{"id":3599,"date":"2026-10-25T07:14:48","date_gmt":"2026-10-25T07:14:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kewlegal.com\/resources\/business-contract-and-vendor-dispute-attorney\/vendor-dispute-settlement-agreement-attorney-florida\/"},"modified":"2026-10-28T00:52:20","modified_gmt":"2026-10-28T00:52:20","slug":"vendor-dispute-settlement-agreement-attorney-florida","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/kewlegal.com\/resources\/business-contract-and-vendor-dispute-attorney\/vendor-dispute-settlement-agreement-attorney-florida\/","title":{"rendered":"Vendor Dispute Settlement Agreement Attorney Florida"},"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-3598\" alt=\"Desk covered with vendor invoices, breach of contract notices, and an open legal folder documenting a business dispute.\" src=\"https:\/\/kewlegal.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/desk-covered-with-vendor-invoices-breach-of-contract-notices-photo-8.jpg\" width=\"1376\" height=\"768\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kewlegal.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/desk-covered-with-vendor-invoices-breach-of-contract-notices-photo-8-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/kewlegal.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/desk-covered-with-vendor-invoices-breach-of-contract-notices-photo-8-300x167.jpg 300w, https:\/\/kewlegal.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/desk-covered-with-vendor-invoices-breach-of-contract-notices-photo-8-768x429.jpg 768w, https:\/\/kewlegal.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/desk-covered-with-vendor-invoices-breach-of-contract-notices-photo-8-1024x572.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/kewlegal.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/desk-covered-with-vendor-invoices-breach-of-contract-notices-photo-8.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)\">Vendor Disputes | Coral Gables and Sunny Isles Beach<\/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)\">Settle Your Vendor Dispute With a Clear, Signed Agreement<\/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)\">Serving Miami-Dade and Broward counties.<\/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 Free 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 Free 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 25, 2026<\/p>\n\n<article lang=\"en\">\n\n\n<p>A vendor settlement agreement is a signed contract that ends a dispute between your business and a supplier, contractor, or service provider. Its wording decides what each side can do later, so a loose draft can bring the same fight back. If you need a vendor dispute settlement agreement attorney in Florida, start by understanding what the document must do.<\/p>\n<h2>What a Vendor Settlement Agreement Is and Who Needs One<\/h2>\n<p>A vendor settlement agreement resolves a disagreement over payment, performance, or delivery. Common examples include an unpaid invoice, defective work, a missed shipment, or a disputed balance.<\/p>\n<p>Parties sign these agreements at different points. Some follow a demand letter. Some follow a mediation. Others are signed while a lawsuit is pending and paired with a dismissal.<\/p>\n<p>Owners, managers, and investors often need one. They usually act for a company, so the person signing should have authority to bind it. Once signed, the terms work as a contract.<\/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 a vendor&#x27;s unpaid invoices or missed deliveries have your business stuck, you don&#x27;t have to work out the settlement terms alone; our team can talk it through 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-lawyer-reviews-legal-documents-with-clients-at-a-conferenc-photo.jpg\" alt=\"A lawyer reviews legal documents with two clients across a desk in a bright office.\" style=\"border-radius:8px;width:100%;aspect-ratio:16\/9;object-fit:cover\"\/><\/figure>\n<h2>Key Terms a Florida Settlement Agreement Should Address<\/h2>\n<p>A strong agreement covers money, timing, scope, and what happens if a party breaks the deal. Each term below does real work.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Amount and payment schedule.<\/strong> List the total, each due date, the payment method, and what happens to any unpaid balance.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Release scope.<\/strong> Name the invoices, contracts, dates, and transactions being released. List what is excluded, too.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Mutual or one-way release.<\/strong> Decide whether the vendor also releases its claims, counterclaims, and any lien rights.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Dismissal steps.<\/strong> If a case is open, state who files the dismissal and when.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Default, notice, and cure.<\/strong> Define what counts as a default, how notice is sent, and how much time a party has to fix the problem.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Confidentiality.<\/strong> A signed agreement reached in mediation is not confidential by default under <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0000-0099\/0044\/Sections\/0044.405.html\">Fla. Stat. \u00a7 44.405<\/a>. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0000-0099\/0044\/Sections\/0044.405.html\">Fla. Stat. \u00a7 44.405<\/a> reads: &#8220;(4)(a) Notwithstanding subsections (1) and (2), there is no confidentiality or privilege attached to a signed written agreement reached during a mediation, unless the parties agree otherwise, or for any mediation communication: 1.&#8221; Write confidentiality into the agreement itself.<\/li>\n<li><strong>No admission of liability.<\/strong> State that neither side admits fault.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Governing law, venue, and fees.