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Johnny L. Woodruff, Attorney at Law
Our firm's commercial litigation practice encompasses many aspects of commercial relationships, including such topics as fraud, bankruptcy, hiring practices, contracts, debtor / creditor law, business dissolutions, and arbitration. Johnny L. Woodruff, Attorney at Law, has more than ten years of experience managing cases involving Chattanooga commercial law. Should you need the assistance of a Chattanooga commercial law attorney, contact us today for a free consultation.
Bankruptcy
Chattanooga bankruptcy law enables a debtor, who is unable to pay his creditors, to develop a plan to resolve any outstanding debts through the division of his assets among his creditors. This supervised process allows the interests of all creditors to be treated with a measure of equality. In certain cases, a debtor is allowed to stay in business and use generated revenue to resolve any outstanding debts. Bankruptcy law also allows certain debtors to free themselves of their financial obligations, after their assets have been distributed, even if their debts are not paid in full. For more information regarding Chattanooga bankruptcy law, contact our firm today.
Contracts
A contract is a promise that is enforced by law. If a contract is breached, Chattanooga's commercial law will provide a remedy. Johnny L. Woodruff, Attorney at Law, is experienced in the development of commercial contracts, as well as in the legal enforcement of existing contracts. Contact our firm today for a free consultation.
Fraud
In its broadest sense, a fraud is a deception made for personal gain. The specific legal definition varies by legal jurisdiction. Fraud is a crime, as well as a violation of civil law.
In criminal law, fraud is the crime of purposefully deceiving another in an attempt to damage them - in most cases, to obtain property, services, or payment from them unjustly. Fraud can occur through a number of different methods, including mail, wire, phone, and the Internet. Acts which may constitute criminal fraud include:
- Bait and switch
- Confidence tricks
- False advertising
- Identity theft
- False billing
- Forgery
- Embezzlement
- Health fraud
- False insurance claims
- Bankrupty fraud
- Investment frauds
- Securities frauds
In addition to being a criminal violation, fraud is also a type of civil violation known as a "tort." A tort is a private or civil wrong for which the court provides a remedy through an action for damages. A civil fraud usually involves the act of making a false representation of fact which is relied upon by another person, to that person's detriment. For more information regarding Chattanooga fraud law, contact our firm today.
Arbitration
Arbitration is a legal method for the resolution of disputes outside the courts. The parties involved in a dispute refer to one or more persons (the "arbitrator" or "arbitral tribunal"), by whose decision they agree to be bound. Arbitration is most commonly used for the resolution of commercial disputes. For more information regarding Chattanooga's commercial arbitration process, contact our firm today.
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