Business Negotiation

Handshake over negotiation contracts

How to Avoid Litigation with Civil Attorneys in Boise, ID

Nobody likes to end up in court, so there are many options–both preventative and reactive–to keep from having to litigate these civil matters in front of a judge. It all starts with hiring a great attorney.
McFarland Ritter is an Idaho law firm with the perfect combination of small business attention and big business expertise. Our civil attorneys are experienced in a wide range of business negotiation cases and we would love to help you with your business arrangements and settlements.

Collaborative Law and Pre-Litigation Negotiations 

If you were unable to work with an attorney initially during a business transaction such as trust creation or LLC, partnership, or corporation formation, and are now experiencing a business dispute, it is not too late to keep things civil between opposing parties.
McFarland Ritter can help you maintain business relationships by employing alternative dispute resolution (ADR) methods such as:● Mediation ● Arbitration ● Lawyer-to-lawyer Negotiation (Also known as Collaborative Law)● Pre-Litigation Negotiations
Many people want to avoid third-party legal mediators, arbitrators, and judges, so our attorneys are adept in business negotiation. We can work directly with other parties–or other parties' attorneys–to bring disputes to a settlement before formal action is required.

Benefits of Business Contract Negotiation

Effective advocacy outside of a courtroom can help you by:

    Saving Money and Time. Court battles are expensive and slow. Negotiation goes more quickly and avoids the high costs and delays of litigation.
    Keeping Things Private. Court cases are public, but negotiation happens behind closed doors. This means sensitive business information stays out of the public eye.
    Being Less Risky. Negotiation lets businesses weigh their options and decide on the best course of action without the unpredictability of a court decision.
    Offer Expert Help. Business negotiation attorneys can guide the process, helping reach a fair and reasonable agreement.

Additionally, negotiation specifically:

    Gives More Control. In court or even arbitration, the final decision is out of your hands. With negotiation, both parties work out a deal they can both agree on.
    Is More Flexible. Negotiations can take place on any schedule, at any pace, and without disrupting business procedures as long as both parties are still engaged.
    Is Better for Relationships. Businesses in a dispute might still need to work together in the future. Negotiation can help resolve issues without ruining a relationship. This is especially helpful when business and personal lines cross.

Civil Law Negotiation, Mediation, or Litigation

After learning the basics of business negotiation here and reviewing the options on our business arbitration or mediation page, you can be more informed about which alternative dispute resolution method could work for you.

Choose McFarland Ritter when out-of-court settlement is the strategic path, and trust us to secure the best outcome for your business.

Serving Boise, Meridian, Nampa, Caldwell, Emmett, Valley County, and the entire Treasure Valley, ID, you can contact McFarland Ritter to get expert legal solutions designed to meet your business needs.