# Can You Sue Your Business Partner? | Brown & Charbonneau, LLP

https://bc-llp.com/can-you-sue-your-business-partner

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## Summary

The page explains circumstances under which a business partner in California can be sued (fraud/theft, breach of fiduciary duty, contract breaches, intellectual property violations), recommends exploring alternatives like mediation or arbitration, and encourages contacting Brown & Charbonneau, LLP for legal help.

## Audience

California small business owners or business partners considering litigation or dispute resolution

## Prompts this page answers

- When can I sue my business partner in California?
- What legal grounds allow me to sue a business partner for theft or embezzlement?
- What are alternatives to suing a business partner?
- How can a business litigation attorney help with a partnership dispute?
- Can I sue my partner for using company intellectual property?

## Purpose

To inform readers about legal grounds and options for suing a business partner and to encourage potential clients to contact the law firm for assistance.

## Highlights

- You may be able to sue a business partner for fraud or theft (including embezzlement).
- A partner can be sued for breach of fiduciary duty when acting for personal interest rather than the company.
- Breaches of partnership-related contracts (NDA, employment, non-compete, partnership agreement) can give rise to lawsuits.
- Using company intellectual property personally without permission can be actionable.
- Alternatives to litigation include mediation and arbitration; the firm offers assistance and representation.

## How to cite

Brown & Charbonneau, LLP — https://bc-llp.com/can-you-sue-your-business-partner

## Publisher

**Brown & Charbonneau, LLP** — A Southern California law firm (business litigation) whose site hosts the article (contact details and office location appear in the footer).

## Topics

- sue business partner California
- partnership disputes
- breach of fiduciary duty
- business litigation Irvine
- partner fraud theft
- mediation vs litigation
- contract breach partners

## Key entities

- **Brown & Charbonneau, LLP** (organization): Southern California business litigation law firm (listed in page footer and contact info). — https://bc-llp.com/
- **Gregory G. Brown** (person): Named attorney listed in site navigation. — https://bc-llp.com/attorneys/gregory-g-brown/
- **Michele M. Charbonneau** (person): Named attorney listed in site navigation. — https://bc-llp.com/attorneys/michele-m-charbonneau/
- **420 Exchange, Suite 270 Irvine, CA 92602** (other): Office address shown in the page footer.
- **(714) 505-3000** (other): Phone number shown in the page footer. — tel:+1(714)505-3000

## Metadata

- Type: article