{"id":1902,"date":"2026-10-19T13:29:37","date_gmt":"2026-10-19T13:29:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kewlegal.com\/resources\/business-contract-vendor-disputes\/vendor-dispute-resolution-miami-dade\/"},"modified":"2026-10-27T14:48:02","modified_gmt":"2026-10-27T14:48:02","slug":"vendor-dispute-resolution-miami-dade","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/kewlegal.com\/resources\/business-contract-vendor-disputes\/vendor-dispute-resolution-miami-dade\/","title":{"rendered":"Business Contract and Vendor Dispute Attorney Miami-Dade"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover alignfull is-dark chg-hero\" style=\"min-height:460px;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim-70 has-background-dim wp-block-cover__gradient-background has-background-gradient\" style=\"background:linear-gradient(90deg,rgba(32,36,46,1) 0%,rgba(32,36,46,1) 55%,rgba(32,36,46,0.7) 100%)\"><\/span><img class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-1901\" alt=\"A small business owner&#x27;s desk covered in vendor invoices, breach-of-contract notices, and an open legal file folder.\" src=\"https:\/\/kewlegal.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/a-small-business-owner-s-desk-covered-in-vendor-invoices-bre-photo.jpg\" width=\"1376\" height=\"768\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kewlegal.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/a-small-business-owner-s-desk-covered-in-vendor-invoices-bre-photo-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/kewlegal.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/a-small-business-owner-s-desk-covered-in-vendor-invoices-bre-photo-300x167.jpg 300w, https:\/\/kewlegal.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/a-small-business-owner-s-desk-covered-in-vendor-invoices-bre-photo-768x429.jpg 768w, https:\/\/kewlegal.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/a-small-business-owner-s-desk-covered-in-vendor-invoices-bre-photo-1024x572.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/kewlegal.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/a-small-business-owner-s-desk-covered-in-vendor-invoices-bre-photo.jpg 1376w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 825px) 825px, 100vw\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\"\/><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-cover-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"chg-eyebrow has-base-color has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"text-shadow:0 1px 3px rgba(0,0,0,0.6),0 0 18px rgba(0,0,0,0.35)\">Business Contract &amp; Vendor Dispute Attorney | Miami-Dade County<\/p><h1 class=\"wp-block-heading has-base-color has-text-color\" style=\"text-shadow:0 1px 3px rgba(0,0,0,0.6),0 0 18px rgba(0,0,0,0.35)\">Clear Answers and a Plan for Your Contract and Vendor Disputes<\/h1><p class=\"has-base-color has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.625), 1.25rem);text-shadow:0 1px 3px rgba(0,0,0,0.6),0 0 18px rgba(0,0,0,0.35)\">KEW Legal, with offices in Coral Gables and Sunny Isles Beach, helps business owners across Miami-Dade County address breached contracts, unpaid invoices, and vendor disagreements. Free first consultation, confidential and with no obligation to continue.<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta chg-cta-call\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"tel:+13059902300\">Schedule a Consultation<\/a><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta chg-cta-form\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/kewlegal.com\/contact-us\/\">Schedule a Consultation<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#6b7280;margin-bottom:1.5rem\">By Kristina E. Wilson \u00b7 Published October 19, 2026<\/p>\n\n<article lang=\"en\">\n\n\n<p>A vendor dispute happens when a supplier, contractor, or service provider says your business owes money, or when your business says a vendor did not deliver as agreed. KEW Legal helps business owners and investors in Miami-Dade and South Florida review the contract, the records, and the options before anyone files a lawsuit. This page explains what that work covers, how it moves forward, and the mistakes that weaken a business&#8217;s position.<\/p>\n<h2>What a Vendor Dispute Is and Who This Service Is For<\/h2>\n<p>A vendor dispute is a disagreement over money, goods, or work between a business and a company it buys from or hires. Common examples include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Unpaid invoices for goods or services<\/li>\n<li>Disputed charges or unexpected price increases<\/li>\n<li>Late, short, or defective deliveries<\/li>\n<li>Unfinished or poor-quality work by a contractor<\/li>\n<li>A vendor demanding payment your business believes it does not owe<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>This service fits owners, managers, and investors with supplier, contractor, or service-provider relationships in Miami-Dade, Broward, Coral Gables, Sunny Isles Beach, Aventura, Doral, Brickell, and Fort Lauderdale.<\/p>\n<p>Your business may be the one owed money or the one being pursued. The first steps differ for each side. A business owed money usually needs a clear written demand. A business being pursued needs to know what the contract says before it pays, withholds, or responds. If a matter falls outside this practice, it may be referred to another lawyer or firm.<\/p>\n\n<div class=\"cta-dose-mid wp-block-group has-contrast-color has-surface-background-color has-text-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-32197852 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"background-color:var(--wp--preset--color--surface,#f2f3f5);color:var(--wp--preset--color--contrast,#22252b);border-radius:8px;padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem;border-left:6px solid var(--wp--preset--color--cta,currentColor);box-shadow:0 2px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.18)\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If an unpaid invoice or a vendor&#x27;s demand letter has your business wondering what it owes or what it can collect, we can review those papers with you. Talk it through with our team &#8212; the first consultation is free, confidential, and carries no obligation.