Continuing Legal Education
Co-Ownership Litigation in Business & Real Estate
1-credit CLE for attorneys on strategic claim selection and litigation management in co-ownership disputes involving corporations, LLCs, and co-owned real estate.
This course is instructed by Andrew Lieb, Esq. and provided by LearnFormula.
Date & Time
March 12, 2026 | 12:00 PM EST
Live webinar via Zoom. Concludes with Q&A.
Credit
1 credit (CLE for attorneys)
Designed for litigators, real estate attorneys, business attorneys, and general practitioners handling ownership disputes.
What This CLE Covers
Disputes among co-owners of businesses and real estate require strategic claim selection, document analysis, and careful litigation management. Whether the matter involves a partition action, a corporate dissolution, a derivative lawsuit, or an heirs property dispute under RPAPL 993, choosing the correct procedural vehicle can determine leverage, remedies, and ultimate value.
- How to differentiate between direct and derivative claims
- Partition eligibility, including heirs property considerations under RPAPL 993
- Receivership: availability, standards, and practical strategy
- Critical governing documents that shape litigation outcomes
- Client management during active co-ownership disputes
- ADR considerations, business devaluation risk, and ethical boundaries (entity vs. stakeholder representation)
Key Strategic Topics
- Choosing the correct procedural vehicle to maximize leverage and control remedies
- Demand vs. demand futility in derivative actions
- Settlement conference and notice requirements in heirs property matters
- When receivership is realistic and what courts typically require
- Document-driven leverage: what to request and review early
- Ethics landmines: representing entities versus individual stakeholders
- Litigation pacing to reduce avoidable devaluation and operational harm
Instructor
Andrew Lieb, Esq., MPH
Managing Attorney, Lieb at Law, P.C. • View full profile
Andrew Lieb litigates high-stakes co-ownership disputes involving corporations, LLCs, fiduciary duty claims, derivative actions, governance breakdowns, and real estate ownership conflicts. His approach is focused on strategic claim selection, leverage positioning, and protecting enterprise value during active disputes.
CLE Provider: LearnFormula
How to Register
Register through LearnFormula: Co-Ownership Litigation in Business & Real Estate .
- Complete registration on the LearnFormula course page
- Zoom access details are provided in the course guide
- Attend live on March 12, 2026 at 12:00 PM EST and stay for Q&A
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you decide between partition and business litigation?
If real property is directly co-owned, partition may apply. If an entity owns the property and stakeholders are fighting over control, the dispute typically belongs in business litigation using direct or derivative claims rather than a partition action.
What is the practical test for direct vs. derivative claims?
Ask who suffered the harm. If the entity suffered the harm, the claim is generally derivative. If the owner suffered a personal harm, the claim is generally direct. The CLE addresses this analysis and the litigation consequences of misclassification.
When does RPAPL 993 apply?
RPAPL 993 governs certain heirs property situations and can impose additional notice, settlement conference, and negotiation requirements that materially affect timing and strategy.
When is a receiver appropriate?
Receivership is an extraordinary remedy. Courts require proof that property is at risk of being lost, removed, or materially injured. The CLE covers the standards, the proof burden, and strategic tradeoffs.
What documents should counsel request immediately?
Deeds, shareholder or membership agreements, transfer restrictions, voting rights provisions, cap tables, financial statements, and key communications often determine leverage and outcome. This CLE emphasizes early document capture and issue spotting.
Are there ethical landmines in co-ownership litigation?
Yes. A recurring issue is role clarity: representing the entity versus representing individual stakeholders. Trying to represent both can create conflicts and case problems. The CLE covers ethical boundaries and practical risk reduction.