What is the best strategy to successfully resolve a business dispute in San Diego and Southern California. The Watkins Firm has more than 40 years of proven experience successfully resolving business disputes and lawsuits. We are able to resolve the vast majority of our business dispute cases through a well written demand letter backed by effective, leveraged negotiation. This is the fastest and least expensive way to resolve any business dispute.
Business Mediation and Arbitration
When negotiation is unsuccessful one of the parties will usually file a lawsuit. Our San Diego Courts are quite backlogged and all cases require a “Settlement Conference” with the Judge prior to going to trial. This may or may not occur, however the next step is often business mediation. Business mediation is a private, confidential process which keeps your business and financial information out of the public record.
An experienced mediator is selected by the two parties. The mediator works with the parties to help them to understand the strengths and weaknesses of their case and potential paths to resolve the dispute. If the mediation is successful a settlement agreement is executed and the matter is concluded. This is perhaps the second most common strategy to successfully resolve a business dispute in San Diego.
The mediator may be able to resolve some but not all of the issues at hand. That’s actually quite helpful. The settlement agreement from mediation resolves those portions of the matter and the remaining issue(s) must be taken to arbitration or trial. Most business contracts specify arbitration as an alternative to trial in a Court of Law.
Arbitration is a lot like a trial, however, it is compressed into a matter of a few weeks instead of months or more than a year. The parties select an experienced arbitrator who has expertise in both the law and the subject matter of the dispute. The arbitrator establishes an efficient process to marshall evidence and collect testimony, usually in a matter of days. Most business disputes are resolved through “binding arbitration.” In binding arbitration the ruling of the arbitrator is final and cannot be appealed.
This is why it is so important to work with the experienced, proven business dispute resolution attorneys at the Watkins Firm. Our more than 40 years of experience and a proven track record of success adds genuine strength to your side of the equation. This is especially true in arbitration. You only have one shot at the case and the decision is final. It is never prudent to attempt to represent yourself in arbitration. You will need a strong trial attorney to achieve a positive outcome.
Proven Attorneys to Successfully Resolve a Business Dispute in San Diego
If you are searching for proven attorneys to successfully resolve a business dispute or business litigation in San Diego or Southern California consider the Watkins Firm. We have more than forty years of experience and a strong track record of successful settlements, arbitration awards and trial verdicts.
The Watkins Firm employs a unique approach to legal dispute resolution which is specifically designed to resolve disputes and lawsuits in the shortest possible time frame and in a cost-effective manner. Our clients value our sound legal counsel, consistent communications and the transparent way with which we handle our business. Together, we work to resolve your legal dispute in the most expedient and cost-efficient way possible while accomplishing your goals and objectives and the ultimate outcome you wish to achieve. You can count on us for sound and informed counsel as well as experienced and proven guidance and legal action from start to successful finish.
We invite you to review our Podcast Episodes 11 and 12 – Resolving Business Disputes Parts 1 and 2 as well as the strong recommendations of our clients and contact the Watkins Firm or call 858-535-1511 for a complimentary consultation today.
