Are you searching for efficient and proven business litigation strategies? Are you looking for a law firm with more than 40 years of experience resolving business disputes here in San Diego and across California? Perhaps one of the greatest concerns for any San Diego business owner is a business to business dispute or lawsuit. Lawsuits and business litigation often mean three things: lost business, time and money. The Watkins Firm understands the nature of business and the importance of resolving business disputes quickly while protecting valuable business relationships when necessary. Our our unique approach to litigation accomplishes our client’s goals in the shortest possible time frame and in a cost-effective manner.
What is unique approach? It is rooted in common sense and a clear understanding of business priorities. We work quickly and efficiently to review the nature of the business contracts associated with the disagreement. We develop a thorough, well-documented chronology of events and a mastery of the potential damages associated with the dispute. A strong chronology and mastery of the damages are the keys to leverage in our efficient and proven business litigation strategies. We use these to gain the attention of the opposing party and invite them to participate in productive results-focused negotiations while maintaining a positive working atmosphere whenever possible. In many cases we spend as much time mending important relationships as we do resolving the legal issues underpinning the dispute. It is important to note that the Watkins Firm is able to resolve the vast majority of our business disputes and lawsuits through effective, leveraged negotiation. We begin with this in mind. This is the fastest and least expensive option for our clients to accomplish their goals and objectives.
We work to reach a settlement that reflects the realities of the situation, while providing a solution that represents the best path for our clients based upon their objectives. We preserve downstream options while offering an opportunity for the opposing side to fulfill their portion of the “benefit of the bargain.” Opposing counsel know that we will represent you (our client) all the way through any dispute including negotiation, mediation, arbitration and at trial. It is our strong record at trial and our reputation that adds strength and power to your side of the equation, while communicating that you mean business. This resolve also provides additional leverage to avoid the time and expense of protracted litigation and come to a reasonable and successful settlement.
Pro-Tip: “We want to get the facts down and we want the evidence our clients have in chronological order, because that’s the best way to communicate to the other party or to a third party, to anyone is in chronological order. That’s how we think. Then I want to help our clients analyze the damages. Whether you are feeling like they owe you something, they’re not complying with the agreement or vice versa. So, not only are we going to build a strong chronology and analyze the damages, we’ll analyze what it’s going to cost to fight. And we will also look at the future business. Whether we can salvage this relationship, all of those important things should come into play, give good advice.
Pro-Tip: “We want to get the facts down and we want the evidence our clients have in chronological order, because that’s the best way to communicate to the other party or to a third party, to anyone is in chronological order. That’s how we think. Then I want to help our clients analyze the damages. Whether you are feeling like they owe you something, they’re not complying with the agreement or vice versa. So, not only are we going to build a strong chronology and analyze the damages, we’ll analyze what it’s going to cost to fight. And we will also look at the future business. Whether we can salvage this relationship, all of those important things should come into play, give good advice. Sometimes we’ll even advise our clients how we would think about it and then let them go talk to their partner or whoever they’re dealing with on their own armed with our knowledge and our negotiation technique.
If you’re going to be in a dispute, you should know what to expect and ahead of you. And the future for you is hopefully negotiation and resolution. Then if that doesn’t work, a lawsuit is usually filed and you may be in some sort of arbitration or trial. But before you get to an arbitration date or a trial, you’re likely going to be end up in a mediation or a settlement conference, meaning you’re going to have to go talk to a judge or a learned attorney about your dispute and have them try to help you resolve it.” – Dan Watkins, Founding Partner
If you are involved in a business to business dispute and seek attorneys with efficient and proven business litigation strategies we invite you to review our podcast Episode 11 – Resolving Business Disputes as well as the strong recommendations of our clients and contact the Watkins Firm or call 858-535-1511 for a complimentary consultation today.
