Practice Areas

•  Alternative Dispute Resolution Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) is the process of resolving legal conflicts without going to trial. Our firm has substantial training and knowledge in arbitration, mediation, mini-trials, and private judging services. We counsel clients in determining when ADR is in their best interests and meets their needs better than traditional litigation, and on the legal consequences flowing from the use of ADR.
  
  
• Aviation We provide comprehensive representation in the defense of: owner/operator mechanic liability claims; manufacturer/product liability claims; and, trucking and transportation claims. We also handle piloting and cockpit management cases, airport and premises actions, and FAA enforcement actions. We have been recommended as staff counsel by the AOPA and EAA. More About Aviation.
  
  
• Civil Rights We defend clients who face allegations of police misconduct, sexual harassment, and any form of alleged discrimination - age, disability and illness, national origin, sex, race, or religion - in employment, public accommodations, education, housing, or voting.
  
  
• Commercial Litigation and Appeals Our firm is knowledgeable and conscientious whenever it becomes necessary to engage in trials in all manner of civil cases. We provide a wide array of services to our business clients whenever disputes with customers or other businesses require vigorous courtroom advocacy. We handle appeals of civil trial court decisions. Our attorneys are admitted to practice in both state and federal courts.
  
  
• Construction Law Our firm represents owners, contractors, construction managers, developers, and suppliers in all aspects of the construction process, including bidding and document preparation, contract negotiation and formation, contract performance, financing and warranty issues, mechanics' and materialmen liens, and claims and dispute resolution.
  
  
• Employment Law Employment law covers a complex network of laws and regulations that controls how employers must treat employees, former employees, and applicants for employment. We have attorneys with substantial skill in interpreting and construing state and federal statutes and court decisions in areas such as discrimination, violations of civil rights, affirmative action, sexual harassment, employee benefits, wrongful discharge allegations and employment contracts.
  
  
• Estates & Trusts Our attorneys are trained in all aspects of estate planning, including the probate tax strategies, drafting of wills, living wills and trusts.
  
  
• Insurance Law We handle a variety of insurance regulatory matters and transactions involving insurance and reinsurance companies. We provide insurance coverage opinions and consultation for insurance companies and corporate clients. We have helped our clients to determine their rights and obligations under insurance policies.
  
  
• Land Use and Zoning State, county, and municipal restrictions and regulations on real property use and property development are increasing in both number and complexity. As part of our Real Estate practice, our firm offers knowledgeable representation and consultation in this unique area of law.
  
  
• Landlord/Tenant Law A variety of disputes frequently arise between the fee owner of a commercial or residential property and persons who rent from the owner the temporary right to possess and occupy the property. Our firm is skilled at negotiating resolutions to these disputes, and litigating them if necessary.
  
  
• Medical Malpractice Our attorneys possess considerable familiarity in defending health care providers.
  
  
• Personal Injury Defense Our attorneys have extensive knowledge defending all manner of personal injury lawsuits, such as allegations of wrongful death, all types of motor vehicle accidents, malpractice, products, and allegations of negligent and intentional misconduct.
  
  
• Patent/Copyright Litigation Attorneys in our firm have extensive background and knowledge in the broad spectrum of intellectual property.
  
  
• Probate Litigation Our firm has broad knowledge in representing heirs, beneficiaries, and trustees in disputes arising out of wills and trusts. Our referrals come from estate planning attorneys, banks and trust companies.
  
  
• Products Liability We have an excellent track record defending companies against allegations that their products were designed, manufactured, sold, and/or furnished in an unsafe manner, including: aircraft, aircraft components, engines and engine components; asbestos; fuel systems; machinery and tools; products and devices; motor vehicles and recreational products.
  
  
• Professional Malpractice Defense We vigorously represent health care providers, lawyers, or other professionals against allegations of professional malpractice.
  
  
• Real Estate We are proficient in litigation involving real estate as well as real property transactions. Our attorneys represent both commercial clients and individuals in allproceedings and transactions that deal with real property-land and the structures attached to it-including purchase and sale agreements, construction, mortgages, foreclosures, leases, zoning, title examinations, quiet title actions, closings, and property management.
  
  
• State, Local, and Municipal Law The attorneys in our firm have knowledge in the areas of the powers and liabilities of state, county, and municipal governments, including such matters as eminent domain, municipal employment disputes, land use and zoning, and personal or property injuries by municipal employees.
  
  
• Toxic Torts Our attorneys have extensive skill in defending companies against allegations of injury by exposure to toxic and other dangerous substances, forms of energy, and devices, including asbestos, chemicals and hazardous waste.
  
  
• Transportation Law Our lawyers represent both individuals and corporate clients, such as airlines, railroads, trucking firms, and others involved in transporting passengers, goods, or both, in tort and contract actions in private commerce as well as in compliance actions involving government regulatory agencies such as the Federal Aviation Administration and National Transportation Safety Board, among others.