<\/strong> Name the governing law and the court. Address who pays fees if a later fight starts.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Why Vague Settlements Reopen Disputes<\/h2>\n<p>Vague wording is a common reason a settlement fails. A release that says &#8220;all claims&#8221; without naming them invites a second round. Both sides may remember the deal differently.<\/p>\n<p>Payment plans without a default and cure step leave the paying side without a clear path. If one payment is missed, nobody knows whether to wait, sue, or hold off.<\/p>\n<p>Under <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>, which governs contracts for the sale of goods, a contract for the sale of goods for the price of $500 or more is not enforceable by way of action or defense, except as otherwise provided in the section, unless there is a record sufficient to indicate that a contract for sale has been made and signed by the party against whom enforcement is sought or by that party&#8217;s authorized agent or broker. Subsection (3) makes a contract enforceable without such a signed record in specified cases, including specially manufactured goods, a party&#8217;s admission in court that a contract was made, and goods that have been paid for and accepted.<\/p>\n<p>Notice matters too. After a buyer accepts goods, it must tell the seller about a breach within a reasonable time after it discovers or should have discovered the breach, or it can be barred from any remedy (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0600-0699\/0672\/Sections\/0672.607.html\">Fla. Stat. \u00a7 672.607<\/a>). Raise defects early, not after months of silence.<\/p>\n<p>Timing matters as well. A settlement should say which claims stay alive and which are closed. A contract provision that sets a shorter time to sue on claims arising out of the contract than the applicable statute of limitations allows is void (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0000-0099\/0095\/Sections\/0095.03.html\">Fla. Stat. \u00a7 95.03<\/a>).<\/p>\n<h2>How the Drafting Process Typically Works<\/h2>\n<p>Most drafts move through five steps, from first review to signature and, when needed, dismissal.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Initial consultation.<\/strong> The business shares the contract, invoices, correspondence, and any court papers.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Document review.<\/strong> The team summarizes the claims, the defenses, and the business goal the deal must serve.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Term outline or draft.<\/strong> The proposal sets the payment structure, release scope, and default provisions.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Negotiation.<\/strong> Revisions go to the other side or its lawyer, and each change is explained before signing.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Execution and follow-through.<\/strong> Authorized signers sign, payments are tracked, and a stipulated dismissal is filed if a case is open.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Under <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0000-0099\/0045\/Sections\/0045.061.html\">Fla. Stat. \u00a7 45.061<\/a>, a written offer is not filed with the court. It stays open for 45 days unless withdrawn sooner. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0000-0099\/0045\/Sections\/0045.061.html\">Fla. Stat. \u00a7 45.061<\/a> reads: &#8220;The offer shall remain open for 45 days unless withdrawn sooner by a writing served on the offeree prior to acceptance by the offeree.&#8221; Settlement offers on a claim which was disputed as to validity or amount, and related conduct or statements made in negotiating that compromise, are not admissible to prove liability under <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0000-0099\/0090\/Sections\/0090.408.html\">Fla. Stat. \u00a7 90.408<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Timing varies with the dispute&#8217;s complexity, the number of parties, and whether the other side has a lawyer. A realistic timeline is set after the first review.<\/p>\n<h2>How KEW Legal Approaches Vendor Settlements<\/h2>\n<p>KEW Legal is a Florida business law firm with offices in Coral Gables and Sunny Isles Beach. The firm acts as outside general counsel for business owners and investors across Miami-Dade and South Florida.<\/p>\n<p>Vendor disputes are handled alongside ongoing contract, employment, lease, and ownership questions. That helps a settlement fit the contracts a business already has, including notice and dispute-resolution clauses.<\/p>\n<p>Kristina E. Wilson is the responsible lawyer for this page. Natalie Martinez is also one of the firm&#8217;s lawyers. Our team, including the firm&#8217;s assistants and office staff, supports the drafting and negotiation work.<\/p>\n<p>The firm&#8217;s practice focus includes business contract and vendor dispute work, settlement and release agreements, and related commercial disputes. If a matter falls outside that scope, it may be referred to another lawyer or firm, and that would be explained at the start.<\/p>\n<h2>Common Questions Before You Sign<\/h2><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Does settling mean admitting fault?<\/summary><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Settling does not have to mean admitting fault. A no-admission clause is a term that parties sometimes include in a settlement agreement to record that neither side concedes fault.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Can we accept a handshake deal?<\/summary><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Spoken or email-only terms are harder to prove and to enforce. Signed, written terms make the close-out clear for both sides.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>What if the vendor stops paying?