Business Disputes
A Tailored, Knowledge-Based Approach
As a mediator, Tim Alger understands that the resolution of business disputes requires more than just a surface-level understanding of the controversy.
It’s not always “just about the money.” Tim immerses himself in the relevant industry, the facts of the dispute, and takes the time to comprehend the ultimate goals of the parties. With his extensive experience as in-house counsel directing litigation for Google, the world’s fourth-largest corporation, Tim brings invaluable perspectives to the table.
Endless litigation and expensive trials with great risk – often including the losing party paying legal expenses of both sides – rarely make sense for businesses. Tim strongly believes that companies should always make a serious attempt at resolving disputes at the earliest possible time. He understands what is truly important to companies that deal with many claims, and where the question of resolving a particular dispute might implicate core business operations or assets or be complicated by the increased risk of more claims.
Tim has handled the settlement of a wide range of commercial disputes, including:
- Contracts ranging from real estate to employment, product quality, and professional services
- Copyrights, trademarks, and idea theft
- Agreements involving musical recordings, films, and television concepts
- Book, magazine, and newspaper publishing and distribution
- Advertising and marketing
- Real estate listing services
- Social networks, search engines, and online data collection
- Mergers of computer companies
- Acquisition and management of cannabis dispensaries and farms
Many of these disputes are heated by claims of fraud or other misconduct, and involve industries ranging from billboards to plastics recycling, office supplies, dietary supplements, printing presses, fashion dolls, collectable toy cars, tabloid magazines, the financial press, infomercials, reality TV shows, vape cartridges and live resin, and commercial leases.
Tim believes the best neutrals are those who facilitate true engagement between the parties, rather than merely serving as conduits for monetary offers and counteroffers.
To the extent that the parties wish it, he provides honest assessments of their cases. Where parties desire creative solutions, Tim dedicates the time and energy to help them find common ground and reach a resolution that aligns with their interests.
Each matter Tim handles involves innovative thinking and the development of strategies calculated to reach a fair resolution of the controversy. He brings these skills to each business mediation ensuring that the parties receive the personalized attention and expertise they deserve.