Are you facing business litigation in South Carolina?
Protecting Your Lowcountry Business
As a business owner in the Lowcountry, corporate manager, or executive, you probably recognize that certain business disputes are far more serious than others. However, regardless of the issue, the situation must still be addressed. Business disputes can be complex and arise for a number of different reasons. Oftentimes, these situations involve multiple parties turning even the most seemingly simple dispute into a complex legal matter. Without proper guidance and experienced counsel dealing with South Carolina law, you may be putting your business at risk.
Common Business Litigation Disputes
An experienced South Carolina law firm can litigate and resolve complex business and commercial disputes in many industries such as finance, construction, and commercial development. It is important to find a law firm, like The Shelton Law Firm, that has the tools and resources to help SC clients state-wide with just about any business dispute.
Breach of contract
Breach of warranty claims
Business fraud
Business Torts
Insurance Coverage
Mergers and Acquisitions
Non-Compete Agreements
Unfair business practices
Violation of articles of incorporation
Violation of non-compete agreements
Violation of confidentiality agreements
Priorities During a Business Litigation Case
You need a lawyer who believes in providing high-quality, reliable legal services in South Carolina. When you choose an experienced law firm like Shelton Law Firm, the team will create a customized strategy based on your business interests - never taking a cookie-cutter approach. Our team is experienced, skilled, and dedicated to our hard-working clients across South Carolina with the following priorities in mind:
Does the case outcome align with your interests? Your attorney should work with you one-on-one to identify your best interests, as these vary from business to business. Some businesses may be more concerned about costs and spent resources while others may be more concerned about persevering business relations.
Have you considered cost-effectiveness? The most cost-effective way resolving of a business dispute may be to outright avoid business litigation. You may be able to reach a settlement or an alternative dispute resolution. However, you should never compromise your best interests for the sake of cost-effectiveness. An experienced lawyer can help you evaluate your best cost-effective legal options.
Is your dispute time sensitive? Business disputes and litigation proceedings can be both costly, and time-intensive for your business. The goal of a good attorney is to resolve your dispute quickly and efficiently so that your business can get back to the things that matter.
Avoiding Business Disputes and Litigation
Good foundational business practices and sound policies can help your business avoid disputes and legal matters. Not only can a good business lawyer represent you in dispute, but they can also help you establish preventative policies and air-tight business contracts. This may include assisting you with developing business or employment contracts, handbooks, and employee policies, business privacy policies, documents for mergers and acquisitions; business formation; and more. Your attorney can serve as general counsel for your business should you need legal counsel.
Don’t Risk it All – Choose a Skilled Business Litigation Lawyer
A typical business has a lot to lose like profits, productivity, employees, and reputation. These can all be on the line if your business is named in a legal dispute. What can be worse, is retaining the wrong attorney. When your business faces legal challenges, you need an experience of a South Carolina attorney who is well-versed in the range of business disputes and cases like yours. Hiring a skilled business litigation lawyer with a strong standing and past clients is the absolute best way to protect your business's interests.
Seeking Counsel for Business Law Litigation
If you find yourself in a business dispute or need guidance with interpreting or enforcing a contract, contact The Shelton Law Firm. At every stage of litigation, from claims evaluation to initial strategy development, to trial preparation, and settlement (or verdict), we are focused on obtaining favorable results for our clients. Our attention to detail is the cornerstone of our business litigation practice.
At The Shelton Law Firm, you will find attorneys with experience handling business law matters for people in state-wide South Carolina, Hilton Head, and surrounding Lowcountry. Call 843.802.0087 to schedule a consultation.