What Should I Do if I am Involved in a Commercial Litigation Dispute?

Whenever a legal dispute arises, it is imperative to understand your rights. This is true whether you are planning on filing a case to use the legal system to protect your interests, or whether a case has been filed against you and you want to defend yourself or avoid potential consequences of losing.

If you are involved in a commercial litigation dispute, the very first thing you should do is contact an attorney. An experienced lawyer will guide you at every other step of the civil court process so you can make informed choices that protect your long-term interests and that maximize the chances of a positive outcome.

At Brown & Charbonneau, LLP, our experienced Irvine business litigation lawyers have provided dedicated legal representation to many individuals and companies that are involved in litigation. We can use our legal knowledge to help with deal with the litigation process.

What Should You Do If You Are Involved in a Commercial Litigation Dispute?

There are many different types of commercial litigation dispute, so you will want to find an attorney with experience who has handled similar cases. You should begin researching for a lawyer immediately and look for a lawyer with a good track record and a long history of handling similar claims. While every case is different and the outcome of your claim is not guaranteed even with a lawyer, it is still a smart choice to have an advocate with experience on your side.

Your attorney will help you to move forward with resolving the dispute.  You need to determine what forum is appropriate for resolution. Mediation may be preferable to litigation if you want to resolve the dispute amicably and don’t want the disagreement to become court record. Arbitration is sometimes the only option if there is a contract with an arbitration agreement in place.

Even if you plan to litigate your case, settlement negotiations are also very common and many commercial litigation disputes end up settling outside of court .  A settlement is reached when the parties come to an agreement and the plaintiff accepts the terms of the settlement and gives up the future right to pursue litigation.

Deciding how best to handle your case is only part of the way you should respond when you are involved in a commercial litigation dispute. You need to understand the laws that will govern your dispute and begin building evidence to support your position. There is a discovery process in litigation that makes it possible to obtain documents and interview witnesses who will be testifying during court proceedings. Your attorney can assist you in doing everything that you can to put together the strongest claim you can.

Finally, you will need to take your case to court if it has not settled or been resolved through alternative dispute resolution. At Brown & Charbonneau, LLP, our Irvine CA business lawyers are experienced in a courtroom and are ready to help resolve your dispute during a trial.  To learn more and to get help from an attorney with your corporate litigation dispute, give us  call today.