CONTROL THE DISPUTE

BEFORE IT CONTROLS YOU

BUSINESS DISPUTES

Business disputes are an unavoidable part of running a company, and every business owner will eventually experience a dispute or conflict of some sort involving their operations. In California, business disputes arise whenever two or more parties in a business context disagree about obligations, performance or rights. These may involve individuals, business entities, or a mix of both. 

Common Types of Business Disputes

  • Breach of Contract: One party fails to uphold their end of the deal.

  • Business Fraud & Misrepresentation: A party is misled or deceived in a business transaction. 

  • Insurance Coverage Disputes: The insurance company denies, delays, or underpays a claim your business relies on.

  • Debt & Payment Conflicts: Vendors, clients, or partners refuse to pay what they owe, or dispute your right to collect.

  • Real Estate & Construction Disputes: Problems involving commercial leases, contractors, development projects, or property rights.

  • Partnership & Shareholder Conflicts: Disagreements over profit, control, or how the business is run.

  • Class Actions: Large-scale claims brought by groups of consumers, employees, or other affected parties.

  • Employment-Related Business Disputes: Claims involving wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, or breach of employment agreements.

Most business disputes start small — a missed payment, a vague contract term, a partner who stops communicating. Whether the issue is small or threatens the entire operation, early strategy is leverage. Companies lose time and money when they wait too long, react emotionally, or negotiate without understanding the legal implications.

Not every conflict needs to go to court — and smart businesses resolve problems efficiently.  At AOS Law, we help you resolve disputes before they become lawsuits by handling: 

  1. Pre-litigation strategy and business risk analysis;

  2. Negotiations and settlement discussions;

  3. Demand letters and contract interpretation;

  4. Early mediation when appropriate; and

  5. Insurance coverage reviews to unlock defense or indemnity benefits.

Whether it’s a contract issue, unpaid invoices, a partner dispute, or a threatened lawsuit, early intervention protects your leverage and your bottom line.

LITIGATEN WHEN YOU NEED IT — LEVERAGE WHEN YOU DON’T

Some cases are won in a courtroom, and others are won long before a lawsuit is ever filed. Not every business dispute needs a full-scale lawsuit, but every dispute needs a strategy. 

At AOS Law Firm, we know when to negotiate quietly, when to apply pressure, and when to escalate with force. We position your case to win at the negotiation table, in arbitration, or in court – wherever your leverage is strongest.

Mediation: A controlled environment to push settlement without surrendering leverage.

Arbitration: Faster, private, and often the most efficient way to resolve disputes.

Litigation/Trial: If negotiations stall, we file suit and drive the case forward.

Some cases are best resolved through mediation or arbitration; others demand the pressure of a well-prepared lawsuit and trial.  We tailor the approach to your business goals, your timeline, and the realities of the conflict.