Sherman Oaks, California Litigation Avoidance Lawyer

Handy Legal Hints to Avoid Costly Litigation

At the Sherman Oaks, California law firm of Michael G. Steiniger, Attorney at Law, we offer the advice necessary to help our clients avoid costly litigation.

Arbitration: Never Go to Court Again
One way you can avoid courtrooms is by including an arbitration clause in your contracts. This will assure that any dispute which may arise will be resolved in arbitration, not in court. Here is a brief description of arbitration.

In arbitration the dispute between the parties is settled by a private judge usually selected by the parties who is known as an arbitrator. An arbitrator may be a retired judge, a lawyer or merely someone the parties choose. Usually the parties share the arbitrator’s fees.

There are many advantages to arbitration:

• It is speedy. An arbitration can be completed in months or even weeks, not years.
• It is far less costly than litigation.
• The procedures are simplified. There are far fewer technicalities.
• Witness testimony can be by affidavit rather than in person.
• The decision of the arbitrator is final. There can be no appeal.

Two Surefire Ways To Defeat A Lawsuit Immediately
1. Some businesses cannot sue you if they are not licensed. Examples are building contractors and real estate brokers. An attorney will know if a plaintiff falls within this category and can quickly check out their license status.

2. Suspended corporations and out-of-state corporations which are not qualified in California cannot file suits (they cannot defend them either). For this reason, be sure to check your corporation’s status before you file a lawsuit. Your attorney can do this in a few moments.

Check Your Insurance Policy for Litigation Coverage
If you are sued, always check your insurance policies. Your business insurance policies, even your homeowner’s policy may cover the claim against you. Even if the policy will not actually pay the claim, it may pay for your lawyer. Legal fees may be the single greatest cost you will face, especially in “nuisance” suits.

We invite you to contact Sherman Oaks litigation avoidance lawyer Michael G. Steiniger for more information about how to avoid litigation. We offer a brief initial telephone consultation which is free of charge. We will advise you if we can be of help with your problem and, if you wish, arrange a personal appointment.

Sherman Oaks, California arbitration lawyer Michael G. Steiniger serves clients in Sherman Oaks, Encino, Studio City and other communities in the San Fernando Valley as well as the Ventura County areas of Thousand Oaks, Camarillo, Oxnard and Ventura.

Michael G. Steiniger, Attorney at Law
A Professional Corporation
14156 Magnolia Boulevard
Suite 200
Sherman Oaks, CA 91423
Telephone: 818-990-3000
Fax: 818-990-6936

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