Protecting Your Business
Something just went wrong. You need someone who can get in the room fast and actually fix it.
Business dispute attorney Ian Heyman helps business owners handle partner conflicts, employee situations, and vendor problems before they turn into something you cannot recover from.
25+ Years in Business Law | Hundreds of Ohio Clients | $300M+ in Client Growth | Startup to Successful Exit
Most business owners do not call an attorney until something has already gone sideways.
By then, the damage is usually already happening. Ian will help you build out your company the right way from the beginning, so you never wind up getting blind-sided. Whether it’s a lawsuit, a partner dispute, or liability exposure, we insulate you from everything by building your company structure to withstand anything.
It’s so much less expensive to build your company the right way from the outset, rather than trying to navigate a problem once it happens. Let us get you out of the gate with a head start so you can focus on scaling your business and making money, not spending all your time putting out fires!
The longer you wait the worse most of these situations get.
A disagreement becomes a legal action.
A complaint becomes a lawsuit.
A cash flow problem becomes a crisis.
You don’t have to figure this out alone. And you shouldn’t wait. Just like a tour guide makes vacation so much better, we make running your business as simple as picking up the phone to call Ian whenever you want his input. We stay with you every step of the way…
How We Get in Front of Problems Fast
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Partner & Owner Disputes
When a business relationship breaks down, Ian helps you understand your rights and find the fastest path to a resolution.
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Employment Disputes
An employee situation escalating? Ian helps you respond correctly before it turns into something serious.
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Vendor & Contract Disputes
When a vendor or client relationship goes sideways, Ian gets in the room immediately, and works with you to create the right solution.
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Debt Negotiation
Facing financial pressure from creditors or vendors? Ian negotiates on your behalf to buy you time and creates alternate pathways, including debt forgiveness, creditor forbearance, and helps find funding solutions for a real path forward to actually solve the problem in real time.
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Non-Compete Enforcement
If a former employee is violating an agreement, Ian moves fast to stop it before it costs you clients or revenue.
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Business Litigation Support
When a dispute cannot be resolved any other way, Ian helps you understand your options and fight for your business.
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IRS & Tax Disputes
An IRS letter does not have to become a crisis. Ian often helps Ohio business owners navigate tax audits, including audit representation, release of government liens, and will help you avoid tax problems from the very beginning.
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Buy-Sell Agreement Review
If your partnership documents are a mess or missing key protections, Ian reviews and rewrites them before something goes wrong.
Ian Heyman has been the trusted legal advisor to entrepreneurs for more than 25 years.
WHAT IT LOOKS LIKE:
A business owner came to us owing $160,000 to a vendor who was threatening a lawsuit. The money owed was real. The pressure was real.
Ian got to the table. Stopped the legal action. Negotiated the situation down and bought the business four months of breathing room.
That time was enough to find new investors, activate new contracts, and turn a crisis into a comeback.
That’s what having the right person in your corner looks like.
Questions People ask before they call
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Call an attorney before you do anything else. The steps you take in the first few days of a partner dispute matter a lot. Ian can help you understand where you stand and what your options are before things get worse.
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Yes. Most business disputes never go to court. Ian's first goal is always to find a path forward that does not require litigation. Court is expensive and slow. Negotiation is usually better for everyone.
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Do not handle it yourself. Do not say anything that could make it worse. Call Ian. He has handled employment situations like this many times and can help you respond the right way.
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This is more common than most people think, and it is almost always negotiable. Ian gets in front of these situations, talks to the other side, and helps you find a path that does not destroy your business.
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Fast. Ian does not have layers of staff between you and him. You fill out the form, his team reaches out to schedule a call, and you are talking to Ian directly.
