicts with steady judgment, strong preparation, and the trial experience to carry a case through to verdict. Our practice brings:
- Certified trial experience — fewer than 3% of NJ attorneys hold this designation
- A balanced perspective from prosecuting and defending commercial claims
- Clear, practical guidance that aligns legal decisions with business priorities
- Strength in high-stakes litigation when a dispute escalates
- The ability to act quickly when emergency relief or injunctions are required
- A steady approach grounded in decades of courtroom and negotiation experience
Our focus is simple: protect the business, the owner’s interests, and the long-term direction of the company.
Who We Serve
- Business owners and founders
- Family and closely-held companies
- General Counsel and in-house legal teams
- Executives and board members
- Construction firms and contractors
- Manufacturers, chemical companies, and service industries
- Professional firms
- Companies facing “bet-the-business” disputes
What Clients Say About Us
“I didn’t know what to expect, but from the first call, I felt like someone actually had my back. They explained everything clearly and were always just a phone call away.”
Speak With Our Team
Early decisions often determine the cost, length, and outcome of a dispute. We help business clients understand the strengths and weaknesses of their matter, what evidence will matter most, and how to avoid missteps that create unnecessary risk.
Speak with us to understand where your case stands — and what you can do right now to strengthen your position.
* Certification by the Supreme Court of New Jersey is granted to attorneys who demonstrate significant experience, education, knowledge, and skill in civil trial practice and who pass a rigorous examination and peer review process.