First, Engage a Business Partnership Litigation Attorney
Litigation may not be the first thing on a company’s agenda when starting a business partnership. Still, a partnership agreement is imperative in order to legally protect your business from potential risks and mitigate them if they occur. At that point, a business needs the right partnership disagreement attorney.
Enlisting business partnership dispute attorneys like Chauvel & Glatt at an early stage of the partnership formation means you are entering the partnership with a team and a partnership agreement that provides the best chance of achieving a favorable outcome if a partnership dispute arises. We seek to uncover any underlying issues early on and resolve them before they can lead to future disputes.
We are able to mediate cases to avoid litigation; however, sometimes litigation is unavoidable. We are then ready to step in and identify – when a partnership agreement exists – if the terms of the contract and our client’s rights within the partnership are in compliance. We serve as our clients’ first and final line of defense based on our history of success.
When a Partnership Dissolution Attorney Can Save the Day
A critical component of an enforceable partnership agreement is clearly detailing how the partnership will be dissolved, should a dissolution or buyout become necessary. Even though business partners may believe they are entering into a solid partnership and with eyes wide open, partnerships do end. Following are some reasons why:
The partners may discover that they have conflicting or incompatible values and/or long-term goals, or a lack of transparency, which can manifest themselves in countless ways in terms of how partners want to run the business.
Ideally, when you enter into a business partnership, the partners will possess complementary skill sets that ensure the organization has the right leadership team to get the job done and ultimately succeed. At times, one or both parties realize that this is not the case, which can jeopardize outcomes. In other words, the job may not get done. When this happens, there can of course be serious financial implications that impact the organization’s revenue and profitability. We help assign and prove liability when necessary.
In an age of innovation and with business partnerships located in the heart of technology and innovation, one partner may simply not have the same vision, drive or spirit of innovation that the business needs to grow and excel. As partner dispute lawyers in San Mateo, we understand. And we ourselves are innovative in our approach to business law and litigation.
We also understand that dissolving a partnership may be due to unforeseen circumstances; for example, a significant economic downturn or a change in a life situation, such as health issues that make it impossible to fulfill one’s obligations.
Finally, if misconduct has occurred, we will uncover it – and remedy it.
Irreconcilable Differences Require the Right Partnership Dispute Lawyer
At Chauvel & Glatt, we pride ourselves in being proactive from the start, beginning with an air-tight partnership and operational agreements. If they are already in place and a conflict arises, we step in, welcome the challenge, immerse ourselves, and get to work. We manage every minute detail of the process in developing the best possible solution (or dissolution) for each and every client, no matter how big or how small.
Here’s what one client had to say, “April took my case on almost zero notice and nailed it. It was obvious from the get go that she knows her stuff and can foresee angles to approach to get the outcome which is needed.”
We Are Uncomplicated Complex Business Litigation Lawyers
Understanding that business partnerships and associated disagreements can get very personal, we help take the stress out of what can often be quite stressful situations. We navigate the complexities of partnership agreements, disagreements, dissolutions, and buyouts with honesty, integrity, objectivity, and ongoing, clear communication on behalf of our clients. And we always have their best interest as our number one consideration.
Professionalism is a cornerstone at Chauvel & Glatt. This professionalism starts with our clients but extends to mediation, court appearances, and when partnering with additional resources we may need to enlist, such as forensic accountants during cases that involve embezzlement. This is true no matter how complex the business or its field.
If you are in need of a partnership dispute attorney in San Mateo, we would like to help. Our own partnership extends well beyond San Mateo, however, and to the greater Bay Area, Los Angeles/Southern California, and California as a whole.