Commercial Litigation Articles
Mediation: Anything You Say CANNOT Be Used Against You in Court
Joseph G. Ballstaedt801.365.1021joe@snjlegal.com Business A claims that Business B breached a contract. A wonderful business relationship has soured, a lawsuit has erupted, and the parties are on the brink of spending hundreds of thousands of …
How To Collect on a Judgment
Obtaining a judgment is not an easy process. Nor is it cheap. What’s more, the process doesn’t end the moment the court awards you one. This is because while it’s the court’s job to determine whether …
3 Ways to Jump Start Your Business’ Growth This Year
The new year is a time of action. For some, this means new beginnings, be it starting a diet or an exercise regimen. For others, it is a time of letting go of unhelpful habits …
The Art of Recovering Attorney Fees in Utah
Joseph G. Ballstaedt801.365.1021joe@snjlegal.com Quality legal help doesn’t come cheap. This means even winning comes with its costs when it comes to the courtroom. Fortunately, there’s still hope. In Utah, like in other jurisdictions, the winning …
Personal Injury: Choosing the Right Firm for Your Case
Not all injuries are the same, and neither are the firms that handle them. What’s more, choose the wrong firm and you could be leaving thousands—if not millions—on the table. Unsure what type of firm …
You Have a Judgment…Now What?
A debtor owed you money so your business sued—successfully. Now you have a judgment against them. Now what? Now comes the work of collecting whatever the court deemed yours. This is because contrary to popular …
Construction Subcontracts 101
As a subcontractor, you probably review A LOT of construction contracts handed to you by general contractors. Here are a few tips for your next contract review. Bare Necessities. If a general contractor hands you …
Understanding Civil Litigation: How a Lawsuit Goes to Trial
If you have a legal claim or someone has filed a legal claim against you, the process can be very confusing. Knowing the process, however, can reduce uncertainty, acrimony, and expense and lead to better …
What Happens When You Ignore a Legal Notice
For Doug Costello, the trouble began in 2009. That was the year the 66-year-old man living in Massachusetts sold his used, black-and-white printer on Craigslist. Costello made $30 on the sell that would eventually end …