Before discussing liability, identify the disputed transaction and distinguish the alleged harm to the company from an individual shareholder’s interests. A suspicion is not yet a documented fact.
Three questions to start with
- Which asset, contract or relationship is said to have been transferred?
- What documents, evidence of authority and payment records are already available?
- What consequence can be measured, and for whom?
Prepare for an initial discussion
Prepare a chronology, identifying the supporting document and what remains to be checked for each event. Also retain explanations and documents that point to a different conclusion.
Next steps
The corporate law and litigation practice areas help place the issue in context. Legal assistance requires a separate assessment of standing, evidence and possible action.
Before sending documents or confidential information, wait for the conflict-of-interest checks and the firm’s instructions. Initial contact does not create an engagement.