Business litigation can be broadly defined as the legal processes for resolving disputes involving a business, and may include lawsuits, arbitration, mediation, and administrative law proceedings. These business disputes may involve customers, vendors, other businesses, members of the public, insurance companies, or state and federal government agencies.

In Oregon, business litigation encompasses a variety of legal disputes that businesses may encounter. This includes conflicts with customers, suppliers, other businesses, the public, insurers, and government entities. The resolution of these disputes can occur through several avenues such as lawsuits in state or federal courts, arbitration (a private dispute resolution process where an arbitrator makes a binding decision), mediation (a facilitated negotiation process that aims for a mutually agreed-upon solution), and administrative law proceedings (which involve disputes with government agencies and are resolved before administrative bodies). Oregon state statutes and federal laws will apply depending on the nature of the dispute, the parties involved, and whether the issue is governed by state or federal jurisdiction. For instance, the Oregon Revised Statutes (ORS) contain provisions that govern business practices and dispute resolution, while federal laws may apply in cases involving interstate commerce or federal regulations. Businesses typically engage attorneys to navigate these processes, advocate on their behalf, and seek to resolve disputes in a manner that aligns with their interests.