What should you look for in a shareholder dispute lawyer in San Diego and what impact does trial experience have on dispute resolution? Based upon our decades of service to San Diego partnerships and individual partners, shareholders and members I can tell you the most important thing to look for in a business dispute attorney may surprise you:
The most important trait of an effective partnership dispute lawyer in San Diego is a proven track record of resolving partner and business disputes effectively and quickly.
Many experienced business professionals don’t realize the majority of disputes and lawsuits between shareholders or stakeholders such as investors are resolved in a negotiated settlement. However, the experience and legal skill of your lawyer in mediation, arbitration and at trial is an important part of the leverage needed to accomplish your goals and resolve matters quickly.
The Nature of a Shareholder Dispute
The nature of a shareholder dispute, what is really at stake is usually money. There may be monies owed to you in the form of withheld disbursements, nonpayment of dividends or unfair treatment when compared to other members within your class of shareholders.
However, the majority of shareholder disputes in San Diego and Southern California involve substantial legal issues and actions involving a breach of fiduciary duty, the misappropriation of funds or assets, misrepresentation of financial reporting or actions for accounting, self-dealing an attempt to close the company or merge with another in order to reduce the value and power of your position as a shareholder.
You need an attorney who has extensive experience protecting the rights and interests of shareholders in San Diego and Southern California. The Watkins Firm has more than 40 years of experience in these cases and has successfully represented and defended the rights of shareholders in cases of all sizes and scope.
What Can An Effective, Proven Shareholder Dispute Lawyer in San Diego at the Watkins Firm Do for You?
When opposing counsel realize you are represented by the Watkins Firm, they know you are serious about the matter, and you have attorneys who are willing and able to take the case through to a successful jury verdict. It is rarely in the interests of a majority interests or other shareholders to go to trial due to the time frames and expense involved. However, the mere fact that our legal team is proven and prepared and our long track record of successful outcomes in all legal venues moves the other parties to work to resolve the case. This leverage is important when working to accomplish our client’s objectives in a timely and cost-efficient way.
Most attorneys simply do not have an extensive track record in trial. Many lawyers have actually never taken a case to a jury verdict (incredible!). We understand business. We understand the nature of business relationships and the personal relationships that often intertwine with business. What are your goals? How do you want the dispute to be resolved? Our attorneys share our real world experience, legal skill and strategies to accomplish those goals and move the dispute to resolution. The expense of dispute is directly associated to the time it takes to resolve it, as well as the extent of the potential damages involved.
If you are looking for an experienced, cost effective and successful shareholder dispute lawyer in San Diego we invite you to review our Podcast Episode 14 – Shareholders’ Rights and Disputes, the strong recommendations of our clients and contact the Watkins Firm or call 858-535-1511 for a complimentary consultation today.
We will help you to protect your rights as a shareholder, gain access to the information needed and hold other shareholders accountable to their responsibilities and financial obligations to you as a shareholder and investor.
