On occasion, a business finds itself faced with the decision of whether or not to commence a lawsuit to enforce its rights or pursue a legal remedy. Or, it may be faced with legal action commenced by a third party seeking recovery from the business of money, equitable relief, or both.

In our view, litigation should be a strategy of last resort. However, if litigation does become necessary, there should be only one goal, whether bringing or defending against a lawsuit:

Win the case in the most cost-effective way possible, with the least possible disruption to the business.

We have extensive experience in all kinds of business litigation. We have successfully brought and defended cases in both state and federal courts in the areas of contract disputes, trademark and copyright infringement, unfair competition, trade secrets law, employment matters, construction defect, fraud, corporate governance and many others.

From pre-lawsuit negotiations and preparation through trial or other resolution, we never lose sight of what’s best for our client. In certain cases, mediation or arbitration of a dispute may provide the best forum for a favorable outcome. We discuss with each client the merits and drawbacks to these alternatives to decide on a balanced, well-informed strategy for resolving each case.

The plain fact is that the overwhelming majority of cases settle before trial, or are resolved through mediation or arbitration. In any case, we provide objective, balanced and timely advice and counsel in every business litigation matter we handle. Keeping a watch on the bottom line while successfully litigating to win is the cornerstone of our litigation approach.