Commercial and Business Law Disputes and Litigation in Palo Alto, Stanford, and the San Francisco Bay Area.
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Some business disputes such as collections are suitable for contingency fee arrangements with counsel. Most disputes are generally handled by hourly rates. Businesses should look for an attorney with reasonable rates, but most importantly for an attorney who has experience and a track record of resolving cases as efficiently as possible. Depending on the situation, experienced counsel may use arbitration or mediation to assist in resolving the dispute. The ultimate decision should be made between experienced counsel and the business based on a mutual assessment of the motivation of the opposition and the issues at stake. Another important factor is to choose an attorney who is accessible and will respond as appropriately and clearly as possible to your questions and concerns.
No one can precisely predict what an opponent will do in response to a complaint, discovery requests, or motions. As the extent of the opposition increases, the costs of pursuing the litigation increases. Nonetheless, you can create a budget with your counsel for the predictable costs and expenses of the lawsuit. In this manner, you can engage with an experienced attorney who can guide you as to which costs are necessary, which are optional based on your risk comfort level, and which can be avoided with minimal risk. Experienced counsel will provide you with efficiency and options.