<\/summary><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A default and cure clause sets the notice and the window to fix the problem. Check the fee clause too. 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\">Fla. Stat. \u00a7 57.105<\/a>, if a contract lets one party recover fees for enforcing it, the court may allow fees to the other party when that party prevails.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Can we back out if we learn new facts later?<\/summary><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A Florida appeals court has explained that a party entitled to undo a voidable contract can lose that right by waiting after learning the facts behind it. This is ratification, and <a href=\"https:\/\/flcourts-media.flcourts.gov\/content\/download\/283961\/opinion\/Opinion_12-3192.pdf\">Flaherty v. Flaherty<\/a> describes it as a general rule, not an automatic result.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Do we have to release everything?<\/summary><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">No. The release scope is negotiable, so define it by name, date, and transaction rather than leaving it open-ended.<\/p><\/details>\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\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-contract-two-pens-and-a-briefcase-sit-on-a-wooden-desk-photo.jpg\" alt=\"A contract document, pen, and briefcase arranged on a wooden desk.\" style=\"border-radius:8px;width:100%;aspect-ratio:16\/9;object-fit:cover\"\/><\/figure>\n<h2>Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Is a vendor settlement agreement enforceable in Florida?<\/strong>\nA signed settlement is a contract. Clear, specific terms make it easier to enforce.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Can a settlement be made while a lawsuit is pending?<\/strong>\nYes. The agreement can be paired with a stipulated dismissal filed with the court.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Do I need a lawyer to draft one?<\/strong>\nAttorney review helps check that the wording matches your existing contracts and the Florida rules that apply.<\/p>\n<p><strong>How long does drafting take?<\/strong>\nTiming depends on the number of parties, the complexity of the dispute, and whether the other side has counsel.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What does the first consultation cost?<\/strong>\nThe firm offers a free first consultation. It is confidential, with no obligation to continue.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Do you serve Broward County and Miami-Dade?<\/strong>\nYes. The firm serves business owners across Miami-Dade and South Florida, including Coral Gables, Sunny Isles Beach, Aventura, Doral, Brickell, and Broward County.<\/p>\n<p>If a vendor has stopped paying or missed deliveries, and you&#8217;re weighing a written settlement, you don&#8217;t have to sort out the terms alone. Call 305-990-2300 or <a href=\"https:\/\/kewlegal.com\/contact-us\/\">send us a message<\/a> to start the conversation.<\/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 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\">What a Vendor Settlement Agreement Should Cover<\/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\">Clear payment terms<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The amount, schedule, method of payment and what happens if a payment is missed are stated in plain language.<\/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\">Scope of the release<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The agreement identifies which claims are resolved, so both sides know what is closed and what is not.<\/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--info\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">No-admission language<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A no-admission clause records that neither party concedes fault, which can make a compromise easier to reach.<\/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\">Confidentiality and non-disparagement<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Where both sides agree, these terms can protect business relationships and sensitive information.<\/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--check\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Dispute resolution terms<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The agreement can set out how any future disagreement about the settlement itself will be handled.<\/p><\/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\">Avoid Settling on a Handshake<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Spoken or email-only terms are harder to prove and to enforce. Before you sign anything, make sure the final terms appear in one written, signed agreement.<\/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\">Have Your Terms Reviewed<\/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\/\">Have Your Terms Reviewed<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\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\">How KEW Legal Works With You<\/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\">1. Review the dispute<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We review your contract, invoices, correspondence and the vendor&#x27;s position to understand what is being disputed.<\/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\">2. Negotiate the terms<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We work to present your business&#x27;s position and negotiate payment, release and closing terms that fit your goals.<\/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\">3. Draft and finalize<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We prepare a written settlement agreement and confirm that every party understands the terms before signing.<\/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\">4. 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