Resolving Business and Legal Disputes

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Business Disputes

It’s hardly news to anyone in business that disputes can crop up at any time in the timeline of business – startup, early stages, funding, operating, merger, sale, pass to a new generation. Every project, every sale, every joint venture, every hire, you name it, can result in a dispute. The combinations of when, where, and how a dispute can begin are virtually limitless.

It does matter when the conflict begins, if only because a dispute during the startup will have an entirely different effect on the business than, say, a supplier or subcontractor who fails to perform as promised at a critical time.

Hopkins Centrich PLLC provides cutting edge, high quality, creative legal solutions to businesses facing a dispute that could disrupt their day-to-day operations. Our sole focus is our client and their business.

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'Common' Business Disputes

Every business dispute has two things in common: it radiates stress – on the owners and the business itself - and must be resolved as quickly as possible. Not addressing a dispute as soon as possible is not an option, disputes that fester have a tendency to seep into other areas of the business. Business disputes are the proverbial bulls in a glass-blown figurine showroom. Only a law firm that knows and understands every aspect of business and business law can relieve that stress by resolving the issue as expeditiously and cost-efficiently as possible. The attorneys at Hopkins Centrich know the law, know business, and know exactly what is at stake.

Some issues that can arise at almost any time in the normal course of business:


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Contract disputes: Disagreements over the terms and conditions of a contract, including issues with performance, payment, delivery, or breach of contract.

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Partnership disputes: Conflicts between business partners over decision-making, profit sharing, responsibilities, or the dissolution of the partnership.

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Employment disputes: Disputes between employers and employees, such as wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage disputes, or breach of employment contracts.

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Intellectual property disputes: Disputes involving patents, trademarks, copyrights, or trade secrets, such as infringement claims or disputes over ownership.

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Supplier/customer disputes: Disagreements between businesses and their suppliers or customers, such as quality issues, delivery problems, or payment disputes.

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Debt and payment disputes: Conflicts arising from unpaid invoices, outstanding debts, or disagreements over payment terms.

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Business torts: Claims related to unfair competition, interference with contractual relationships, fraud, or misrepresentation.

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Real estate disputes: Disagreements over property ownership, lease agreements, zoning issues, or property boundaries.

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Insurance disputes: Conflicts between businesses and insurance companies over coverage, claims, or denied benefits.

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Regulatory disputes: Conflicts with government agencies or regulatory bodies over compliance issues or penalties.

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Securities disputes: Disputes related to investments, securities fraud, or misrepresentation of financial information.

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Product liability disputes: Claims arising from injuries or damage caused by a defective product.

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Shareholder disputes: Conflicts between shareholders of a company over voting rights, corporate governance, or the management of the business.

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Environmental disputes: Conflicts related to environmental issues, pollution, or compliance with environmental regulations.

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Data privacy and cybersecurity disputes: Claims related to data breaches, privacy violations, or inadequate security measures.



These are all, obviously, challenging issues. What makes them much more challenging and complex is that they seldom occur in a vacuum and solving them almost always involves the intersection of many different disciplines.

Disputes of this type require a law firm with an in-depth understanding of the underlying business beyond the legal aspects. A firm that knows the experts in other fields that may be key to a successful outcome - including forensic accountants, computer and data experts, and damages experts. Hopkins Centrich is that firm.

Resolving Disputes Efficiently

No dispute is simple. Every dispute is a threat to the business. Again, it’s important, if not crucial, that a dispute is resolved as quickly as possible. A project, your business, your livelihood depends on it. Every moment of a dispute increases costs, strains relationships, and threatens to sever business relationships.

Hopkins Centrich works quickly with you to develop a rational business solution at the first hint of a dispute. Our attorneys are adept at developing strategies and opportunities for early resolution through direct negotiation or mediation. Our attorneys will investigate every option that could resolve the dispute while preserving the relationship so the parties can live to work together again.

Lawsuits take time - on average at least a year. It gets expensive. Your time, money, and the company’s focus may be wrapped up in the litigation. Sometimes, though, the intransigence of the other party makes working it out impossible. In that case, we are always willing and ready to litigate.

Hopkins Centrich and Your Business Dispute

Do not let a dispute fester. Don’t try to solve it yourself, you may only make it worse. Contact Hopkins Centrich as soon as possible, before things become intractable. Don’t wait until you feel like you’ve run into a brick wall and have no options. Let us put our knowledge and experience with business disputes to work for you. Hopkins Centrich will explore every possibility with you while we efficiently and zealously pursue the best possible solution.

Remember, you not only have the right to spirited, experienced business legal representation, but you and your company deserve it. Hopkins Centrich works for and with you every step of the way to the best possible outcome.

Our Mission is to Protect Your Business

A lot goes into managing and maintaining a successful business when it comes to employees, customers, partners – active and passive, shareholders, and of course, management. Even the smoothest-running companies will, sooner or later, have their fair share of disputes. Knowing and being able to identify the most common types of business disputes will help you avoid them and know what to do to solve them as quickly as possible before they worsen. Most business disputes can be out in one (one more) of the following categories:


Employment Disputes

Employment disputes include: discrimination based on sex, race, age disability, marital status, or any other form of employment discrimination; disagreement over salary or payment; maternity leave disputes; unfair dismissal charges; and a host of other issues.

Disputes Between Businesses

Business-to-business relationships are more helpful than they are hurtful while complicated and delicate. When disagreements arise between companies, it requires fast, serious, and professional mediation or legal action.

Covenants Not To Compete/ Non-Disclosure Agreements

It is now more commonplace than ever for businesses to require employees to sign non-compete agreements/nondisclosure agreements. Sometimes, the failure of a key employee to follow the agreement can have severe and lasting consequences.

The attorneys at Hopkins Centrich know the law, know business, and know exactly what is at stake.

Partnership/Shareholder Disputes

Partnership disputes are probably the most common type of business dispute; when the people in leadership find themselves in a disagreement, it’s hard to hide it from the rest of the company as they most commonly revolve around changes in leadership, disagreements over the direction of the company, hiring disputes, financial disputes, and other potential business changing issues.

Breach of Contract/Financial Agreements

A breach of a contract or financial agreement will always bring about either a dispute between partners or other businesses, sometimes both. They must be addressed as quickly as possible.

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How We Do It

We work as a team. We employ an interdisciplinary approach to issues whenever it is needed. Hopkins Centrich’s attorneys all have ‘big firm’ backgrounds. They formed our firm with the goal of keeping the best of those firms while designing a far more personal experience for our clients. We do this by using technology to its fullest.

We make use of every cutting-edge legal and business technology and methodology to assure that we deliver the highest quality legal services to our clients. It also allows us to respond promptly and efficiently to client needs, exceed project requirements, operate effortlessly with narrow timeframes, and develop innovative and flexible legal solutions at competitive fees.

We are creative. We are agile. We quickly adapt to rapidly changing circumstances, including changes in the law.

Why Choose Us

We will never stop working for you. Our attorneys and staff have decades of experience across a wide range of disciplines that complement each other and allow us to find and address issues other firms would miss. We are a team with a deep bench. It is our mission to guide and support our clients while making the legal process as straightforward, efficient, and stress-free as possible.

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