Business relationships can sour. Commercial transactions can go bad. Who is at fault? What are the options for resolving the dispute? Is litigation necessary? These and many other questions arise in the context of business dealings that have not worked out as expected. These are the questions that we at Quinlivan Wexler LLP answer for our clients every day.

Over the years, we have learned that business disputes often generate more emotional response than almost any other type of litigation. This is often the case due to the feeling that a trust has been betrayed. We understand the importance of an objective approach to dealing with these disputes. We fully explore the options for resolution short of litigation. We know that a rush to the courthouse often will be more costly and yield a less satisfactory result than negotiation and compromise.

However, despite best efforts, negotiation does not always result in a solution. Sometimes one of the parties is just unwilling to be reasonable. On other occasions there is a legitimate disagreement that simply can’t be resolved without the help of the court or other disinterested third party. When negotiation fails, we are prepared to carry the battle forward in a trial or arbitration. Quinlivan Wexler LLP attorneys have extensive experience in prosecuting cases and defending clients in a wide variety of litigated matters, including those involving:

• breach of contract
• fraud
• unfair competition
• employment disputes
• employee benefits
• ERISA claims
• business dissolutions
• partnership disputes
• shareholder actions

When litigation is unavoidable, business considerations must still play a major role in the decision making process during the course the case. Rarely is the “scorched earth” approach productive. At Quinlivan Wexler LLP, we provide our clients with an honest appraisal of the law and how it applies in each case. The issues involved may not be subject to clear and unequivocal answers.

We assist our clients in making the wise decisions that are best from a business perspective. Whether through trial, arbitration, mediation, or direct negotiation, our goal at Quinlivan Wexler LLP is to achieve a result that not only is as favorable as possible for our client but one that makes good business sense.