Small Business Litigation
Wilhite & Lea, P.C. Attorneys at Law handle litigation needs for our business clients throughout the entire Harris County area including Houston, Northwest Houston, Champions, Spring, Tomball, Klein, the FM 1960 area, as well as The Woodlands and Conroe in Montgomery County. Unfortunately, most small business owners will at some point either have a claim to make against another party or have a claim made against them. When you need to enforce a contract, collect a significant business debt, or defend against a claim being made against your business, you need attorneys who know you and your business, the laws that affect you, and the litigation process.
If you have entered into a contract with a person or business who has failed to satisfy their contractual obligations, you need an attorney who is familiar with your business needs and can guide you through the legal process. Some common types of contractual disputes involving small businesses include, collection of a debt, enforcement of a non-compete agreement or confidentiality agreement, and conflicts involving payment of bonuses and commissions. While these breaches of contract arise often, there are just as many categories of contractual disputes as there are types of contracts. However, the process of litigating breach of contract is virtually the same.
When your clients, customers, debtors, vendors, business partners, employees, or subcontractors fail to live up to their end of the bargain, you need to follow the relevant legal requirements to give you the best chance of recovery. As a general rule, the first step in the litigation process for enforcing a contract is to send a written demand for the other contracting party to perform their obligations. This written demand puts the debtor on notice that you are demanding a specific duty they have under the terms of the contract. If properly drafted, it will also satisfy the statutory prerequisites for recovering the attorney fees you incur in attempting to sue for breach of contract. If the written demand does not work, the next step in the litigation process is to file a lawsuit. Your attorney will conduct necessary discovery, file the appropriate motions, advise you about the legal and business ramifications of settlement versus continued litigation, and present your case zealously to the court. Once you receive a judgment against the opposing party, the attorney will help you to collect the money you are owed.
Wilhite & Lea, P.C. | Houston Civil Litigation Lawyers
The experienced attorneys at Wilhite & Lea, P.C. are knowledgeable of business structures, types of claims, and the litigation process. Call (281) 537-2171 or submit details relating to your legal situation to schedule an appointment regarding your small business litigation needs. We assist and represent clients in Houston or surrounding areas, including Harris County, Montgomery County, Washington County, Grimes County, Fort Bend County and Waller County.