Dracup & Patterson
$3M Contract Breach Settled
$200,000 - $100M Cases Won
$1.2M Partnership Dispute Resolved
ATTENTION: California Business Owners
Get Trusted 36 Years of Winning Results in Complex Business Disputes
Protecting Your Business Interests with Strategic Legal Excellence
Jeffrey A. Dracup
Senior Partner | 36 Years of Business Litigation Experience
"Dracup & Patterson resolved our $1.2M partnership dispute efficiently and effectively. Their strategic counsel and aggressive litigation approach was worth every penny."
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San Diego
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$3M Contract Breach Settled
"When our real estate investment faced a $3M contract breach, these attorneys secured a favorable settlement that saved our entire project. Truly exceptional representation."
Real Estate Investment Group
Los Angeles
Delivered Results When Other Firm's Couldn't
"The firm's 36 years of experience showed in every aspect of our complex commercial litigation. They delivered results when other firms said our case was too difficult."
Manufacturing Company Owner
San Francisco
$1.2M Partnership Dispute Resolved
"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
Are You Involved in a Serious Business Dispute with a Partner, Shareholder, Investor, Vendor, or Competitor?
For a limited time, we are offering 25 spots for a FREE 20-Minute Business Dispute Strategy Session to review qualifying business disputes.
Business disputes can arise in many ways β from partnership and shareholder conflicts to disputes involving contracts, commercial real estate, vendors, or competitors.
When these disputes escalate, they can disrupt operations, strain business relationships, and expose your company to substantial financial risk.
If your dispute is located in California and involves $200,000+, our firm may be able to assist.
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Unmatched Expertise
High-Value Focus
Proven Results
36 years in California litigation with senior attorneys handling every case.
Exclusively representing business owners and investors in disputes of $200,000 to $100 million, ensuring each case gets premium attention.
Strong track record of favorable verdicts and settlements in complex business and real estate matters.
Book Your FREE Strategy Session Now
During your FREE 20-Minute Strategy Session, we will discuss how to:
1) Protect your companyβs financial and operational interests during a dispute
2) Protect ownership rights, governance authority, and management control
3) Evaluate damages, financial exposure, and potential recovery
4) Develop a strategic path toward negotiation, mediation, arbitration, or litigation
5) Resolve disputes while protecting long-term business stability
Strategic Resolution of High-Value Business Disputes
Dracup & Patterson has over 36 years of experience representing businesses, entrepreneurs, and investors in complex business disputes across California. Our attorneys handle matters ranging from partnership conflicts to high-stakes commercial litigation involving substantial financial exposure.
This review will help you:
Avoid costly legal mistakes in business disputes
Understand strategies that strengthen your negotiating position
Identify when dismissal or early resolution may be possible
Protect your companyβs reputation
Protect confidential business information
Gain clarity during complex disputes
A Strategic Legal Approach to Business Disputes
Our attorneys work with business owners, executives, and investors to protect the companies they have built.
Each matter is approached with careful analysis and strategic litigation planning designed to resolve disputes efficiently while protecting financial interests.
Reserve Your Free, No-Obligation Business Dispute Consultation
During this consultation, we will review the key issues in your dispute and discuss legal strategies to protect your financial and business interests.
Call for help today: (833) 221-2990
Business Disputes We Handle
Partnership & Shareholder Disputes
Contract Breaches
Commercial Litigation
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.
Fraud & Misrepresentation
Arbitration & Mediation Representation
Trials & Litigation
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.
Reserve Your Free, No-Obligation Business Dispute Consultation
During this consultation, we will review the key issues in your dispute and discuss legal strategies to protect your financial and business interests.
Call for help today: (833) 221-2990
About Dracup & Patterson
36 Years of Winning Results in Complex Business Disputes
Jeffrey A. Dracup
Senior Partner | 36 Years of Business Litigation Experience
Dracup & Patterson, A Law Corporation represents businesses, entrepreneurs, and investors in high-stakes business disputes across California. Our attorneys bring decades of litigation experience handling complex matters involving partnership disputes, shareholder conflicts, breach of contract claims, and commercial real estate disputes.
For more than 36 years, our firm has represented clients in business disputes ranging from hundreds of thousands of dollars to cases involving tens of millions in financial exposure. We provide strategic legal counsel designed to protect business interests, financial assets, and long-term stability.
Our approach focuses on strategic dispute resolution. We evaluate each case carefully and pursue the most effective path forward β whether through negotiation, mediation, arbitration, or litigation when necessary.
Business owners and executives trust Dracup & Patterson because we combine deep litigation experience with practical business insight. Our goal is always to resolve disputes efficiently while protecting the financial and operational interests of our clients.
Our Business Litigation Team
Senior attorneys with extensive experience in complex business disputes and arbitration representation
Sohaila Sagheb
Senior Trial Counsel
π 36 Years Experience
π‘οΈ Specialties
High-Stakes Commercial Litigation
Business Disputes
Breach of Contract Matters
Commercial Real Estate
Arbitrations and Mediations
Probate Litigation
Employment Litigation
Loyola Law School, Los Angeles
David A. Wolff
Senior Trial Counsel
π 32 Years Experience
π‘οΈ Specialties
Commercial Real Estate
High-Value Residential Real Estate
Business and Commercial Disputes
Breach of Contract Matters
Trials, Arbitration, Mediation
Western State University College of Law, JD
Evan R. Sorem
Senior Trial Counsel
π 29 Years Experience
π‘οΈ Specialties
Commercial & Business Litigation
Trials, Arbitrations & Appeals
Employment Law & Counseling
Contract Disputes & Enforcement
University of California, College of the Law, San Francisco (formerly Hastings), JD, Magna Cum Laude
University of California, Berkeley, B.S., Magna Cum Laude
Demetrius Lambrinos
Senior Trial Counsel
π 20 Years Experience
π‘οΈ Specialties
High-Stakes Commercial Litigation in State and Federal Courts
Contract Disputes & Enforcement
Construction Defect & Property Disputes
Arbitration & Mediation
Business Disputes & Unfair Competition
JD-MBA | University of Iowa College of Law
Reserve Your Free, No-Obligation Business Dispute Consultation
During this consultation, we will review the key issues in your dispute and discuss legal strategies to protect your financial and business interests.
Call for help today: (833) 221-2990
Client Success Stories
Hear from satisfied clients who trusted us with their high-stakes legal matters and achieved exceptional results.
"When our real estate investment faced a $3M contract breach, these attorneys secured a favorable settlement that saved our entire project. Truly exceptional representation."
Real Estate Investment Group
Los Angeles
"The firm's 36 years of experience showed in every aspect of our complex commercial litigation. They delivered results when other firms said our case was too difficult."
Manufacturing Company Owner
San Francisco
"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
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about business litigation and arbitration representation in California
How much does a business arbitration attorney cost in California?
Fees for business arbitration attorneys vary based on case complexity and dispute value. For high-stakes matters ($200K-$100M), senior attorneys with decades of experience provide the expertise needed. We offer free 20-minute consultations to discuss your case and fee arrangements.
Do I need a lawyer for business arbitration?
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.
What happens if mediation fails in a business dispute?
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.
What is your minimum case value for business disputes?
We focus on substantial business disputes valued at $200,000 or more. This allows our senior attorneys to dedicate the attention and resources required for complex litigation, arbitration, or mediation proceedings.
Reserve Your Free, No-Obligation Business Dispute Consultation
During this consultation, we will review the key issues in your dispute and discuss legal strategies to protect your financial and business interests.
Call for help today: (833) 221-2990
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