Litigation: Avoid or Engage
There is no half-way choice.
The decision to engage must include a clear strategy for gaining a winning verdict. Initiating litigation with the goal of forcing a settlement will, at best, succeed from guesswork and, at worst, will result in losses and sanctions. In either scenario, your business’s reputation will be diminished.
The decision to avoid litigation also must include a set of considerations, including the impact on your business’s reputation. Paying a settlement; accepting a demand; permitting others to evade an obligation all carry a cost.
Winning Litigation
Litigation arises from competition, contract disputes, and disagreements in employment. Litigation costs money and, in nearly every case, is resolved with the end of the relationship.
When litigation is the only option, then your only option is to find a lawyer who gives you the best chance at winning. While you should select a lawyer with demonstrable talent and experience, you must also consider how your business fits with your lawyer's practice.
Avoiding Litigation
The best way to avoid litigation is to reduce the opportunity for litigation to arise. Create contracts that create incentives for contracting parties to work together.
Getting Advice
These general ideas about the application of the law to the operation of a business may not apply to your situation. I can help you to limit conflicts and to evaluate how best to react when conflicts do arise.