While we have a formidable reputation as trial lawyers, we recognize that most cases do - and should - settle before they go to trial. Litigation is costly and disruptive and may not always bring about the best possible net result to our clients.

Sometimes, alternatives to litigation may exist such as dispute resolution procedures like mediation and arbitration. We fully explore all avenues of resolving disputes with you before turning to the courts.

When litigation is unavoidable, however, we move expeditiously to contain the risk and minimize the impact of litigation on the personal lives and business operations of our clients.

Additionally, as with all other areas of our practice, we offer preventive risk management services, advising our clients on how to avoid litigation in the first place. We draft contractual safeguards, develop policies and procedures, and negotiate and settle specific disputes before litigation arises.

• Business and commercial disputes
• Labor and employment matters
• Negligence
• Fraud
• Contracts
• Crime Victims
• Premise liability
• Bank and securities liability
• Civil Rights employment discrimination
• Education matters
• Ethics and professional responsibility
• Sexual harassment
• Constitutional issues
• Misrepresentation
• Professional negligence