Attorneys can look at a situation from a legal standpoint and determine the legal liabilities associated with each course of action. This provides management a better understanding of the potential legal implications associated with their decisions. Having a business attorney provide guidance on a matter can identify potential future liabilities that can be addressed prior to them becoming a concern.
Having a business attorney preemptively research into an area of concern can provide valuable legal insights from a lawyer's perspective. This can aid in key business decisions allowing for informed business decisions by explaining the business legal landscape from an attorney’s viewpoint.
Standing firm and sending a strong message is sometimes required in getting the optimal outcome. Depending on the situation one or both of the following letters would be appropriate to utilize in a confrontational situation. A Cease-and-Desist Letter is a demand that the other party stop the identified activity and not resume in the future. This could be for multiple reasons but most commonly for copyright or trademark infringement. A Demand Letter is to seek payment for the identified activity that the dispute is concerning. This is commonly for damages associated with the dispute.