Civil Litigation
We believe that the first job of a lawyer representing a business is to keep the business out of litigation. Litigation can be time-consuming, unpredictable, and expensive. However, there are times when a business has no choice but to litigate. Maybe someone has sued you. Maybe another business is interfering with your contracts or non-compete clauses with you ex-employees. Maybe a customer or supplier is not living up to its obligations with your company. Maybe someone is asserting a personal injury or products liability claim against your business. Or perhaps someone has filed a frivolous lawsuit against you in the hopes of reaching a quick and easy settlement. You cannot avoid litigation in these circumstances.
Your lawyer must then fight to protect your rights in court. You want an experienced lawyer who knows courtroom law and decorum. A lawyer's credibility is your company's first line of defense. You need a lawyer who is competent, trustworthy, and not afraid to tell the truth to the court, the other side, or to you. You need a lawyer who can tell the other side that you intend to fight and win and then follow-up with action. You want your lawyer to send a message that your company will not become a target for those who want easy money.
It is easy for someone to sue you. However, the real proof of the pudding is how you, with your lawyer leading, fight back.