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Joe is a Partner in Wiggin and Dana’s Litigation Department and has extensive experience in complex commercial litigation and arbitration. Joe represents clients in a wide variety of industries, including health care, insurance, biotech, manufacturing, technology, and real estate, and clients include multi-national corporations, closely held companies, family businesses, and individuals. Joe has significant experience in matters involving business torts, breach of contract, intellectual property, and securities. Joe also regularly represents the owners of private companies in “business divorces” and other disputes with their partners and investors.

On this episode, host Michael Clear is joined by Wiggin and Dana Litigation Partner Joseph Merschman. Joe and Michael explore the concept of “business divorce,” referring to conflicts among co-owners of closely held companies. These disputes often arise from family tensions, unequal contributions, or shifts in the business’s direction. The episode highlights the importance