When faced with a difficult situation like this, there are two legal paths that you can follow. First, you can bring an individual lawsuit against your business partner seeking monetary damages for misappropriated funds. Second, depending on a number of factors, you may be able to force the corporation to bring the lawsuit against your […]
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I’m thinking about filing a lawsuit to collect money owed to my business. What does the process involve? How long will it take?
By Jason A. Miller on March 15, 2013 in Business Law, Construction Law, Contract Disputes, Fiduciary Litigation, Litigation, Non-Compete Agreements, Shareholder/Partnership Disputes
Although every case is different, most follow the same general pattern. They all begin with initial filings, which are usually followed by the discovery process. There will likely be hearings on various motions at some point. Most suits will be ordered to mediation to see if they can be settled before trial. If settlement is […]
Why it makes business sense to hire a small firm.
By Jason A. Miller on January 15, 2012 in Business Formation, Business Law, Construction Law, Contract Disputes, Contract Drafting, Fiduciary Litigation, Guardianship, Litigation, Non-Compete Agreements, Shareholder/Partnership Disputes
Many corporate clients have large firms on retainer ready to handle their day-to-day corporate and litigation needs. Large firms typically offer a gray-haired partner to manage the client, while using young associates to perform the majority of the work. This can create a false sense of security for the client that their conversations are with […]