Leverage.

Litigation isn’t always about filing a lawsuit—it’s about using every tool to protect your business and drive business-first results.

Recently, a client came to me facing sustained losses from a breached contract. Their vendor was missing critical deadlines and failing to deliver on key terms—the business impact grew daily.

As usual, we drafted a demand letter explaining the breach and the damages associated with it. But, this time, we also drafted a detailed complaint, pairing it with the demand letter. This wasn’t just paperwork—it was a strategic move to show we were fully prepared to litigate, in the event we could not reach a business-first resolution.

The result? We secured an early, pre-litigation settlement that stopped the losses and avoided the cost and disruption of a lawsuit—while making it clear we were ready to go the distance if needed. That's on creating leverage.

This is the nuance of modern litigation: sometimes the best outcome is never stepping foot in a courtroom, but being ready and willing if that’s what it takes. Preparation, leverage, and credibility can be just as powerful as any filing.

If you’re facing a contract dispute or want to talk strategy before things escalate, let’s connect.

Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed here are solely my own and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of Husch Blackwell LLP or any other organization. Examples are generalized and do not reflect current client matters or firm positions.