Breach of Fiduciary Duty Claims

Summary

This practice note provides guidance for attorneys investigating and preparing claims for breach of fiduciary duty. Breach of fiduciary duty claims may destroy relationships of trust, harm the reputations of individuals and companies, and hurt future business opportunities. This practice note examines the elements of a breach of fiduciary duty claim, relationships in which fiduciary duties arise, what fiduciary duties are, defenses to such claims, and remedies for breach of fiduciary duty.