Originally published in Smart Business Los Angeles - July 2012 Issue.

No one likes to be involved in a lawsuit — especially since they can be so expensive. However, if it should happen to your business, it’s important to not only hire the right lawyer but also to make sure you’re getting your money’s worth from that lawyer.

You need to be aware of how much the litigation will end up costing you in order to make an informed decision about whether or not you want to go through with it, or to settle.

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