Small Business Mediation
Frequently bussiness disputes find their way to court, resulting in significant costs and strained relationships. Mediation offers a superior alternative for conflict resolution. We assist small businesses, including family-owned enterprises, in finding cost-effective solutions to disputes, minimizing harm and fostering understanding.
For small businesses that hold goodwill dear, a few dissatisfied client reviews can tarnish their reputation. Conflict is an unavoidable part of business, regardless of its structure—be it a corporation, limited liability company, partnership, or sole proprietorship. Even well-established businesses with solid financial foundations can suffer significant losses from disputes.
Brenda has extensive experience assisting small businesses in crafting resolutions that allow them to return to their core mission. Her expertise helps businesses navigate conflicts and protect the goodwill they've worked hard to build.
Some areas where small business mediation may resolve conflicts:
Protecting intellectual property
Merger and acquisition disputes
Receivership
Liquidation
Creation of joint ventures
Disputes with the Board of Directors
Trade Name
False advertising
Disputes over negotiable instruments, including contracts
Dissolution Agreements
Consumer Dissatisfaction
Workplace Disputes
Mediation often stands as the optimal method for resolving conflicts within small businesses. In mediation, businesses steer clear of the unpredictability that comes with third-party decisions, such as those made by judges.
Instead, businesses collaboratively identify and embrace the most suitable outcomes. Moreover, in contrast to litigation, mediation typically avoids the need for retaining costly attorneys, extensive court appearances, and addressing complex litigation matters.
Find out if mediation is right for your small business.
Contact our office today and schedule a free consultation.
Frequently asked questions about estate settlement mediation:
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In mediation, businesses usually do not suffer from the lack of predictability that results from having a third party, a judge, make the decision. Instead, the businesses will determine and adopt the best resolution to the dispute. As a result, businesses can avoid the loss of revenue that results from devoting significant time to litigation and the expenses incurred in litigation.
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Yes. Mediation allows participants to break a legal problem down into manageable sections. For example, the mediator often identifies the source of the disagreement and then breaks the legal problem into manageable sections. That affords a superior way to evaluate options.
