Litigation

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Modern litigation is a time-consuming and expensive undertaking that can erode both financial resources and patience. Today's reality is that an increasing number of cases are disposed of without going to trial. We have the experience, skill and fortitude to prevail before a judge or jury, and our accomplishments as trial lawyers help us achieve favorable pretrial results. For those few cases that must be tried, our commitment is to prepare fully and proceed to trial with confidence.

Resolving a business dispute through trial frequently imposes hidden costs as well as the more obvious ones. Using our past experience, we can help a client understand the obvious costs, and we can budget for them. Acquiring an understanding of a client's tolerance for the hidden costs involves identifying them with the client's help and having a healthy discussion about them. How much interference with current business operations is tolerable? How much emotional trauma may important people be subjected to? What relationships might get damaged in the process?

Alternative Dispute Resolution

We are committed to the effective use of alternative dispute resolution techniques. Being effective in a mediation or arbitration requires the same skills that are rewarded in court: Understanding both the client and the case and being well-prepared. Care must be exercised in identifying and selecting both mediators and arbitrators, whether a single arbitrator or a panel. In addition to being more cost-effective than a full-blown bench or jury trial, arbitration provides an opportunity to present technical issues to a knowledgeable person, frequently one with industry experience.

We have substantial experience in presenting cases for binding arbitration to the commercial and construction industry sections of the American Arbitration Association, and we frequently present professional liability and securities disputes before arbitration panels convened under the auspices of the National Association of Securities Dealers.

The Client is Our Partner in the Process

Do you know what to expect as the process of litigation unfolds? We bring you into the process, so that you can stay informed and influence the way events play out. A part of our job is to dispel myths, minimize guesswork and focus on the realities. Making the client a partner in the process helps us accomplish two goals: First, we reduce the chance for "surprises" that can derail even the best trial strategies; and, secondly, we stay closely in touch with your tolerance for both the direct and indirect costs being incurred. Good partnerships rest most solidly on a foundation of open, honest communication, and it is our goal to make that a fundamental part of how we work to get a dispute resolved.

Areas of Expertise

• Antitrust, Securities and Commodities
• Appeals
• Business Fraud
• Construction
• Consumer Law
• Deceptive Trade Practice
• Contract Disputes
• Environmental
• Federal Multi-District Litigation
• General Torts
• Injunctive Relief
• Insurance Coverage
• Labor and Employment
• Land Condemnation
• Lender Liability
• Misappropriation of Trade Secrets
• Oil and Gas
• Pension and Health Insurance Benefits Issues
• Premises Liability
• Products Liability
• Professional Liability Issues
• Real Estate
• Toxic Tort
• Trademark, Copyright and Patent Infringement
• Vehicular Torts
• White Collar Crime

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