I’ve Just Been Served Papers in a Business Lawsuit in San Diego

I've Just Been Served Papers in a Business Lawsuit in San Diego

What should you do if you are served papers in a business lawsuit in San Diego or Southern California?  The first thing to know is that you can’t ignore the summons as a timely response is required.  The failure to respond can result in “summary judgment” giving the party suing you complete control over what the Court may order you to pay.  If you have been served papers in a business lawsuit in San Diego we invite you to contact us for a free consultation at 858-535-1511.  Our business litigation attorneys have decades of experience in local business disputes and will work to protect your interests while resolving the case efficiently and cost-effectively.

It may be comforting to know that the majority of business disputes and lawsuits are resolved through effective leveraged negotiation.  As your representatives, the Watkins Firm team will immediately go to work to quantify the financial damages associated with the dispute at hand and review the underlying contract(s) that govern the transaction or relationship associated with the action.  Draw upon our decades of experience and expertise in business litigation and ask about our unique approach to resolving business disputes.  Our seasoned attorneys will attempt to establish a constructive and positive atmosphere around negotiations with an intent focus upon finding common ground and a resolution that will resolve or settle the lawsuit.

What are your goals and objectives related to the dispute?  Based upon your own objectives we develop a strategy that informs and guides each step in the process.  It may be necessary and advantageous to consider mediation or arbitration in order to keep costs down and to bring the matter to a more prompt conclusion.  You are in control of decisions at each step in the process, while our job is to work effectively and efficiently to resolve the matter while protecting and preserving your interests.

If you have been served papers in a business lawsuit in San Diego contact us directly for a free consultation at 858-535-1511.  You will gain peace of mind and a stronger perspective of what will happen and how the process will work.