How should you as a business owner handle payment disputes and breach of contract for non-payment or continuous late payment? How much of your attention should you give these issues (versus turning to an outside source), and what alternatives do you have to secure your interests?
Four Decades of Experience Resolving Breach of Contract Cases
The Watkins Firm has four decades of experience helping to resolve payment disputes and breach of contract for non-payment quickly and cost-effectively. In many cases it is simply enough to involve us to let the other party know you mean business.
We take a cooperative and constructive approach designed to leverage the financial damages and contractual obligations to drive the other party to the negotiating table. The proven breach of contract attorneys at the Watkins Firm are able to resolve the majority of these disputes and lawsuits through effective negotiation. Businesses and individuals often put off payment until the matter is placed squarely before them and a legal threat such as a lien, judgment or forfeiture of property or assets and even garnishment is demonstrated as the result of continuing down their path of non-payment or dispute.
If you are the victim of a breach of contract for non-payment it is important to note that you are required by law to take prudent, reasonable and timely action to mitigate the damages (costs) associated with the impact of the contract breach or you may not be able to recover them down the road.
Mediation, Arbitration or Trial?
If the contract breach and non-payment issue(s) cannot be resolved through negotiation there are (generally speaking) three potential venues for the dispute: mediation, arbitration or trial. When there is principled disagreement due to a contract dispute or terms regarding the issuance of draws or payments we often represent our clients in mediation. Mediation allows us to maintain a strong degree of control while turning to a third party who can help to put the issues into proper perspective while proffering a solution. The Court will require efforts to negotiate or mediate a solution before hearing any case. Mediation is the next most efficient and least expensive strategy for resolving payment disputes and breach of contract for non-payment cases.
Many contracts specify arbitration as an alternative to trial in a Court of Law. Arbitration is a highly structured legal environment which eliminates a lot of the superfluous motions associated with trial while focusing on marshalling the evidence, interviewing witnesses and ultimately rendering a decision. The neutral arbiter establishes the process for the arbitration and ultimately issues a ruling within a short period of time. The ruling of an arbitrator is final and can only be appealed in very rare circumstances usually involving collusion between the arbitrator and one of the parties.
In substantial breach of contract cases with a lot of damages and potential legal fees on the table a trial may be the right strategy for our client’s case. The experienced trial attorneys at the Watkins Firm have an extensive track record of success at trial including highly publicized and landmark cases. You have incredible power behind you when you have the Watkins Firm behind you in a breach of contract dispute.
Proven Business Dispute Resolution in a Breach of Contract for Non-Payment Case
Are you searching for proven dispute resolution in a breach of contract for non-payment case in San Diego or Southern California? If you are a business owner who needs the advice and counsel of experienced San Diego business litigation attorneys with extensive experience in non-payment and breach of contract cases we invite you to review our podcast on breach of contract, the strong recommendations of our clients and contact the Watkins Firm or call 858-535-1511 for a complimentary consultation today. Our unique approach to these disputes ensures a strong opportunity to resolve the issues at hand while eliminating payment disputes.
