Business Litigation

Every business, both small and large, must rely on skilled legal assistance to keep the enterprise both functional and compliant, handling issues as they arise and preventing future problems.

Contracts

Contracts are involved in every aspect of a business, including:

• buying or leasing property
• construction
• leasing or buying equipment
• franchising arrangements

Whenever you are negotiating or reviewing a legally binding agreement, it is advisable to seek legal help. As business attorneys, we oversee the process, help in the negotiations, and make sure the documents are legally binding. When there is dispute of any kind, the legal professionals at Ramey & Hailey defend your interests, moving quickly and efficiently to resolve the problem.

Business and Consumer Fraud

Business fraud of every sort is on the rise. As scammers proliferate and become more sophisticated, they have no compunction against targeting businesses as well as individuals. If you have been the victim of fraud or theft – whether by an employee or by an outside party, an experienced business law attorney can help you reclaim what was taken from you.

Bad Faith Insurance

The extent of disclosures a business is required to make to the government varies greatly depending upon the size of the company, whether it is privately owned or publicly traded, and whether or not it sells shares as a means to raise capital. Knowing the panoply of disclosure laws and regulations and how they apply to your company are essential in the face of continued monitoring and enforcement by the SEC.

Business and Consumer Fraud

Business fraud of every sort is on the rise. As scammers proliferate and become more sophisticated, they have no compunction against targeting businesses as well as individuals. If you have been the victim of fraud, an experienced business law attorney can help you reclaim what was taken from you.

Bad Faith Insurance

When an insurance company unlawfully or unreasonably withholds payment of benefits, you need professional assistance to fight through the bureaucracy and achieve justice.

Most patients pay only a small portion of their hospital bill. The rest is paid by an insurance company or a state fund for the uninsured. Hospitals deal with a multitude of these payors, typically negotiating a pricing structure with each individual. The results can differ widely depending upon a variety of factors, such as the size of the payor’s group and the presence of competitors in the market.

Bad Faith Insurance

It is an unfair practice for an insurance company to unlawfully or unreasonably withhold payment of insurance benefits. An individual’s credit, reputation, and peace of mind are on the line. When an insurance company acts in bad faith, you need professional assistance to fight through the bureaucracy and achieve justice.

From the corporate world of securities litigation, shareholder disputes, and disclosure regulations, to the individual world of consumer fraud, lender liability, hospital pricing, and bad faith insurance, the business litigation lawyers of Ramey & Hailey are prepared to help you.

Lender Liability

Besides these concerns, which affect businesses and organizations of every size, large corporate entities are open to additional categories of potential litigation issues:

Securities Litigation
Potential lawsuits faced by larger corporate entities include Securities and Exchange investigations, shareholder actions alleging breaches of fiduciary duties, and individual suits and class actions against officers and directors.

Disclosure Regulations
Depending on the size of the company and whether it is privately owned or publicly traded, there are many rules concerning disclosure of information. In the face of continued monitoring and enforcement by the SEC, compliance with these regulations is an ongoing process.

Hospital Pricing
Hospital corporations deal with a multitude of payors, including insurance companies and state funds for the uninsured, in addition to individual patients. Hospitals typically negotiate a different pricing structure for each payor, often depending on the size of the group and competition in that marketplace.

From the individual world to the corporate world, each issue presents its own legal complexities and demands. The business litigation lawyers of Ramey & Hailey have the knowledge and experience to help in both arenas.