When a business partnership is experiencing serious conflict it is a very personal and painful experience for everyone involved. The partners, to the employees, to the vendors, clients, and even family members notice the strain. There is drain on the companies productivity and financial and personal resources.
Partnerships, some of America’s most closely held companies, naturally foster strong opinions and intense emotions.The running of the business has a direct financial and personal impact on the lives of partners. Alternative Law’s Partnership mediation consists of a system designed into 3 basic components. The first step is the historical basis for the conflict, which leads to a very detailed issue identification. In this part of the process, we thoroughly explore all real, perceived, and even misperceived issues. This is to to separate truth from fiction, feelings from reality, the past from the present and the future.
Solutions
Alternative Law’s resolution system is about today and the future. What do we do now, and how do we get there.
In both group and in private sessions, all parties receive ample opportunity to express in detail their concerns,. In addition, they discuss problems, and identify potential roadblocks. We discuss, challenge, and debate their ideas and perceptions to develop and determine the best solutions. The second phases is the development of realistic alternatives for problem resolution. During this phase we will analyze and provide a cost- benefit analysis, determine the basis for various approaches. Then, we proceed first to clearly separate and identify the issues. In a very systematic, step by step system, we will enter the last phase. Either as a group or independently we develop very practical solutions to both the concerns and the real underlying issues. Most matters can settle without the costs of litigation.
Partnership Mediation can resolve issues before they become legal problems
The impact of strife and disagreement can reverberate throughout the entire business. Partnership mediation provides for a smoother transition in advance. It is a better way to resolve conflicts, enhance the workings of your existing business. It restores working relationships, and reduces personality conflicts. If no other options remain, we can chart a clear path for alternative actions.. We can provide dissolution reccomendations if necessary, without having to enter litigation process
Our practical hands-on experience and processes in these very specific areas of conflict resolution address and resolve the inevitable complications. Those complications emerge when a closely held business encounters serious difficulties.
Alternative Law Maintains a High Success Rate
Alternative Law’s mediation programs have over a 90% success rate. We utilize our nationally recognized “best ideas win” mediation program, acknowledged for its effectiveness by the United States Government, partnerships, and companies of all sizes. They produce excellent cost effective results and greatly increase the odds of a successful settlement.
This fact is good business for everyone. The business of resolving difficult disputes is getting more complicated every day. The toll, time, and expense it takes on lawyers, judges os stressful. The toll on the potential litigants and yourself is straining. Serious conflict or litigation exhausts businesses. It’s an unfortunate reality.
Mediation is a civil business solution that makes the legal system work with you. You can achieve results in a prompt and timely manner.
The first consultation is free. There is absolutely no obligation or risk. If you are interested in learning more about our services, please give us a call. 1.800.LAW.1516 or 1.800.529.1516 or email us at mediation@alternativelaw.com.
Some Areas Of Partnership Mediation:
- Partnership structures redefined
- Strategic workout plans
- Conflict resolution systems
- Resolution of personality conflicts
- Complementary skill training
- Business valuations
- Asset values
- Transition to corporate structure, LLP’s and other entities
- Pension plans
- Buyout packages
- Partnership protection and divisions
- Partners and owners – dissolution terms
- Family business owners and inheritors
- Senior management teams training, retraining
- Transition planning
- Outside directors
- Partial or full business sale
- Restructuring, reorganizing
- Effects or influence of relatives family members
If you are involved in a family business and a difficult dispute has arisen, please consider our mediation services. Our processes are the most cost-effective and comprehensive method to provide complete and confidential resolution to all of your concerns. For more information, please simply fill out the form below or call 1.800.529.1516.
