When you need to resolve a legal problem, should you go for an attorney, arbitration, or mediation?
If a contract is involved, you may not have a choice. Otherwise, there are many options when it comes to resolving legal disputes for your business. Hiring an attorney is certainly the most visible option, and it’s a good one if you have the right problem. But in some cases having a drawn-out court battle won’t help your situation.
You could ask an attorney, a mediator, and an arbitration firm which method is right for you. Or you could swap three meetings for this one useful article. Here’s what you need to know when making this choice:
Of course, your case may not fall so neatly into one of these three categories. To learn more, check out the related resources below, or head over to our FindLaw Answers Small Business Forum where our community of online contributors can chime in on your situation. Feel free to join the conversation.
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- Arbitration Pros and Cons (FindLaw)
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- 5 Tips to Finding the Perfect Small Business Attorney (FindLaw’s Free Enterprise)
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