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 Our
Approach to the Law
Litigation and Dispute
Resolution
Immediate
Attention. When a client brings a case to us, we
determine what action, if any, we need to take immediately to
preserve the client's rights or minimize the exposure. We
deploy "immediate response teams" to obtain, secure,
and analyze evidence ranging from skid marks to witness
accounts, that might disappear or degrade over time. Prompt
action also creates work-product protection at an early stage
of the dispute.
Preliminary
Evaluation. In every case, our preliminary
evaluation includes identifying important facts, developing
legal theories, and analyzing the client's potential exposure.
Next, we work with the client and any insurer to develop a
dispute resolution strategy and a budget for carrying out that
strategy. In those cases where liability is clear and the
potential exposure is significant, this early evaluation can
lead to a prompt and advantageous settlement before the matter
escalates.
Application
of Expertise. Our firm is large and diverse enough
that we possess expertise in nearly every aspect of legal
practice. For example, in dispute resolution, we do not dabble
- it is part of the everyday work of most of our lawyers.
Legal research is the lifeblood of any sophisticated practice,
so our lawyers know the current case law and stay up to date
as the law develops over time. Many of our cases require the
assistance of expert witnesses and consultants - we work with
nationally-recognized authorities to provide our clients with
the best information and the most effective testimony. We use
these and many other skills to obtain the best results in a
cost-effective manner.
Balanced
Viewpoint. Despite our trial experience and
success, we understand that a trial is not in every client's
best interests. We offer advice not only on the legal status
of a case, but also on the economic and public relations
effects of litigation. While the client always holds the
decision how to proceed, we believe that part of our service
as advisors and counselors is frank assessment of approaches
and potential outcomes.
Skilled
Advocacy. When a case does go to trial, we are in
our element. Our lawyers have a record of success in hundreds
of jury trials and arbitrations. We know how to frame an
argument and present complex evidence so jurors can understand
the facts and relate to our client's position.
Business Transactions
Client
Perspective. We consider every transaction,
regardless of its size or complexity, an important part of our
practice. We keep clients informed about and involved in all
aspects of their transactions.
Business
Approach. Every transaction has context. We make it
a priority to understand how one deal fits in relation to the
client's overall business strategy.
Focus
on Solutions. As business counsel, we undertake the
responsibility to spot potential problems and find solutions
which help seal the deal and grow the client's company.
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