Shareholder Disputes Can Lead to an Expensive Lawsuit

Shareholder Disputes Can Lead to an Expensive Lawsuit in San Diego

Shareholders who disagree with the disagree with the direction of the corporation, or the specific activities, decisions or behaviors of its officers and directors have the power to impact decisions at a corporate level.  These shareholder disputes can lead to a an expensive consuming lawsuit.

A derivative lawsuit may be brought on behalf of the corporation by one or more of its shareholders against the actions of officers, management or the Board of Directors. A derivative lawsuit is an action brought by a shareholder that asserts that an action, or the failure to take action by the parties named in the suit cost the corporation in terms of its value.  The management defending the derivative lawsuit will try to show that their decisions and actions were necessary and prudent, or protected by the doctrine of “Business Judgment.”  These business litigation proceedings are quite complex, and require attorneys who have extensive experience and expertise in these matters.

While shareholder disputes can lead to an expensive lawsuit there are many effective legal strategies to resolve shareholder disputes.  When minority shareholders feel they are the victims of a “freeze-out” or other forms of shareholder oppression they need our experienced, proven representation.

The Watkins Firm have served shareholders and corporate clients for decades in San Diego and have a strong track record of success in these cases.  We will help you to review all of your options, and develop a sequenced strategy that is designed to resolve the dispute in the shortest possible time frame and most cost-effective manner possible.  Our unique approach to litigation ensures that the parties have the ability to resolve the matter efficiently at several points along the way.  However, our clients know that we have the reputation and skill to take the matter through trial in order to achieve our client’s goals and objectives.

Shareholder disputes can lead to an expensive lawsuit but there are effective alternatives for resolving these situations.  Your unique circumstances and legal options should be carefully reviewed with our skilled San Diego business litigation and corporate law attorneys.

We invite you to review the strong recommendations of our clients and contact the Watkins Firm or call 858-535-1511 for a complimentary consultation today.

 

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