You can hold a business accountable for the failure to perform on a contract in San Diego, and throughout California. The Watkins Firm has more than four decades of experience serving the San Diego and California business community in these types of disputes. We will work to resolve the issue as quickly and cost-effectively as possible. While it may not be possible to compel them (legally) to perform on the contract itself, there are several alternatives to help achieve the best possible outcome for the situation at hand.
Failure to perform is a breach of contract, and is definitely the basis for a breach of contract lawsuit. While filing a suit may get the other party’s attention, business litigation in San Diego will take many months, usually more than a year. The first step when working to hold a business accountable for the failure to perform on a contract in California is to meet with us to discuss your responsibility to mitigate the damages, and to establish clear goals for this situation. We will pursue negotiations based upon your goals in a firm but productive manner. We understand the nature of business relationships, as well as the strategies that move small business professionals and corporations to come into contract compliance.
Pro-Tip: “Knowing the facts, the damages, the law of the damages is key, because that gives your lawyer the ability to predict what would happen if you went to trial tomorrow and you won, what would you win? That’s it, that’s the number. Cause in civil court, we’re only talking about dollar amounts and getting to resolution, as well as understanding human nature.
Preparation for my clients has to go with damages, the law and getting all the facts down so that we have a basis for effective negotiations and then informing my client. We cannot just go in there. And here’s the saddest part and say, here’s the right number. Here’s what I’ll settle for. I’m done talking that doesn’t work. It should. Okay. We believe we’re, we’re all intelligent people. And if we all are intelligent people, we should be able to look at the facts. If we agree on the facts, apply law and come up with the exact same number. Like it’s an accounting problem, but it doesn’t work that way. People are not wired that way.
It may surprise you to learn the Watkins Firm is able to resolve the vast majority of these disputes through effective, leveraged negotiation. This is the fastest and least expensive path to resolve a dispute and hold a business accountable for the failure to perform on a contract.
Our attorneys can represent you in each phase of the process, including negotiations, mediation, arbitration and ultimately in Court. If you are concerned about how to hold a business accountable for the failure to perform on a contract we invite you to review our podcast Episode 5 – Breach of Contract as well as the strong recommendations of our clients and contact the Watkins Firm or call 858-535-1511 for a complimentary consultation today.
We will discuss what has happened, and develop options and strategies to achieve your goals and objectives. We work to negotiate the fastest and most efficient resolution possible while preserving valuable business relationships for our clients.
