Skilled Guidance In Complex Business Litigation Matters
Running a company requires constant problem-solving. When business disputes arise, they cause a great deal of stress and can drain your resources. If you or your business has been sued or if you are considering suing another business, you need to have reliable counsel in your corner. Even though a business conflict can seem overwhelming, don’t let it stop you from talking to an attorney.
Tidwell & Associates serves the Chattanooga community’s business entities, entrepreneurs and executives. Our business law attorneys understand the commercial landscape of Tennessee and Georgia. They have nearly 70 years of combined experience in business law and commercial litigation.
Comprehensive Solutions For All Chattanooga Business Disputes
Our approach centers on early intervention and strategic planning. We review your goals, time constraints and goals before recommending a course of action. Our team provides support for a wide range of problems, including:
- Breach of contract: Holding parties accountable when they fail to meet their obligations.
- Partnership and shareholder disputes: Resolving internal conflicts to protect the stability of your leadership.
- Commercial lease disputes: Representing both landlords and tenants in disagreements over property standards and payments.
- Business fraud: Pursuing or defending against claims of deceptive practices and financial dishonesty.
- Noncompete clauses: Analyzing whether restrictive covenants are enforceable under the law.
- Cease-and-desist letters: Drafting and responding to formal demands to stop certain activities.
- Collections and debt recovery: Seeking to recover the money owed to your business for services rendered.
- Dissolution of a business: Managing the legal wind-down to ensure a fair distribution of assets.
- Employment disputes: Litigating disputes involving workplace agreements and labor claims.
Whenever possible, we aim to resolve these matters through alternative dispute resolution. However, our attorneys are trial-tested litigators who will eagerly represent you in court if needed.
Defense For Businesses Facing Legal Claims
Receiving a lawsuit as a business owner is stressful and there are many defenses against these types of claims. For example, non-compete clauses have to fall within what the law considers reasonable for them to be upheld. Disagreements about what the contract actually means also require understanding what the law says about how contracts are interpreted. Lease disputes may sound straightforward, but a landlord has an obligation to provide a property that is what the landlord advertised it to be just as a tenant has an obligation to perform the maintenance that is in the lease agreement as well as pay the rent.
Our attorneys will be valuable assets to you in determining the best course of action. An experienced trial lawyer can also assess how well your case is likely to go if it ends up in trial.
Proactive Legal Action For Business Owners
Sometimes you must sue to stop unlawful behavior or recover financial losses. A business litigation attorney at our firm can explain your remedies, including court injunctions and monetary damages. You may need to sue a vendor for fraud or a former employee for violating an agreement. We also help you formally end partnerships that no longer work.
Strong documentation gives you leverage in these fights. You should create a list of potential witnesses and their contact information. Whether you are the plaintiff or the defendant, we help you organize your evidence. We use this information to build a persuasive argument for your case.
Contact Us To Resolve Your Business Dispute
Don’t forget there may be a short window to preserve your right to sue, and if you are defending legal action, you only have so long to answer a lawsuit or you may end up with a default judgment against you. Call our firm at 423-340-4222 or contact us online to set up your consultation about business disputes and other business issues.