I started a company and brought in a co founder who is trying to steal the company. What can I do to stop him?

We've seen this kind of problem lots of times, and we have spent a lot of time setting up companies to try to guard against such fallings out and unnecessary conflicts. You and your partner have enough problems trying to develop the product, customers, and protect your space in the marketplace, without fighting with each other.  Our first assignment would be to identify whether or not your partner is up to no good and try to mediate and negotiate getting the business back on track with protections against such conflicts in the future. First, we'll need to know a lot more about the company, starting with the type of company, who owns what shares, and who has what controls.  Please see my resume and a description of my law firm regarding our qualifications to assist you.We charge $300.00 per hour plus expenses, bill monthly, and expect to be paid promptly after delivery of bills. We would want a $5000.00 deposit before beginning. The deposit would be applied to late payments and restored as soon as the late payment is received. At the end of the assignment, the deposit would be applied to the last invoice and any balance remaining would be paid to you immediately.Dana Sack 510-286-2200