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Litigation Lawyers in Santa Barbara

In Santa Barbara, California, commercial litigation is any civil litigation that includes a business transaction. Commercial litigation can come up in virtually any business context.

Commercial litigation in Santa Barbara, California, can get quite expensive, very quickly. Furthermore, it can also be incredibly confusing. It often involves two sophisticated business entities, but it can also arise between two ordinary individuals who never would have imagined that they'd get caught up in commercial litigation in Santa Barbara, California.

Common Sources of Commercial Litigation in Santa Barbara, California

Commercial Leases: Even though more businesses than ever are relying on the internet to sell their goods, the majority of small businesses in Santa Barbara, California still have to operate from a physical location. The space from which most businesses operate is typically rented, and the terms of the rental agreement are documented in a contract called a commercial lease. These contracts, like any other, are sometimes breached. When, for instance, the tenant fails to pay rent on time, or the landlord fails to perform required building maintenance, a conflict might arise, leading to commercial litigation.

Sales of Real Estate: When buying real estate in Santa Barbara, California, a lot of things can go wrong, possibly making commercial litigation necessary. In these cases, things like title defects (when the seller doesn't directly own the land or house that they're selling), physical defects in the property that weren't disclosed to the buyer, or a buyer's failure to tender payment on time, among other things, can all lead to commercial litigation.

Sale of Goods: The sale or purchase of personal property is another prevalent source of commercial litigation in Santa Barbara, California. For example, a restaurant owner might order tomatoes from a supplier, and fail to pay for them. The owner might argue that the tomatoes were rotten and unusable when they arrived, and he therefore does not have to pay. Obviously, if the two parties can't resolve this conflict somehow, they will have 2 options: simply let it go, and likely never do business with one another again, or go to court, and resolve it through civil litigation.

Business Loans: When someone starts a small business in Santa Barbara, California, they typically don't have the money to fund its start-up and first few years of operation. So, the first step is often getting a loan from a bank. However, if the business fails, and the borrower can't make payments, or the lender engages in some type of unlawful conduct, the aggrieved party is going to seek redress. In some cases, the parties will have to resort to civil litigation to resolve their conflict.

Breach of Contract: When an individual or business in Santa Barbara, California, agrees to exchange something of value for something else of value (such as a product in exchange for money), they have entered into a binding agreement called a "contract." This means that each party can use the law to compel the other party to perform their obligations under the terms of the contract. If someone fails to perform under the agreement, commercial litigation is one option to resolve the resulting dispute.

How Can a Santa Barbara, California Commercial Litigation Lawyer Help?

If you have a business in Santa Barbara, California, it should by now be apparent that there are various different situations from which commercial litigation can arise, and it rarely happens when it's expected. So, it's always smart to have a plan in place (and money or insurance set aside, if possible) to resolve a commercial litigation issue, should it arise.

And the best thing you can do on that front is to take steps to minimize the chances of disputes leading to commercial litigation in the first place. Commercial lawyers in Santa Barbara, California can be very advantageous with that. By advising you of your legal rights and obligations, your attorney can help you avoid making the mistakes that lead to legal disputes in the first place.

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Life in Santa Barbara

Santa Barbara, California is a city in Santa Barbara County, where it also serves as the county seat. It currently has a population of about 88,000 people.

Santa Barbara, California is known for being host to one of the very few military engagements of World War II to occur on the continental United States. In 1942, a Japanese submarine surfaced off the coast of Santa Barbara, and fired several shots at the Ellwood oil refinery. There were no injuries. Although there was no evidence that collaboration or espionage by any U.S. residents played a role in the attack, the incident was used by the government to justify the internment of Japanese-Americans living on the West Coast, a decisions which is now remembered as one of the low points in America's history.

After World War II, many of the servicemen who served in the war, and disembarked from Santa Barbara, California moved into the city permanently. This caused a population boom. Many of these servicemen went on to college, and became successful professionals in Santa Barbara, California, some of them lawyers.

If you live in Santa Barbara, California and are in need of an attorney, it's very likely that there's a Santa Barbara, California attorney who can provide assistance.

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