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Civil Litigation & Dispute Resolution in New York
Parandian Law represents individuals and businesses in civil litigation across New York State and federal courts, administrative tribunals, and arbitration. Our litigation practice is rooted in our core areas — commercial disputes, business and estate conflicts, and immigration appeals — giving us a substantive advantage over general litigators unfamiliar with the underlying law. We approach every dispute with an honest assessment of your position before recommending a path forward.
Commercial Disputes · Shareholder Disputes · Estate & Trust Litigation · Immigration Appeals · NY Supreme Court · SDNY / EDNY · BIA / AAO · Arbitration
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What we handle
Litigation services
Civil litigation rooted in our core practice areas — giving you an attorney who understands the substance of your dispute, not just the procedural mechanics.
Contract & commercial disputes
Breach of contract claims, enforcement of agreements, business torts, and commercial disputes between parties — from demand letters through trial or arbitration award.
Business partner & shareholder disputes
Deadlock resolution, oppression of minority shareholders, breach of fiduciary duty, and buy-sell enforcement under New York Business Corporation Law and LLC Act.
Estate & trust litigation
Will contests, contested accountings, removal of fiduciaries, and beneficiary disputes in New York Surrogate’s Court — drawing on our deep T&E practice knowledge.
Immigration appeals & federal litigation
Appeals of USCIS denials to the AAO, BIA appeals of immigration judge decisions, and federal court review of agency decisions — including habeas petitions where warranted.
How it works
Our process
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Case evaluation
We review the facts, documents, and applicable law and give you an honest assessment of your position, your options, and a realistic cost-benefit analysis of proceeding versus settling.
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Pre-litigation strategy
Before filing or responding to a complaint, we assess whether demand letters, mediation, or negotiation can resolve the matter faster and more cost-effectively — and pursue that path where appropriate.
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Pleadings, discovery & motions
We draft and file pleadings, manage discovery, and bring or oppose dispositive motions — keeping you informed at each stage without burying you in litigation minutiae.
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Trial, arbitration, or appeal
If the matter proceeds to hearing, we represent you at trial or arbitration. If the outcome warrants it, we advise on and handle appeals to the appropriate appellate body.
Common questions
Litigation FAQ
Someone breached a contract with me — do I have a case?
To have a viable contract claim in New York you generally need a valid contract, a breach of a specific obligation, and actual damages resulting from that breach. Whether it’s worth pursuing depends on the amount at stake, the strength of your documentation, and the collectability of a judgment against the other party. We’ll give you a straight answer on all three after reviewing your situation.
My business partner is freezing me out — what are my options?
Minority shareholder oppression and partner freeze-outs are serious matters under New York law. Remedies can include judicial dissolution of the entity, buyout at fair value, or damages for breach of fiduciary duty. The right approach depends on your operating agreement, the nature of the conduct, and what outcome you actually want — continued ownership versus exit on fair terms.
My immigration case was denied — can I appeal?
It depends on the type of denial and which body issued it. USCIS denials can be appealed to the Administrative Appeals Office. Immigration judge decisions can be appealed to the Board of Immigration Appeals, and BIA decisions can be petitioned to the federal Circuit Court of Appeals. Deadlines are strict — typically 30 days from the decision — so contact us as soon as possible after receiving a denial.
Is arbitration better than going to court?
It depends on your position. Arbitration is generally faster, more private, and less expensive than court litigation — but the arbitrator’s decision is nearly final and very difficult to appeal even if wrong. Court litigation offers more procedural protections and full appellate rights. If your contract contains a mandatory arbitration clause, the choice may already be made for you.
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