Areas of Practice
The Carmen D. Caruso Law Firm accepts a wide variety of cases, ranging from complex disputes that are national in scope to high stakes local matters.
We concentrate in franchise, dealership and distribution cases, as Carmen Caruso has earned a national reputation as a premier franchisee and dealer advocate in addition to having represented some of America’s top franchisors.
Our practice includes all aspects of business litigation and commercial arbitration. Many of our cases come to us as referrals from other lawyers when their firms have conflicts of interests, and we also prosecute or defend cases involving allegations of serious misconduct by other lawyers or other professionals. With an unrivaled commitment to litigation technology, we regularly litigate against much larger law firms and are not out-matched.
Franchise, Dealership, Distribution
- Our flagship practice area.
- Successful experience in virtually every type of franchise case imaginable.
- Particularly strong experience in system wide impact cases.
Business Litigation / Trial Practice
- Our business litigation practice goes far beyond franchising and dealership cases. We have substantial experience in most types of cases that a business or its principals are likely to face, and we have an enviable track record of success in the courtroom and at the negotiating table.
Legal Malpractice
- Arising from failed franchise offerings or other business law and civil litigation matters.
- Protecting clients in fee disputes and other circumstances when their attorneys have a conflict of interest.
Commercial Arbitration & Mediation
- A member of the American Arbitration Association’s roster of neutrals for both commercial arbitration and the national franchise panel.
- Successful advocate for clients in commercial arbitration and in mediation.
Injunctions. Restraining Orders.
- Victory in business litigation is often won at the preliminary injunction stage.
- Tried numerous preliminary injunction hearings involving franchise terminations and the enforcement of restrictive covenants.
National and International Practice
- Franchise cases stretching from coast to coast.
- International Arbitration
Appellate Practice
- Cutting edge appellate victories in the areas of franchise & federal employment law.