Lawsuits vs. Leadership: What’s the Right Call for Your Construction Business?
Running a construction business comes with its share of headaches—projects that go sideways, clients who aren’t satisfied, and subcontractors who miss the mark. When things go wrong, there’s often a temptation to settle the score in court. But here’s the tough question: Is it worth it?
Imagine this:
You’ve got a $25,000 repair issue. You could:
Fix it now—pay the money, get it done in a month, move on.
Lawyer up—spend nine months in legal battles, burn $15,000 on attorney fees, and spend 80 hours of your life dealing with stress.
Even if you win the case, you’ve only “saved” $10,000—but at what cost?
The truth is, lawsuits drain more than your bank account.
They drain your time, energy, focus, and even your mental health. Every hour spent in court is an hour not spent growing your business, nurturing client relationships, or closing new deals.
Here’s how to think about it:
What’s my time worth? If your time is worth $200 an hour, you just lost $16,000 in time alone.
What’s the emotional cost? Stress impacts your productivity and decision-making.
What’s the business cost? Missed opportunities can’t be measured in court documents.
Sometimes, the smartest leadership decision isn’t about “winning” a case—it’s about cutting your losses and focusing on what really matters: your business growth.
