During the life of a business, there will be times when the owners, officers, management, partners, or shareholders need a lawyer they can turn to in order to resolve a difficult challenge. A business might be faced with uncollected invoices, contract violations, delayed shipments, or internal disputes between partners, owners, or shareholders. Other times, a business may have employees that leave only to steal the trade secrets of the business or unfairly compete with the former employer. The challenge may come from competitors that are violating the law in order to get an unfair advantage in the market place. Some of the present tactics are the use of illegal or undocumented workers being paid below the minimum wage laws, or selling products for below cost or fraudulent advertising or wrongly disparaging a competitor’s product.
Some of the most common troubles faced by local small businesses include:
- Breach of contract lawsuits
- Business and commercial contracts
- Real estate disputes
- Partnership and shareholder disputes
- Employment contracts
- Violations of insurance contracts
- Trade secret violations
- Unfair competition claims
- Property contracts, including real estate and construction contracts
- Collections
- Breach of fiduciary duty
- Embezzlement
These business troubles can often be resolved only with the assistance of a quality attorney who understands business law and is an effective trial lawyer. Not every lawyer can handle business litigation matters. For the most effective representation, you need a lawyer who understands the business world, economics, competition and government involvement, as well as an attorney who can use the court system to enforce or protect the rights of a business all the way through a jury trial, if necessary. At the same time, that lawyer must understand, appreciate, and comply with the financial restraints that may be imposed in the prosecution or defense of these business litigation disputes. It does no good for a lawyer to win the case while bankrupting his or her client along the way.
Business Conditions and Business Law in the Inland Empire
The economic challenges of our time are being felt by every business owner, financial company, and market in California. David H. Ricks & Associates understands this very real fact. That is why our lawyers are prepared to assist in fighting the ever-increasing costs of doing business in California. Our attorneys’ fees are reasonable and are often far less than other firms in Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, and San Bernardino Counties. Handling your Inland Empire lawsuit or business dispute through David H. Ricks & Associates is a good way to keep the legal budget under control while receiving excellent legal representation.
For more than two decades, Rancho Cucamonga attorney David H. Ricks and his team of legal professionals have been resolving problems for businesses throughout the Inland Empire, often for far less than his competitors. Clients have been pleased with the quality of services provided and the associated cost. These services have spanned a wide range of legal problems including those listed above.
Whether you are in a lawsuit now, need representation in an arbitration or mediation, or want to commence a civil action against someone, a consultation with David H. Ricks & Associates is well worth the minimal consultation cost associated with your first meeting. Call us today at 909-481-5856 for a consultation convenient to you and for an evaluation of your case or your legal needs. Alternatively, you may contact us by e-mail at [email protected] (put “Request for Legal Representation” in the subject line), or you can submit your case online from this website. If we agree to represent you and we accept your case, we will advise you of your legal options, give you a reasonable fee schedule, and begin our work on your behalf. We believe our value and ethics are what set us apart.
If you are a business owner or someone wronged by a business in the Inland Empire, including San Dimas, Glendora, Claremont, Pomona, Chino, Chino Hills, Ontario, Upland, Diamond Bar, Corona, Norco, Mira Loma, Rancho Cucamonga, Alta Loma, Etiwanda, Fontana, Rialto, Bloomington, Highland, Colton, San Bernardino, Grand Terrace, Redlands, Loma Linda, Yucaipa, Riverside, Apple Valley, Victorville, Hesperia, Big Bear, Lake Arrowhead, Crestline, Blue Jay, Mt. Baldy, Wrightwood or any place in between, a business trial lawyer from David H. Ricks & Associates is a good person to have on your side.