We want you to fire us. We have done our jobs if you don’t need a lawyer anymore. Many of the clients we serve are business owners who face litigation—and they deserve and require a resolution.
Many business owners may have never needed to speak to an attorney before getting sued. If you are in this position, you aren’t alone. The following is meant to outline what the path forward looks like.
How Litigation Occurs
Litigation can result from an interaction or disagreement between an outside vendor, an employee, or even your business partner. Statistically, more business partnerships dissolve than first marriages.
Because almost all businesses deal with at least one of those things, litigation is something even the smallest company is likely to face eventually. If someone files suit against you or your company, find legal counsel immediately.
What Happens After The Lawsuit Is Filed
Don’t assume that you are going to court because a lawsuit was filed. When the suit is filed, you generally have 30 days before a response is due. The relatively short timeline is why we recommended reaching out to a lawyer who has experience dealing with business litigation quickly.
An experienced litigator can do a significant amount for you during this initial window. As a client, you want your issue resolved—and there are scenarios when this result can be accomplished without ever having to step into a courtroom.
The Results You Deserve
Litigation and be long and expensive. A typical lawsuit takes around two years to reach trial. If you go to trial, the costs associated with paying your legal counsel could be significant. A drawn-out dispute should be the last resort. An experienced attorney can draft letters, negotiate, and counsel you during mediation in types of early resolution. That 30-day response can be extended as well.
The main objective is to free you and your business from litigation. Litigation through trial is only one method of achieving that.
The Foldenauer Law Group
Again, we want you to fire us. Our mindset is built around the premise that your issue takes priority over billing. We are prepared to take your case to trial only if it is in your best interest to do so. At the Foldenauer Law Group, we work towards whatever is in your business’s best interest. Contact us today at (619) 564-8877 to schedule your consultation.