Blog: Commercial Litigation
- Breach of Contract in NJ: Should Your Business Send a Demand Letter, Negotiate, or File Suit?
May 30, 2026
A breach of contract can disrupt your business quickly. A customer does not pay. A vendor misses a delivery deadline. A contractor performs incomplete work. A business partner ignores contractual obligations. A service provider fails to do what the agreement requires, leaving your company to manage the financial and operational fallout. When that happens, the first question is not only, “Do we have a claim?” It is also, “What is the right next move?” For...Read More - Your Customer Has Not Paid In 60 Days, Now What?
Dec 30, 2025
When a customer has not paid in 60 days, the problem usually stops feeling temporary. Instead, it starts affecting payroll, inventory, and your ability to plan ahead. At the same time, the longer the balance sits, the easier it becomes for the other side to stall, dispute, or disappear. The good news is that you can take organized steps right now to remedy this situation. Even better, these steps can improve your chances of getting...Read More - What to Do If You Have a Commercial Lease Dispute in New Jersey
Aug 21, 2025
When you sign a commercial lease in New Jersey, you expect that the contract will protect your business and provide stability for the future. Unfortunately, commercial lease disputes are a common reality for both landlords and tenants. Whether the disagreement involves unpaid rent, property maintenance, or how a space can be used, these disputes can put enormous financial pressure on your business. At the Law Offices of Howard N. Sobel, we understand how disruptive these...Read More - Strategies for Collecting a Commercial Debt
Aug 19, 2019
Steps to Take When a Client or Customer Fails to Pay When you run a small business, it’s almost inevitable that you’ll have to spend some time chasing payments from customers or clients. Here are some strategies to help improve your chances of collecting that commercial debt: Notify the debtor as soon as payment is late—If you expect payment within 30 days, provide written notice of the delinquency on day 31. This will show your...Read More - What to Expect in General Commercial Litigation
May 10, 2017
You own a business and you have a disagreement with a customer, vendor or business partner. You’ve tried unsuccessfully to resolve the dispute through amicable negotiations, and your only course of action to get the outcome you seek is through commercial litigation, but you’ve never had to file suit before. What can you expect? Step One: Filing the Lawsuit The first issue that will need to be addressed is where you choose to file the...Read More