<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta-call\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"tel:+13059902300\">Get a free consultation<\/a><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta-form\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/kewlegal.com\/contact-us\/\">Get a free consultation<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large has-custom-border\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/kewlegal.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/a-black-woman-lawyer-reads-legal-papers-at-her-desk-in-a-mod-photo.jpg\" alt=\"A Black woman lawyer reads legal papers at a desk in a modern office.\" style=\"border-radius:8px;width:100%;aspect-ratio:16\/9;object-fit:cover\"\/><\/figure>\n<h2>What the Service Covers<\/h2>\n<p>The work covers three things: the paperwork that shows what was agreed, the letters that move the dispute forward, and a court claim if one is needed. Specifically, it includes:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Review of the vendor agreement, purchase orders, invoices, statements of work, emails, texts, and payment records<\/li>\n<li>Demand letters for unpaid amounts and cease-and-desist letters for conduct your business wants stopped<\/li>\n<li>Responses to demands and claims made against your business<\/li>\n<li>Negotiation of payment plans, settlements, and written releases<\/li>\n<li>Mediation preparation when a case is referred to mediation<\/li>\n<li>Filing or defending a breach of contract claim in Florida courts when negotiation does not resolve the matter<\/li>\n<li>Advice on whether to pay, withhold, or keep performing while the dispute is open<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>How the Process Works and What to Expect<\/h2>\n<p>Most vendor disputes move through the same stages, in this order:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>First consultation.<\/strong> The first consultation is free, confidential, and carries no obligation to continue. We review the dispute and key papers at a high level.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Document review.<\/strong> We set out your business&#8217;s position, the vendor&#8217;s likely position, and the gaps in the evidence.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Demand or response letter.<\/strong> The letter states the amount, the basis for it, and a deadline to respond.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Negotiation or mediation.<\/strong> The goal is a written resolution. On a party&#8217;s request, Florida courts must send filed damages cases to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0000-0099\/0044\/Sections\/0044.102.html\">mediation under Florida law<\/a>, provided the requesting party is willing and able to pay the costs or the costs can be equitably divided between the parties. There are exceptions. These include cases filed to collect a debt, landlord and tenant disputes without a personal injury claim, cases under the Florida Small Claims Rules, and cases where the parties agreed to binding arbitration, an expedited trial, or voluntary trial resolution.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Court, if needed.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Timelines depend on the contract, the amount, the vendor&#8217;s response, and court schedules. The consultation is where the likely sequence gets mapped out.<\/p>\n<h2>Contract Terms That Decide Vendor Payment Disputes<\/h2>\n<p>Payment, notice, and delivery terms often decide which side has the stronger position. Key terms include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Judgment interest.<\/strong> In Florida, the rate on judgments is set quarterly, but <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0000-0099\/0055\/Sections\/0055.03.html\">a rate set by written contract<\/a> is not affected.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Notice and cure clauses.<\/strong> These often control whether a party can withhold payment or end the deal.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Acceptance and inspection terms.<\/strong> Under <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0600-0699\/0672\/Sections\/0672.606.html\">Florida&#8217;s sale-of-goods rules<\/a>, acceptance can happen after a reasonable chance to inspect the goods.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Attorney&#8217;s fee clauses.<\/strong> These can cut either way. Under <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0000-0099\/0057\/Sections\/0057.105.html\">Florida&#8217;s fee-shifting rule<\/a>, a fee clause can let the other side recover fees when it prevails on the contract.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Written terms.<\/strong> For a sale of goods priced at $500 or more, a contract generally needs a signed record. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0600-0699\/0672\/Sections\/0672.201.html\">Fla. Stat. \u00a7 672.201<\/a> lists exceptions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Common Mistakes That Weaken a Business&#8217;s Position<\/h2>\n<p>The most damaging mistakes are usually missing paperwork, unclear partial payments, and ignored notices. Watch for these:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Relying on verbal promises or texts.<\/strong> For contracts for goods priced at $500 or more, a written confirmation sent between merchants can count as a signed record if it is received within a reasonable time and the receiver has reason to know its contents, unless the receiver objects in writing within 10 days after receiving it. Read vendor confirmations right away.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Paying part of a disputed invoice<\/strong> without saying in writing that the rest is still in dispute.