Our priority is not litigating at all costs; it’s problem-solving.

In addition to our active litigation practice, we help people and businesses proactively manage their legal risks – by first trying to avoid disputes before they happen. We partner with clients to employ litigation prevention measures and sound risk mitigation principles in a cost-effective and collaborative manner. When a dispute can’t be avoided, clients leverage our broad trial experience to help them manage litigation strategically and efficiently, in alignment with their priorities and long-term goals.

Litigation Avoidance & Risk Mitigation

Litigation can be costly, for many reasons – and yet, litigators typically aren’t called until after a problem arises. We think that’s a lost opportunity. Identifying and mitigating the risk of legal issues is more cost effective than dealing with the aftermath.

We’ve represented and advised some of the best-known firms, companies and brands in the world. By prosecuting and defending actions over the language of a contract or whether duties were breached, we provide a real-world perspective that can help clients avoid making someone else’s mistakes.

Our focus is on helping clients constructively avoid the pitfalls and cost of conflict and litigation. Whether we’re asked to critically review contract proposals before management sign-off, evaluate trust administration or business practices for potential legal vulnerabilities, analyze proposed changes to employee handbooks and non-disclosure agreements to find gaps, or strengthen internal policies, we provide pragmatic, preventative counsel to reduce risk and preserve business and family relationships.

Litigation Management & Strategy

With litigation that is already active, we’ve worked with trustees, beneficiaries and business leaders to help them shape effective trial strategies and manage litigation. We’ve provided guidance on a range of issues, including dispute resolution options. Outside counsel has also engaged us independently to assume the role of an adverse party in mock trials and provide fresh approaches to cross-examination of the expert witnesses in a case.