Business Litigation - Bad Faith - Unfair Competition Attorney

The attorneys at the Law Offices of Robert D. Rouse III handle business litigation matters in the areas of unfair and deceptive trade practices, fraud, breach of contract, and bad faith failure to provide insurance coverage.

Breach of contract occurs when someone fails to perform his or her obligations under a valid contract. Sometimes, when a breach occurs, issues of fraud and/or unfair and deceptive trade practices can arise. The Unfair and Deceptive Trade Practices Act can apply in personal injury, business, and insurance contexts.

To make a valid claim under the Act, the plaintiff must prove three things:
(1) defendants committed an unfair or deceptive act or practice
(2) in or effecting commerce
(3) the plaintiff was injured thereby.

A plaintiff who brings a successful action under this law may be entitled to treble damages and attorneys' fees. It should be noted that in certain situations, this Act may apply to an insurance company's actions when handling a claim, including personal injury claims.

Because of the complex nature of these actions, if you believe you have suffered damages which resulted from a breach of contract or which may fall under the Unfair and Deceptive Trade Practices statute, you should contact the experienced attorneys at the Law Offices of Robert D. Rouse III today.

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