A shareholder dispute can be costly for any corporate both in terms of time and expense. Disputes between majority and minority shareholders can develop for a multitude of reasons, but most of these disputes usually boil down to money or protecting the value and integrity of a business investment. A shareholder dispute can ultimately cost a lot more than a business owner or executive may initially realize.
Disputes Between Owners and Investors
Disputes arise between owners and investors for a variety of reasons, but the net effect of any dispute is that it takes management’s focus off of running business. It distracts the minds of leadership and places the focus on other elements of the equation.
As an experienced San Diego business litigation attorney with more than four decades of experience resolving a shareholder dispute between majority and minority shareholders I can tell you this: disputes between shareholders or owners must be resolved as efficiently as possible. The longer things simmer, the more likely it is that the business will suffer and in many cases fracture or fail altogether. That is the ultimate price to have to pay for a dispute.
Our job as a business dispute or shareholder dispute resolution attorney is to gain an understanding of the nature of the agreements in place and the substance of the dispute. We develop a thorough chronology and mastery of potential damages. These tools provide the leverage needed to gain the attention of the other party and open effective, leveraged negotiations. A shareholder dispute can be costly and this is the fastest and least expensive strategy to resolve any shareholder-related dispute.
Our first goal is always to resolve the issue however possible in the shortest timeframe possible while accomplishing our client’s goals and objectives. We work to protect and preserve the integrity and profitability of the underlying business interest while working to resolve issues at the heart of the dispute. The real cost of a dispute isn’t the amount in question between the business partners, or whether we will turn “left” or “right”. It is the loss of business momentum and profit. It is the impact of the dispute on the atmosphere around the office or company and it’s employees. It’s the stress and loss of sleep and quality of life for the associated shareholders.
A Shareholder Dispute Can Be Costly if it isn’t Handled Promptly and Directly
A San Diego shareholder dispute can be costly if it isn’t handled promptly and directly. If you are a corporate officer, director or board member, disputes between majority and minority shareholders need a proven, experienced business dispute resolution attorney. The Watkins Firm is able to resolve the vast majority of our cases through effective leveraged negotiation. When this strategy doesn’t resolve all of the issues in a shareholder dispute, we represent our clients in business mediation and arbitration to protect their interests and achieve their goals and objectives.
We invite you to review our recent podcast Episode 11 – Resolving Business Disputes as well as the strong recommendations of our clients and contact the Watkins Firm or call 858-535-1511 for a complimentary consultation today.
