Dispute Resolution
Although we strive to be at peace with all people, misunderstandings, miscommunications, and disagreements inevitably arise.
In any dispute, litigation—binding, court-directed resolution—should be the last resort. Schneider’s litigation approach is results-oriented and always explores settlement and compromise as initial alternatives. And if litigation becomes unavoidable, let Schneider develop a strategy tailored to your specific needs, interests, and goals.
Below are some of the specific ways Schneider can help. I look forward to serving you.
Ownership disputes
Enforce your corporate or partnership rights
Despite your best efforts, you can no longer control the direction of your business. Your fellow owners, directors, or management ignore or openly deceive you. You need help, either to force the business to follow its corporate agreement or to get you out of it.
A business shouldn’t be a suicide pact. No matter if you are an equal partner or a minor shareholder, let Schneider review the rights and remedies unique to your business and situation, and arm you with enough information to effect a comprehensive litigation strategy. Contact Schneider for a frank, efficient, evaluation of your circumstances.
Breach of agreement
Their word is their bond, so hold them to it
You entered into the deal with the best intentions, and thought they did too. Then they broke it, or claimed you did. You had been trying to work things out. But they recently stopped taking your calls, and are ignoring your emails. It’s time to escalate.
Let Schneider work with you to customize a solution sensitive to your past and expected future relationship, and fit to the size and subject matter of the agreement.
Securities misconduct & fraud
Protect your investment
We want to believe that those who handle, or advise us on how to invest our money have our best interests at heart. The vast majority do. Some, however, make money, not the client, their master.
When financial abuse does happen, money managers typically attempt to reap extra commissions via investments in securities that are unproven, risky, or otherwise unsuitable for the client’s risk tolerance and objective. Sometime the manager will take excessive commissions, or, more rarely, will simply steal the client’s money outright.
If you feel that your broker, investment advisor, or financial planner is taking advantage of you or a loved one, contact Schneider right away. In cases of financial misconduct, early intervention is the best predictor of recovery.
Regulatory investigations
Proaction after their set their sights on you
Government agencies determine compliance with their rules through investigations. While periodic compliance examinations are a routine inconvenience for businesses in regulated industries, an enforcement referral from a failed exam can be devastating if not handled swiftly.
From its very first request for information, do not leave the results of the government’s investigation to chance. Let Schneider work with your business to develop a thorough approach that allows the government to discharge its oversight duties with a minimum of operational disruption.
Internal Investigations
Proaction before they set their sights on you
What began as a whisper morphed from a rumor to reality. People will soon begin asking pointed questions, and your ignorance will not been taken kindly.
Get your arms around the situation. Let Schneider work with your business to produce a complete picture of what is, and is not, the problem..
Employment Discrimination
Constitutional rights are non-negotiable
Treating employees differently because of reasons unrelated to their ability to do their job is wrong.
If your employer fires, suspends, or treats you differently because of who you are or what you believe in, it is not ok. Let Schneider step in, either to help save your job or to make you whole if it is taken away from you.