Business SOS! Common Legal Mistakes Business Owners Make and How to Avoid Them

Losing a case can feel like the end—but it’s not. In this episode, Rich Sierra walks through exactly what to do after a loss in litigation. From immediate deadlines to strategic decisions like appeals, settlement, and even bankruptcy, this episode gives business owners a clear roadmap for what comes next. If you’ve ever faced a setback in court, this is the guidance you need to move forward intelligently and protect your business. Key Topics Covered:Immediate steps after losing a caseUnderstanding why you lost (legal vs. factual vs. procedural issues)How appeals actually work—and when they make sensePost-trial motions and realistic expectationsSettlement opportunities after a lossBankruptcy as a strategic optionAsset protection and judgment planningMaking smart business decisions after litigation. How to Contact Rich Sierra: Email: [email protected]📞 Phone: 866-842-5202🌐 Website: https://www.FloridaSmallBusinessLegalCenter.com📘 Book: Business SOS! Eight Common Legal Mistakes Business Owners Make and How to Avoid Them – available on Amazon & Barnes & Noble📱 Facebook: @FSBLEGAL📺 YouTube: @RichardSierra🐦 Twitter/X: @Rich_Sierra📸 Instagram: @FSBLEGAL💼 Digital Business Card: https://poplme.co/hash/Qd9D1azj/1/s

Episode 144 The handshake deal. The verbal agreement. The "we've known each other for years" arrangement. Rich Sierra has seen more businesses destroyed by deals with no contract than by almost anything else he handles as a litigator — and not just between strangers. In this episode, he breaks down the five biggest risks of doing business on a handshake: you can't prove the terms, scope creep takes over, relationships change and goodwill disappears, you lose legal rights you didn't know you had, and there's no mechanism to resolve disputes when things go sideways. Plus, why a simple written agreement is one of the cheapest and most valuable investments a business owner can make. How to Contact Rich Sierra: Email: [email protected]📞 Phone: 866-842-5202🌐 Website: https://www.FloridaSmallBusinessLegalCenter.com📘 Book: Business SOS! Eight Common Legal Mistakes Business Owners Make and How to Avoid Them – available on Amazon & Barnes & Noble📱 Facebook: @FSBLEGAL📺 YouTube: @RichardSierra🐦 Twitter/X: @Rich_Sierra📸 Instagram: @FSBLEGAL💼 Digital Business Card: https://poplme.co/hash/Qd9D1azj/1/s