Dracup & Patterson represents businesses, owners, and high-net-worth individuals — as plaintiffs and defendants — in high-stakes California commercial litigation. Our senior attorneys have 40 years of combined experience handling partnership and shareholder disputes, contract breaches, business fraud, and complex commercial litigation. Engagements are hourly or on retainer for qualifying disputes from $300,000 to $100 million. Schedule a confidential 20-minute case review.
Comprehensive representation in all aspects of business litigation across California
Resolving conflicts between business partners, shareholders, and members of LLCs. We handle buyout disputes, breach of fiduciary duty claims, and dissolution matters.
Representing clients in breach of contract litigation involving commercial agreements, vendor contracts, employment agreements, and confidentiality disputes.
Complex business disputes including unfair competition, trade secret theft, non-compete violations, and business tort claims.
Pursuing and defending claims of fraud, fraudulent inducement, negligent misrepresentation, and securities fraud in business transactions.
Skilled advocacy representing clients in binding arbitration and mediation proceedings before AAA, JAMS, and other forums. We protect your interests whether negotiating settlements or presenting your case to arbitrators.
Experienced trial attorneys ready to take your business dispute through trial, represent you in arbitration, or advocate in mediation to achieve optimal results.
Our firm brings 40+ years of legal experience resolving complex business disputes, with a proven track record in high-stakes litigation.
Every case is handled by attorneys with 19+ years of experience. Your business deserves seasoned legal counsel.
We specialize in disputes valued between $300,000 and $100 million, ensuring focused attention on substantial matters.
Statewide California Coverage
As a virtual California law firm, we represent businesses and owners across Northern and Southern California in commercial litigation, partnership disputes, and business fraud matters — appearing in state and federal court and before AAA and JAMS arbitrators statewide.
Common Northern California venues include San Francisco Superior Court, Santa Clara County Superior Court, Alameda County Superior Court, Sacramento County Superior Court, and the U.S. District Court for the Northern and Eastern Districts of California.
Bay Area & Peninsula Coverage
We represent Bay Area businesses and owners in commercial litigation, partnership disputes, and business fraud across San Francisco, the East Bay (Oakland, Berkeley), the South Bay (San Jose), and the Peninsula — including San Mateo (94402), Palo Alto, Redwood City, Menlo Park, and Burlingame. As a virtual California firm, our senior attorneys appear in San Mateo County Superior Court and the Northern District of California without the overhead of a downtown office.
Nearest dedicated service-area pages: San Francisco · Oakland (East Bay / Berkeley) · San Jose (Peninsula / South Bay).
Common questions about business litigation and arbitration representation in California
Commercial litigation is civil litigation between businesses (or between businesses and individuals) over disputes arising from commercial relationships — contracts, partnerships, ownership interests, trade secrets, and business torts. Dracup & Patterson is a California commercial litigation firm handling substantial disputes statewide, both in state and federal court and in AAA and JAMS arbitration.
Yes. We represent businesses and owners across Northern California — including San Francisco, San Jose and the Bay Area, Oakland, Sacramento, Fresno, and surrounding counties — in partnership disputes, shareholder disputes, contract breaches, and business fraud. As a virtual firm, our senior attorneys appear in NorCal state and federal courts and before Northern California arbitrators without the overhead of a downtown office.
Look for a senior commercial litigation lawyer with (1) direct courtroom and arbitration experience in California, (2) a track record on disputes at your case value, and (3) senior attorney staffing rather than junior-associate delegation. Dracup & Patterson meets all three: no attorney with fewer than 19 years of experience, decades of California commercial litigation, and a dispute-value focus of $300K–$100M.
We represent businesses and owners on an hourly or deposit basis. Fees vary based on case complexity and dispute value, and for high-stakes matters ($300K-$100M) senior attorneys with decades of experience handle the work directly. We offer a complimentary 20-minute case review to discuss your matter and engagement terms.
While not legally required, experienced legal representation in business arbitration is highly advisable for high-value disputes. Arbitration follows complex procedural rules, outcomes are typically binding and difficult to appeal, and an experienced attorney protects your interests and presents your case effectively.
If mediation doesn't resolve your dispute, your case may proceed to binding arbitration or litigation depending on your contract terms. Many business agreements require mediation before arbitration. Our attorneys represent clients through both stages, ensuring continuity and strategic advantage.
We focus on substantial business disputes valued at $300,000 or more. This allows our senior attorneys to dedicate the attention and resources required for complex litigation, arbitration, or mediation proceedings.
Contract Disputes Resource
Review how senior counsel evaluates enforceable agreements, damages, evidence, forum clauses, and next steps in high-value contract matters.
Read the breach of contract lawyer guideHear from satisfied clients who trusted us with their high-stakes legal matters and achieved exceptional results.
"Dracup & Patterson resolved our $1.2M partnership dispute efficiently and effectively. Their strategic counsel and aggressive litigation approach was worth every penny."
Tech Company CEO
San Diego
If your California commercial or business dispute exceeds $300,000, request a confidential case review with our senior legal team. Representation is offered on an hourly or retainer basis by attorneys with at least 20 years' experience.
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We represent businesses, owners, and high-net-worth clients on an hourly or retainer basis in California commercial and business disputes. Senior attorneys will review your matter in a confidential 20-minute case review.
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