Business Dissolution Mediation ServicesAs you can imagine, resolving disputes among the owners of a business amicably can save a great deal of money and time. Sometimes, however, and amicable resolution is not possible and it may become necessary for the owners to dissolve the business. Judicial remedies can be limited and ineffective, and litigation costs can rise rapidly on all sides if business owners cannot reach agreement on how to separate without destroying the business. We are one of the few firms in the country experienced in these issues. We coined and trademarked the term Business Divorce® to refer to the services we provide in the context of the separation of business partners, shareholders and members of closely held businesses, as well as the disputes and litigation that arise from that process. Because of our extensive experience in this area, we are able to quickly identify and analyze issues arising in disputes arising among the members of closely held businesses. We thoroughly understand that these disputes can be as acrimonious as the breakup of a marriage. They can ruin the business, bankrupt the owners or prevent the principals from moving forward. Our Business Divorce® services feature an early analysis of the situation and the underlying causes of the dispute. We work with our clients to develop the best way to handle these disputes is with an agreement that takes into consideration the long and short term interests of all the parties involved, including those of the business itself. We help clients wind down their business to extricate themselves from their business partners with our extensive knowledge of the business issues and experience in formulating strategies that work. This is done through pre-planning, positioning, and framing the issues, and can be pursued through mediation or face-to-face discussion. However, when one side refuses to negotiate with the other or an agreement cannot be reached, litigation may be the only recourse. Areas of Expertise:
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