Business disputes can arise under many different circumstances, transactions, and other challenges that you and other company leadership must address for future success. West Palm commercial and civil litigation is a common legal recourse method for resolving these disputes. Our corporate law attorneys have years of experience managing legal claims and cases for businesses in all facets of their ventures and operations. Learn more below about the commercial litigation process and when it may be time to engage one our lawyers for trusted representation and advocacy.
Commercial and civil litigation refers to the process of filing or defending against a complaint in court concerning disputes in different business relationships. For example, litigation may involve competing business, an important vendor, a customer, regulatory agency, shareholders, and other interested parties. The types of disputes that may require a West Palm commercial and civil attorney may include:
The goal of resolving a business dispute in West Palm through civil litigation will depend on if a party is an aggrieved plaintiff or a defendant. For example, plaintiffs will likely be seeking a court order to enforce an injunction, recover compensation for damages, and maximize any other relief a court can provide. In comparison, defendants will seek to reduce risk and liability from a civil claim through proper dismissal, efficient settlement, or a favorable judgment at trial.
The time to engage a West Palm lawyer for a commercial and civil litigation matter is often as soon as a business becomes aware of a potential claim. This notice may come from communication with a third party, service of a complaint, or the realization of a business loss. Consultation with an experienced attorney is often beneficial at this stage to identify the legal issues involved and develop a strategy for resolution.
Some cases may be able to settle through negotiation with each party’s legal counsel, while other cases may require filing a civil claim in the applicable state or federal court. After filing a complaint, the other party will have an opportunity to file a response. The litigation process may continue with various pretrial motions and the exchange of relevant information through a process known as discovery. If the parties cannot reach a settlement, the case will continue to trial before a judge or jury who will deliver a decision based on the applicable facts and law.
The losing party may also continue the litigation process by filing an appeal to a higher court if they believe the trial court made an error in its decision.
Florida has several statutes of limitation that may apply to West Palm commercial and civil litigation matters, depending on the claim. For example, most breach of contract disputes have a four-year limitation period while most tort actions have a two-year statute of limitation. Meet with one of our experienced commercial litigators as soon as possible to understand the potential filing deadline and avoid an unintentional lapse of a business’s rights under the law. Schedule a free case review with us today.
