When the relationship
no longer works as expected.

Start with the sequence of events.

A disagreement may involve an unpaid invoice, performance under an agreement or the relationship between owners. The first substantive work is to understand the relevant documents, the events and the people involved.

That account informs the discussion of available approaches. A commercial priority, a document requirement and a procedural deadline may affect the next step in different ways.

Options need context.

Correspondence, negotiation and formal proceedings involve different commitments and possible consequences. Advice about a response depends on the particular matter and applicable law. This guide does not choose a route for an individual dispute.

Counsel’s proposed scope explains what will be reviewed, what work is included and when another decision will be needed.

Keep the first outline general.

Use the contact review to identify the broad type of work and a general timing preference. Confidential documents, names of other parties and the detailed history belong in a separately agreed process. The website form does not monitor deadlines.