Disputes
Most business fights end at a table, and some don’t
We try to settle first, because it’s quicker and cheaper. When the other side won’t move, we’re ready to go to court.
Partner disagreements
Owners who can’t agree on money, roles or direction, whether the answer is a buyout, a split or a reset.
Customers who don’t pay
Demand letters, payment plans and, where needed, a lawsuit to collect.
Vendors and suppliers
Late deliveries, wrong goods and contracts that one side is treating as optional.
Leases and landlords
Rent disputes, repairs and what happens when a lease ends badly.
Non-competes and leavers
An employee or partner leaving with customers or a list, and what the paper says about it.
Mediation and court
Settlement meetings first; Superior Court or federal court when they fail.
Questions about disputes
Should I just send a letter myself?
A calm letter can work. A letter that says the wrong thing can set the other side’s story in stone, so call us before you send anything that mentions a lawsuit.
What will it cost?
We estimate by stage after reading the papers, and say plainly when a fight costs more than it’s worth. Court filing fees and other costs are separate.
How long does it take?
Many disputes settle within weeks. A case that goes to trial takes much longer, and we’ll give you the likely range once we know the court.
Can you promise a result?
No lawyer can. We can tell you where the strengths and weaknesses are, and what each choice is likely to cost.
In a fight? Tell me who it’s with
Start with the other side’s name, what happened and any date a court or contract has set.
A first call doesn’t make us your lawyers; a signed engagement letter does.