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Preventive Consultation and Services
The most cost effective solution of a legal problem is to prevent its occurrence. A primary objective of any business organization should be to develop practices and procedures that are both economically and legally sound. We can assist you in achieving this goal by drafting and revising legal documents, drafting and negotiating contracts, advising as to the latest developments in the law, determining the most appropriate legal structure for your business and general business needs. Dollar for dollar, this can be the most valuable service we provide.
Proper Training, Management and Procedure
We provide in-house seminars and workshops to educate clients and their staff on specific topics and issues of interest to them. These services provide your staff with information to assist them in making better, more effective business decisions. Bluntly, these training sessions help you and your staff "stay out" of trouble. We are sensitive to general business management and procedure; we serve you by integrating this knowledge into our legal advice and judgment. During the operation of any business, questions frequently arise that require legal input and advice to avoid or minimize problems. We encourage our clients to consult with us frequently and early, rather than waiting for a problem to ripen into a full-blown dispute.
Liability and Damage Analysis
At the beginning of any dispute, we review from both a factual and legal standpoint your right to receive compensation, or successfully defend against a claim asserted by an adverse party. We believe it is critical to inform you as early as possible of the relative strengths and weaknesses of a potential or actual dispute. It is our goal to provide you with this necessary information so that you can make the most informed and cost effective business decisions. By performing liability and damage analysis early in a dispute, prior to your incurring substantial legal costs, we provide real economic value to your organization.
Construction Claim Defense or Preparation
Our team approach to construction claims often combines the talents of both experienced construction attorneys and claims analysts who have firsthand experience with the construction industry and the claim process. Our goal is to thoroughly analyze a claim situation from both a legal and factual standpoint, and then prepare the best presentation or defense of the claim. This process not only results in the best statement of your position, but also provides a frank analysis of the strengths and weaknesses of the claim. An early and realistic assessment allows our clients to determine the appropriate dollar investment to make, and to intelligently evaluate settlement options. t also establishes the legal foundation to be employed in the event litigation is necessary.
Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)
Businesses now face an array of mechanisms that supplement or bypass the courtroom, commonly called Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR). Knowing when to use ADR and which ADR tool to use can often mean the difference between a successful resolution of a dispute or protracted litigation. Our attorneys have participated in all forms of ADR, and are well versed in the advantages and disadvantages of arbitration, mediation, mini-trials, dispute review boards and "partnering." We can advise you on which type of ADR best fits your needs, when it is appropriate, and how best to prepare for these informal types of dispute resolution.
Litigation
The economics of litigation require that we do everything possible to ensure that our clients prevail. We maximize our clients' opportunity for success in litigation in a number of ways. First, all of the principals of the firm are experienced litigators, with proven success in litigation. Second, where appropriate, our attorneys work with highly skilled paralegals and experts who operate together as a team, working with the client to develop and implement a comprehensive plan for any litigation. We believe that development of such a plan, combined with our ability to present complex factual issues in a clear, compelling, and straightforward manner, is essential to successful litigation.
Finally, although we conduct our litigation efforts under the assumption that trial will occur, we also work closely with you to determine if and when further settlement discussions or ADR would be prudent. Stated otherwise, our philosophy is "bottom line" oriented; we do whatever is necessary to achieve an economically advantageous and valuable solution for you.
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