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Business Divorce Mediation

Resolving Business Conflicts with Precision and Diplomacy

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The Smarter Way to Resolve Business Conflicts

When business relationships deteriorate, the fallout can jeopardize everything you’ve built. John W. Shenk specializes in “business divorce,” providing strategic mediation solutions for partners, shareholders, and LLC members navigating disputes. With a focus on preserving business value and professional relationships, John ensures resolutions that protect your interests without the need for costly litigation.

Business conflicts are rarely simple—they involve financial stakes, legal complexities, and often personal emotions. John combines his extensive legal knowledge and business acumen to help you resolve issues like:

Shareholder and Partnership Disputes

Ensuring fair distributions and accountability.

Breach of Fiduciary Duty and Partner Misconduct

Carefully addressing cases of fraud, self-dealing, and mismanagement.

Buyouts and Dissolution Agreements

Facilitating equitable exits for partners or shareholders.

Trade Secret and Confidentiality Conflicts

Safeguarding intellectual property during transitions.

Why Choose John for Business Divorce Mediation?

When facing a business dispute, you need a mediator who combines discretion, experience, and strategy to deliver results. John W. Shenk offers a confidential, cost-effective alternative to litigation, ensuring disputes are resolved efficiently and privately. With two decades of proven expertise in complex business conflicts, John crafts tailored solutions that align with your unique goals—minimizing disruption while protecting your business interests.

Confidential and Cost-Effective

Resolve disputes discreetly without court intervention, protecting sensitive business matters from public exposure.

Proven Expertise

John successfully mediates disputes involving partnerships, shareholder disagreements, and allegations of fraud or mismanagement.

Tailored Solutions

John designs mediation strategies specific to your unique situation, ensuring your business goals remain the priority.

Focused on Long-Term Results

John prioritizes sustainable solutions that resolve immediate conflicts while safeguarding your business’s future growth and stability.
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Frequently Asked Questions

His ability to assess each situation holistically means that he not only addresses immediate issues but also lays the groundwork for healthier partnerships in the future. With John’s involvement, you can expect a balanced resolution that prioritizes your long-term business goals.
How can mediation help me retain control of my business during a shareholder dispute?

Mediation allows you to negotiate solutions that protect your ownership rights and influence in the company, avoiding the risk of a court-imposed resolution.

Can mediation resolve disputes involving multiple partners or shareholders?

Yes, John specializes in managing complex multi-party disputes, ensuring that all voices are heard and that agreements address the concerns of all involved parties.

What options are available if my business partner refuses to disclose financial information during mediation?

John ensures transparency by facilitating agreements to share critical financial data, fostering trust and enabling informed decision-making.

How does mediation address disputes involving fraud or self-dealing within a business?

John leverages his legal expertise to identify and mediate cases of misconduct, ensuring accountability and fair outcomes for all parties.

Will mediation address my concern about future competition from my former partner?

Mediation can resolve disputes related to contracts, fraud, partnerships, intellectual property, and more.

Other Areas of Expertise

At John W. Shenk Law, our mediation expertise extends beyond business disputes. We offer tailored solutions for a variety of complex conflicts, ensuring every case is handled with professionalism, confidentiality, and a commitment to achieving the best possible outcome.

Real Estate Mediation

Personal injury disputes don’t have to be drawn-out battles. John’s mediation expertise helps you secure fair compensation for injuries, lost wages, and emotional distress, all while avoiding the stress and expense of court proceedings.

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Employment Mediation

Workplace conflicts can disrupt operations and morale, but they don’t have to. John delivers tailored mediation solutions for issues like wrongful termination, wage disputes, and harassment claims, fostering resolution while protecting your business and employee relationships.

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Contact John W. Shenk today to schedule a consultation.

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John W. Shenk is that strategist you can rely on. By specializing in what he refers to as “business divorce,” John effectively merges his legal knowledge with practical business experience to expertly guide you through partnership disputes.

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