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Missing the notice deadline for goods.<\/strong> After accepting goods, a buyer must notify the seller of a breach within a reasonable time after it discovers or should have discovered the breach, or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0600-0699\/0672\/Sections\/0672.607.html\">it may be barred from any remedy<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Withholding payment<\/strong> without checking whether the contract allows it.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Sending angry emails or public posts.<\/strong> These can give the other side material for counterclaims.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Waiting too long.<\/strong> Records disappear, and people leave the business.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Why Work With KEW Legal on a Vendor Dispute<\/h2>\n<p>KEW Legal focuses on business law for owners and investors in Miami-Dade and South Florida. Vendor disputes are one part of that work.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Outside general counsel model.<\/strong> The business has one point of contact for contract questions that come up over time, not only when a dispute starts.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Responsible lawyer.<\/strong> Kristina E. Wilson is the lawyer responsible for this practice.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Support staff.<\/strong> Our team keeps files, deadlines, and correspondence organized.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Offices.<\/strong> We have offices in Coral Gables and Sunny Isles Beach and work with business owners across Miami-Dade and Broward Counties.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Related matters.<\/strong> Learn more at <a href=\"\/resources\/business-contract-vendor-disputes\/\">\/resources\/business-contract-vendor-disputes\/<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Every dispute turns on its own facts, so no two matters follow the same path.<\/p>\n\n<div class=\"cta-dose-mid wp-block-group has-contrast-color has-surface-background-color has-text-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-32197852 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"background-color:var(--wp--preset--color--surface,#f2f3f5);color:var(--wp--preset--color--contrast,#22252b);border-radius:8px;padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem;border-left:6px solid var(--wp--preset--color--cta,currentColor);box-shadow:0 2px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.18)\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-contrast-color has-text-color\">Not sure what your next step is?<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Talk it through with our team &#8212; the first consultation is free, confidential, and carries no obligation.<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta-call\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"tel:+13059902300\">Get a free consultation<\/a><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta-form\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/kewlegal.com\/contact-us\/\">Get a free consultation<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2>Frequently Asked Questions About Vendor Disputes<\/h2><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Can my business withhold payment while a dispute is open?<\/summary><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Sometimes, depending on the contract terms and other legal grounds that may apply. Review the notice and acceptance terms first.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Do I need a lawyer to send a demand letter?<\/summary><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A lawyer can draft a demand that states the amount, the basis for it, and a clear deadline.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Can a lawyer promise that I will recover the money?<\/summary><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">No lawyer can promise a result. A clear record and a well-drafted demand help your business document its position.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>What should I bring to the consultation?<\/summary><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Bring the contract or purchase order, all invoices, payment records, delivery or acceptance records, and key emails or texts.<\/p><\/details>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large has-custom-border\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/kewlegal.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/a-woman-in-an-office-reviews-contracts-beside-law-books-and-photo.jpg\" alt=\"Woman at an office desk writing on contracts beside law books and a laptop.\" style=\"border-radius:8px;width:100%;aspect-ratio:16\/9;object-fit:cover\"\/><\/figure>\n<h2>Talk to KEW Legal About Your Vendor Dispute<\/h2>\n<p>An unpaid invoice or a vendor&#8217;s demand letter leaves your business weighing whether to pay, dispute, or wait. That decision is easier with the contract and records reviewed side by side. Reach out through our <a href=\"https:\/\/kewlegal.com\/contact-us\/\">contact page<\/a>, send us your case details, or call 305-990-2300 to set up your consultation with Kristina E. Wilson at our Coral Gables or Sunny Isles Beach office.<\/p>\n\n<\/article>\n<footer class=\"disclaimer\"><em>The engagement of a lawyer is an important decision that should not be based solely upon advertisements. The information on this website is general information about KEW Legal and the services we offer; it does not constitute legal advice and is intended for informational purposes only. Accessing this website or contacting our firm does not establish an attorney-client relationship. KEW Legal, 16690 Collins Ave Ste 1101, Sunny Isles Beach, FL 33160.