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Business Law Basics
One of the keys to success for Gaston & Gaston APLC is partnering closely with our clients, providing them with information and guidance and encouraging their active involvement with the successful resolution of their legal concerns. Following is some basic information that may help you secure a better understanding of a business litigation matter in which you find yourself involved. Please don’t hesitate to call me, Frederick Gaston, personally, at 619.398.1882 for help with any additional questions you may have or to discuss your specific legal issue.
Business disputes and lawsuits
In the normal life of a business, business disputes arise. The causes can be as innocent as unmet expectations and miscommunications to more troubling breaches of contract, negligence, collections and even business fraud. Of course, it is best to try to resolve any dispute before it arises to the level of business litigation. Often, open communication, which can be mediated or aided by an experienced attorney, can help resolve conflicts and disputes before they get out of hand.
Hire experienced, local business litigation counsel
Unfortunately, there are times when business disputes can only effectively be resolved by filing a lawsuit or through business litigation. In these instances, it is important to have an attorney with trial experience to guide you through the legal process and help you navigate the court system to get the best outcome. Hiring local counsel is beneficial because experienced local trial attorneys likely have appeared before the very judges who hear cases in your local courts and understand what the Court is looking for in a case. Finding the right attorney to help you resolve your business dispute can be a daunting task. Look for an attorney with local experience and a track record of successfully handling your type of dispute.
Outside of California
If you are represented by counsel in a state other than California, be aware that, with rare exception, you will need to hire local counsel within the state of California to assist you within the California court system. The experienced business litigators at Gaston & Gaston APLC have experience serving as local California counsel for out-of-state and out-of-country clients. We act in conjunction with you or your own in-house counsel to ensure that your case adheres to the local rules and does not fail because of a misstep tied to a technical violation of local civil procedure.
If you have been served
If you have been served with a complaint in a business or commercial litigation lawsuit in the state or federal courts located in San Diego County, Riverside County, Los Angeles County or Orange County, please contact the experienced business litigators at Gaston & Gaston APLC for a no-cost evaluation. Once you have been served with a complaint, you have a limited amount of time to answer the complaint after which time a court may enter a default judgment against you.
If you need to file a lawsuit
If you believe you or your company have a cause of action as a plaintiff in a business or commercial litigation lawsuit, please call Gaston & Gaston APLC for a full evaluation of your claims. It is important to act quickly because statutes of limitations determine the amount of time you have to act after you have discovered facts that give rise to a lawsuit. Delay too long and a court can refuse to hear the substantive facts related to your case. As a result, the merits of your case may never be decided by a court of law.
Bottom line: If you have been served with a lawsuit or need to file a complaint against another party to resolve your business lawsuit or other commercial dispute, call the experienced attorneys of Gaston & Gaston APLC at 619.398.1882.
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Business Torts
Torts are for wrongs in a business relationship outside of a breach of contract. They can include punitive damages. Learn about Business Torts >
Business Disputes
Common disputes are business dissolution and breach of contract. The latter includes non-performance and improper performance. Learn about Business Disputes >
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