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STEPHEN T. FIEWEGERLAW
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Davenport Business & Commercial Litigation Attorney

We resolve business disputes quickly and sensibly, in or out of court, while protecting what you have built.

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Commercial litigation is legal action arising from business transactions: a supplier that did not deliver, a partner who put their own interests first, a customer that will not pay, a lease that went wrong. For a small or mid-sized company, one dispute can consume time, money and focus that should be going into the business.

Stephen T. Fieweger has helped small companies resolve complex business disputes both in and out of litigation. His approach is ethical, creative and effective: understand what the client actually needs, then find the fastest sensible route to it.

Disputes we handle

  • Breach of contract and contractual disputes of all kinds
  • Financial fraud and misrepresentation
  • Breach of fiduciary duty by partners, officers or managers
  • Defending commercial tenants against breach-of-contract claims
  • Defending commercial tenants against personal-injury claims

Litigation is a tool, not the goal

Most business owners do not want a lawsuit. They want to get paid, get out of a bad deal, or stop a loss from getting worse. Sometimes the right move is a well-timed demand letter or a structured negotiation. Sometimes it is a lawsuit filed quickly to protect your position. We help you choose, based on the facts, the costs and your business goals.

We also pay attention to what happens after the dispute. If the relationship with a customer, vendor or partner is worth preserving, the strategy should reflect that. If it is not, the goal is a clean, enforceable resolution that lets you move on and put your attention back on running the business.

What experienced counsel brings

  • Better results, because cases are built on a realistic view of the evidence
  • Improved settlement negotiations, because the other side knows we are prepared to try the case
  • Sound business decisions, because you get candid advice about risk, cost and timing

Trial and appellate experience

When a dispute cannot be settled, it matters that your attorney is comfortable in a courtroom. Stephen Fieweger concentrates his practice in civil trials and appeals, and has won cases before the Iowa Supreme Court and the Seventh and Eighth Circuit Courts of Appeals.

Our Process

How we approach a business dispute

  1. Understand the business

    We learn the deal, the relationship and what outcome actually serves your company.

  2. Assess leverage

    We review contracts, communications and financial records to identify strengths, risks and options.

  3. Resolve efficiently

    We negotiate, mediate or litigate, choosing the path most likely to get a sound result at a sensible cost.

Commercial Litigation: Frequently Asked Questions

Do all business disputes end up in court?
No. Many are resolved through negotiation or mediation. We prepare as though the case will be tried, because that preparation is what drives favorable settlements.
What is a breach of fiduciary duty?
It is when someone who owes a duty of loyalty and care to a business or its owners, such as a partner, officer, director or manager, puts their own interests first or acts in bad faith, causing harm.
We're a commercial tenant facing a claim. Can you help?
Yes. We defend commercial tenants against both breach-of-contract claims from landlords and personal-injury claims arising on leased premises.
How quickly can you act if we need to protect our position?
We can move quickly when time matters, such as when assets may disappear or a deadline is approaching. Call as soon as you see a problem developing.
Do you represent small businesses and non-profits?
Yes. We represent individuals, small and mid-sized businesses and non-profit organizations throughout the Quad Cities.
What documents should we bring?
Bring the contracts or agreements involved, key correspondence, invoices and payment records, and a short timeline of what happened. We will tell you what else we need.

Have a question that isn’t answered here? Contact us or call (563) 424-1982.

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