Shareholder Disputes

Minority shareholders in closely held companies may find themselves in a tight spot if shareholder disputes arise. A market rarely exists on which to sell the stock, which leaves the minority shareholder with few options. A common type of shareholder dispute in closely held companies is known as "minority shareholder oppression" or "minority shareholder squeeze out."

In this type of shareholder dispute, the majority shareholders use various techniques to squeeze out the minority shareholders from the company or freeze them out of any meaningful ownership interest. At LOWE & GRAMMAS LLP, with offices in Birmingham, Alabama, our attorneys have an active and successful practice protecting the ownership and/or employment rights of minority shareholders in such disputes. We welcome inquiries relating to shareholder disputes. We are confident that we can devise a strategy to protect your rights and make sure you receive a proper return on your financial investment.

Shareholder Disputes
Lowe & Grammas LLP in Birmingham, Alabama — 800-868-1995 or 205-380-2400

All minority shareholders should be able to recognize the signs of an impending squeeze out. We advise you to promptly seek legal advice if the majority shareholders in a closely held corporation engage in any of the following tactics:

• terminate your employment
• remove you from management
• withhold dividends
• pay themselves excessive salaries or bonuses and withhold proportionate sums from you
• waste corporate assets
• sell corporate assets for inadequate prices
• deny you access to financial records, accounts books or other financial information

If you have questions about shareholder rights or disputes, please contact us for an appointment with a lawyer to discuss your situation. We can be reached by phone at 800-868-1995 or 205-380-2400 or by filling out the intake form on our Contact Us page.