<\/em><\/footer>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-surface-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-583d630a wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:3rem;padding-bottom:3rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Vendor and Contract Disputes We Handle<\/h2>\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-f56f613f wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-group has-base-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-radius:8px;box-shadow:0 4px 14px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\"><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Breach of Contract<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When a vendor, supplier, or client does not perform as the agreement requires, we review the contract and the record to identify your options.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-group has-base-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-radius:8px;box-shadow:0 4px 14px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\"><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Payment and Invoice Disputes<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We evaluate unpaid invoices, disputed charges, and payment terms so your business can decide how to respond.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-group has-base-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-radius:8px;box-shadow:0 4px 14px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\"><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Delivery and Performance Problems<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Late, incomplete, or defective deliveries can disrupt operations. We help you document the issue and communicate your position clearly.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-group has-base-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-radius:8px;box-shadow:0 4px 14px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\"><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Termination and Renewal<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We review notice requirements, renewal terms, and exit provisions before you end or extend a vendor relationship.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-contrast-color has-surface-background-color has-text-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-32197852 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"background-color:var(--wp--preset--color--surface,#f2f3f5);color:var(--wp--preset--color--contrast,#22252b);border-radius:8px;padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem;border-left:6px solid var(--wp--preset--color--cta,currentColor);box-shadow:0 2px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.18)\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-contrast-color has-text-color\">Review the Contract Before You Withhold Payment<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Stopping payment or performance without reviewing the agreement can create exposure for your business. Notice provisions, acceptance terms, and dispute procedures often control the next step.<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta-call\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"tel:+13059902300\">Call 305-990-2300<\/a><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta-form\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/kewlegal.com\/contact-us\/\">Call 305-990-2300<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-583d630a wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:3rem;padding-bottom:3rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">How KEW Legal Works With Business Owners<\/h2>\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-f56f613f wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"chg-icon chg-icon--document\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Contract Review<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We read the agreement, amendments, purchase orders, and related correspondence to understand what the documents actually say.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"chg-icon chg-icon--chat\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Clear Communication<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We explain your options in plain language so you can make informed decisions about your business.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"chg-icon chg-icon--shield\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Protecting Your Position<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We help you preserve your rights, respond to demands, and avoid steps that could weaken your position.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-f56f613f wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"chg-icon chg-icon--lightbulb\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Practical Strategy<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We focus on solutions that fit your goals, whether that means negotiation, a demand letter, or formal dispute resolution.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"chg-icon chg-icon--users\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Support Throughout the Matter<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Our team, including our support staff, keeps your matter organized and moving from intake to resolution.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"chg-icon chg-icon--phone\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Direct Access to Your Lawyer<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Kristina E. Wilson handles your matter personally, from the first consultation through each stage of the dispute.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-base-color has-primary-background-color has-text-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-4d466591 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"background-color:var(--wp--preset--color--primary,#20242e);color:var(--wp--preset--color--base,#ffffff);padding-top:3rem;padding-bottom:3rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-base-color has-text-color\">Discuss Your Vendor or Contract Dispute Today. 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