A state-level business dispute would first be filed in a civil court where the parties could engage in alternative dispute resolution (ADR) methods like mediation or arbitration to settle without trial. If ADR failed, the case would proceed through various phases of civil procedure like discovery and pretrial motions before a potential trial and appeal. Mediation would likely be most appropriate ADR method for this case given its lower costs than litigation and ability to create customized solutions for the parties.