Our Litigation Group provides solid team work and strong advocacy at the
trial and appellate level throughout the country. The firm encourages
alternative forms of dispute resolution where appropriate, and when the
trial is inevitable, we draw on the strong trial skills of our group to
present the matter before the court. Our attorneys represent numerous
corporations and individuals in federal and state court, as well as
multi-district proceedings.
Our litigators address a broad range of issues including appeals,
broker-dealer claims, civil rights,
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construction, contracts, copyright,
defamation, employment claims, entertainment, estate litigation, labor
law, negligence, medical malpractice, personal injury, premises
liability, products liability and professional liability.
Our litigation team is ever mindful of coverage issues while
implementing the plaintiff or defense case. In all of our litigation and
coverage activities, we stress a proactive approach, thus ensuring:
- Prompt Response Time. Prompt, appropriate response is a first
line of defense in risk management. By prompt action, we maximize the
investigative process, preserve coverage issues, and avoid claims of
late notice and default.
- Accurate Exposure Assessment: Early investigation enables
accurate assessment of exposure to the insured and the insurer.
Appropriate reserves are established and the probability of early
resolution is maximized. We work closely with insurers, insureds and
in-house counsel to develop appropriate strategies and to limit
exposure. We also monitor and refine claim strategies to ensure
effectiveness.
- Timely, Effective Reporting: We classify claims according to the
level of exposure they present and establish reporting procedures that
reflect the exposure presented by each claim, working closely with our
clients to develop a reporting system tailored to their needs and
preferences. Depending upon the client's preferences, we will employ
verbal, written and electronic communications on an agreed upon schedule
and level of detail.
- Strategic Settlement: We engage the opponent in settlement
discussions in a manner calculated to minimize exposure, conform with
obligations of good faith and fair dealing and preserve the integrity of
the product. We utilize court intervention when legally appropriate and
tactically advantageous.
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