If you engage in commerce, sooner or later you are almost certain to encounter a dispute with a client or contractor that you’ll need outside help to resolve. At Guste, Barnett, Schlesinger, Henderson & Alpaugh, L.L.P., we assist businesses through civil court trials in both state and federal courts and in alternative dispute resolution. We have the knowledge and experience to help your business in cases related to:
Recovery from breach of contract
When a party to a contract fails to perform, he damages the other business. This damage often goes beyond the immediate inconvenience of getting less than promised by the contract. The breach can also cost you future profits if you are unable to serve your clients as a result. The skilled attorneys at Guste, Barnett, Schlesinger, Henderson & Alpaugh, L.L.P. can help you achieve the best legal remedy for a breach of contract, such as:
Affordable alternatives to a civil suit
The cost of traditional litigation can easily exceed the amount of the contract. Fortunately there are various means of alternative dispute resolution (ADR), including mediation and arbitration, which are less costly and quicker than civil lawsuits, but can deliver the same remedies. Our skilled negotiators have successfully represented clients in arbitration and mediation hearings, and have settled lawsuits prior to trial, saving expenses and getting their businesses back on track.
Contact a dependable New Orleans law firm to get your business moving again
If your business has been damaged by someone else’s conduct, you need to take action. Delaying the exercise of your rights could mean losing them. Recovering damages could make the difference between profitability and insolvency for your company. Contact Guste, Barnett, Schlesinger, Henderson & Alpaugh, L.L.P. online or call us at 504-529-4141 to schedule an appointment.