About Us

“Most business disputes are not simply legal problems. They are situations where value, relationships, and long-term outcomes are at risk.”

— Jonny Lach

Experience That Reflects Real-World Complexity

When founders, owners, investors, or partners enter into conflict, the consequences often extend far beyond the immediate issue:

  • Enterprise value can begin to erode

  • Leadership focus shifts away from growth

  • Relationships fracture

  • Sensitive matters risk becoming public

Jonny Lach founded Dispute Resolute to provide a more thoughtful and effective path to resolve complex disputes before they escalate into more costly and disruptive outcomes.

In addition to his legal background, Jonny brings extensive experience as a:

  • Chief Investment Officer

  • Investment consultant

  • Portfolio manager and investment firm founder

  • Family office and corporate executive

  • Investment banker

  • Governance and investment committee member

  • Board member

More about Jonny

Jonny Lach founded the firm in 2025. Following an education in law and business and over 30 years in the investment business (Albourne, BlueStar Capital, Mezzacappa Mgt, Salomon Brothers) Jonny applies this experience to help people resolve disputes quickly, privately, inexpensively and fairly.

Jonny serves on two family office boards/investment committees and on the board of a not-for-profit affordable housing development firm. He also advises start-ups and serves on the advisory board of an M&A advisory firm. He served on the board of the Westport Library and served as Chair of its investment committee. He does pro bono mediation in New York small claims courts.

Jonny earned a JD and MBA at The University of Chicago and a BS in Finance from the University of Virginia. Admitted to the New York Bar. Jonny trained in mediation at Northwestern University.

We will listen carefully, work hard and help you to a sound resolution of your dispute. We pursue fairness without bias and operate with integrity, pursuing good outcomes for all parties. We will keep your mediation in strict confidence.

A Different Perspective on Disputes

Having spent his career working with investors, boards, and complex business structures, Jonny understands that disputes are not abstract.

They directly impact:

  • Capital

  • Control

  • Reputation

  • Long-term business outcomes

This perspective allows him to approach mediation not just as a legal process, but as a business-critical decision-making process.

Clarity in Complex Disputes

Dispute Resolute applies a disciplined and practical framework to resolving complex business conflicts. The following outlines our approach to mediation, the disputes we focus on, and the founders, investors, and attorneys we work with.

  • The parties decide. We are neutral and impartial. We follow the classic mediation framework.

  • Dispute Resolute focuses on resolving disputes involving:

    • Founder and owner conflicts
    • Investor and governance disputes
    • Shareholder disagreements
    • Closely held business conflicts
    • Pre-litigation and litigation-stage matters

  • Founders & Business Owners

    Resolve internal conflicts while protecting the business.

    Investors (PE, Hedge Funds, Family Offices) and Brokers

    Address disputes with a focus on value preservation and strategic outcomes.

    Attorneys

    Support clients with structured mediation aligned with legal strategy.

In many situations, the best possible resolution of a dispute cannot be achieved in a courtroom

It is achieved through mediator-led, structured dialogue by the people

who know their interests and facts best; i.e. the parties themselves

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