Business Litigation
In business litigation each case is unique. The key to efficient case handling is to narrow the causes of action and issues to be litigated in order to focus investigation and discovery on target areas having the most jury impact. This is important because typically these cases are contentious and can become quite expensive for the client. The challenge is to distill the case down to its essence in terms that jurors can understand. Should a contractual dispute be governed by a binding arbitration clause, it is often advisable to actively select and involve the arbitrator(s) early in the process to narrow the dispute and save costs.
We are very sensitive to the potential of using a long dispute resolution process for strategic business advantage. Our attorneys have a stellar track record in securing temporary restraining orders and preliminary injunctions to preserve the value of our clients' legal rights. We have found this to be particularly necessary in addressing disputes between franchisors and franchisees.
Many business cases lend themselves to alternative dispute resolution (ADR), particularly where all parties involved recognize the costs of protracted litigation, the possibility of uncollectible judgments and the utility of resolving the dispute early and cost-effectively. We remain open to such opportunities and make recommendations on how to structure such alternative procedures to maximize the benefit of ADR participation.