Evaluating your damages is one of the most important steps in a breach of contract dispute. In California, the type and amount of damages you may pursue depend on what the contract says, the losses you can establish and how the breach affected your business....
Protecting Your Business
Year: 2025
Should you settle a business dispute or take it to trial?
When your California business faces a legal dispute, you may need to decide whether to settle or go to trial. Each path carries its own risks and benefits. Taking the time to understand what each involves can help you choose an approach that aligns with your goals and...
Seeking liquidated damages in a business lawsuit
Business litigation can sometimes be the result of contract disputes or unethical competition. Companies can take legal action against former employees, business partners who exited the organization, competitors, service providers, vendors and even customers or...
What happens when a debtor crosses state lines after a lawsuit?
Collecting payment in full for debts can be incredibly challenging. Some people do not care about how their failure to fulfill their obligations could impact others. There are even those who intentionally default on their debts and make aggressive moves to try to...
Potential Outcomes from a solutions for a Breach of Contract Lawsuit
Many business lawsuits involve disputes over contracts. Business leaders sign contracts to clarify the terms of working relationships and make them enforceable. While most people who sign contracts make a good-faith attempt to fulfill their obligations,...
How do lien rights work for unpaid commercial invoices in CA?
When a commercial client fails to satisfy an invoice, California law provides mechanisms—specifically lien rights—that enable you to secure and recover unpaid amounts. These legal tools require precision, contractual foresight, and timely action to remain enforceable....
Responding to defective work claims: A contractor’s legal guide
Lawsuits over construction problems happen more often than most people expect. And they can put your business at risk. If you're a contractor and a property owner sues you for defective work, you must act immediately. Here's what to do if you find yourself in this...
How can businesses use mediation to resolve collection disputes?
Mediation offers a peaceful and cost-effective solution for businesses facing collection disputes. Instead of resorting to litigation, businesses can use mediation to work through their issues with a neutral third party, aiming to reach a mutually agreeable solution....
How can you enforce a business judgment?
After winning a business lawsuit, the next step is enforcing the judgment. You may have successfully obtained a court ruling in your favor, but that doesn't guarantee the other party will voluntarily pay or comply. In California, enforcing a business judgment involves...
Levy Of Debtor’s Bank Account Results In Full Satisfaction Of Six-Figure Judgment
The Matthews Law Firm recently succeeded in satisfying a six-figure judgment for one of its corporate clients. Specifically, we were able to locate where the Judgment Debtor was banking and levied on its account which resulted in a full satisfaction of the Judgment.

