Warren Gammill & Associates, P.L.
  • Home
  • Firm Overview
    • Warren P. Gammill
    • Jordan M. Krassner
  • Practice Areas
    • Business Litigation
    • Usury
    • Real Estate Litigation
    • Deed And Probate Litigation
    • Appeals
    • Commercial Landlord-Tenant
    • Contract Litigation
    • Fraud
    • Legal & Professional Malpractice
  • Blog
  • Contact
Select Page

When should you settle rather than fight?

On behalf of Warren Gammill & Associates, P.L. | Feb 26, 2016 | Business Litigation

As portrayed on TV and in the movies, legal cases seemingly always end up going to trial where they are decided by juries. This makes sense as the courtroom is the perfect setting for dramatic action.

However, in real life, most cases never go to trial. In criminal cases, there are usually plea bargains made on behalf of the defendants. In civil cases, typically both sides are able to reach a settlement agreement.

When two parties agree to a settlement, it is after they have negotiated an acceptable amount of money that is to exchange hands. In addition, the plaintiff will typically have to agree not to pursue further legal action against the defendant.

If you are the plaintiff or the defendant in a civil suit, there are a number of things that can inform your decision whether to settle or go to trial. The following are some important considerations:

  • What are the chances that you could win in a trial?
  • What is the dollar range you believe the case is worth?
  • What kind of publicity do you think could be generated by a trial?
  • What has been the outcome in similar cases?
  • What are you willing to concede to get a settlement?

These are just a few of the items you need to consider before deciding if you want to accept the terms of a settlement. As was stated, most civil suits are settled, but to get the terms you’ll find acceptable, you may want to solicit the services of a Florida business litigation attorney. An experienced attorney could negotiate a settlement that will help to protect your financial interests and the well-being of your company.

Recent Posts

  • Why do business partnerships fail?
  • Business litigation and common business torts
  • Know how to identify fraudulent misrepresentation
  • Lawsuit accuses developer of violating condo rules and profiting
  • What are a company’s fraud risks?

Archives

Categories

  • Business Litigation
  • Business Torts
  • Commercial Real Estate
  • Construction Litigation
  • Contract Disputes
  • Firm News
  • Legal Malpractice
  • Uncategorized
  • Workers' Compensation

RSS Feed

Subscribe To This Blog’s Feed

FindLaw Network
Warren Gammill & Associates, P.L. Logo

p  | 305-579-0000

f    | 305-371-6927

Contact Us

Courthouse Plaza
28 West Flagler St Suite 400
Miami, FL 33130

Map & Directions

Social Media

  • Follow
Review Us

Schedule Your Free Initial Consultation

© 2021 Warren Gammill & Associates, P.L.. All Rights Reserved.

Disclaimer | Site Map | Privacy Policy | Business Development Solutions by FindLaw, part of Thomson Reuters