Are you a small business facing a legal dispute or litigation? The threat of a lawsuit can be one of the most frightening experiences for business owners. Not only is their livelihood being threatened, but it can feel like a very personal attack.
The Three Steps to Manage A Business Dispute
The first step for a small business facing a legal dispute is to take a deep breath and remember that a threat does not necessarily mean that there is a legitimate legal basis for the accusations. Realizing this fact certainly does not mean that no action needs to be taken.
The second step is to pick up the phone and call the Watkins Firm for a genuinely free and substantive consultation. Let’s talk through the problem together. We’ll give you solid insight into the risks you face, the odds of getting it resolved and the beginnings of a plan to resolve the dispute.
The third thing for a small business facing a legal dispute to remember is that it is important to take action right away in response to a threat of litigation. Immediate action can almost always be taken which is the least expensive and fastest route to resolve a dispute, remediate what has happened and either substantially reduce or eliminate legal and financial exposure altogether. This is the reason for the consultation in step 2.
If you are the party who has been the victim of a breach of contract or who has been wronged in a business transaction you may not be aware that you have a duty under the law to mitigate the damages and other responsibilities in order to protect your position and achieve the best possible outcome.
The Most Cost-Effective and Timely Proven Strategies
The Watkins Firm takes a unique approach to business disputes and litigation which is specifically designed to resolve the issue(s) in the shortest possible time frame and in a cost-effective manner.
It may surprise you to learn that we are able to resolve the vast majority of our clients legal disputes through effective, leveraged negotiation. In some cases we can simply help to prepare our clients for managing crucial conversations and negotiations on their own. Knowledge is power. When needed, we step into the dispute seeking to negotiate a resolution or settlement which reflects our goals and objectives. These are the fastest and least expensive options for resolving a business dispute.
Mediation is another cost-efficient and timely option if negotiations stall. Mediation is a private, confidential venue which keeps your business out of the public record. Often we are able to resolve part or most of the challenge through negotiation and the mediator simply helps to work through and resolve the remaining issues.
A Strong Legal Partner for a Small Business Facing a Legal Dispute in San Diego or Southern California
The Watkins Firm has been working to resolve small business disputes like yours for more than 40 years. We have a proven track record of success which is based upon our experience, unique strategies and our down-to-earth practical approach.
Our attorneys help a small business facing a legal dispute or litigation to review not only the allegations being made, but the protections which your business may already have in place. For example, we can review your business insurance policy in terms of the cost of defending against a claim or the possible coverage in the event of liability.
Last, remember that no action should be taken without consulting the Watkins Firm. The first instinct may be to respond to the threats either with apology, with justification for the claims or in an attempt to settle the dispute, but these actions could backfire even when they are done with the best intentions.
We invite you to review the strong recommendations of our clients and contact the Watkins Firm or call 858-535-1511 for a complimentary consultation today. Get some genuine answers and some peace of mind. If you’re comfortable with the conversation, we’ll work together to get things moving toward resolution.
