Thomas Kennedy Sampson & Tompkins LLP represents companies and business leaders in Atlanta and throughout Georgia. Whether you need to bring a claim, respond to a lawsuit, or resolve a disagreement before it disrupts operations, our attorneys review the agreement, the evidence, and the deadlines with you. Then we help you weigh the cost and likely value of each option.
Discuss your business dispute or call (404) 688-4503.
Business disputes we handle
Contract disputes and unpaid obligations. When one side says the work was finished and the other refuses to pay, the signed contract is only the starting point. We review what changed during the job, who approved those changes, what was delivered, and why payment was withheld. We also handle disputes over termination, guarantees, and agreements with customers and vendors.
Partnership and shareholder disputes. Disagreements between owners can leave a company unable to approve a purchase, access its books, or decide who has authority to act. We review the governing documents and the decisions in question, with attention to what the company needs to keep operating. Explore partnership and shareholder disputes.
Fraud and other business misconduct. If you believe your company entered a deal based on false information, we examine what was said, who relied on it, and how it affected the transaction. If your business faces an allegation, we help you assess it against the documents and the accounts of people who were there.
Choosing how to resolve a commercial dispute
The right approach depends on what a resolution would actually do for your business. If a longtime customer disputes part of an invoice, exchanging delivery records and negotiating the balance may let you recover payment and keep the account. If a former business partner is about to disclose confidential information, the immediate question is whether there is a basis to seek a court order before disclosure occurs.
We review any notice, mediation, arbitration, or court-selection provisions in your agreement. We also talk through the practical questions: What would it cost to pursue the claim? Could you collect a judgment? Would a payment schedule, a negotiated exit, or an agreement about future performance solve the problem? Those answers help you decide when to negotiate and when to litigate.
When to contact a business litigation attorney
You can speak with counsel as soon as you receive a demand letter, a termination notice, or a threat of legal action. If your company has been served with a lawsuit, mention that when you call and give the date the papers arrived. If a decision or disclosure is imminent, explain what is expected to happen and when.
Speak with TKST about your business dispute
For the first conversation, have the names of the parties, a brief timeline, and any known deadline ready. Tell us what you want to protect or recover. A general description is enough to start. Please wait until the firm completes its conflicts check and gives you instructions before sending contracts, correspondence, or confidential records.
Contact TKST or call our Atlanta office at (404) 688-4503.