If you engage in commerce, sooner or later you are almost certain to encounter a dispute with a client or contractor that requires experienced legal representation to resolve. The Law Offices of James W. Bates has been assisting businesses for 28 years through alternative dispute resolution and civil trials in state and federal courts. The firm has the knowledge and experience to help your business in cases related to:
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When a party to a contract fails to perform, it damages the other business. This damage often goes beyond the immediate inconvenience of getting less than promised by the contract. The breach can also cost you future profits if you are unable to serve your clients as a result. James W. Bates can help you achieve the best legal remedy for a breach of contract, such as:
The cost of traditional litigation can easily exceed the amount of the contract. Fortunately, there are various means of alternative dispute resolution (ADR), including mediation and arbitration, that are less costly and quicker than civil lawsuits, but can deliver the same remedies. The Law Offices of James W. Bates has successfully represented clients in arbitration and mediation hearings, and has settled lawsuits prior to trial, saving our clients expenses and getting their businesses back on track.
If your business has been damaged by someone else’s conduct, you need to take action. Delaying the exercise of your rights could mean losing them. Recovering damages could make the difference between profitability and insolvency for your company. Contact the firm online or call the Law Offices of James W. Bates at 818-482-2308 to schedule a consultation.