Business & Civil Litigation Practice Group

In resolving disputes, our client’s goal is our top priority.  Our Litigation Practice Group has extensive experience in the art of negotiation, litigation, mediation, and arbitration.  We have experience resolving all types of litigation matters, such as complex business disputes, contract claims, collection and loan recovery disputes, shareholder and partnership disputes, construction disputes, insurance claims, employment termination disputes (including non-competition issues), professional liability claims, personal injury claims, surety claims, real estate disputes, and lender liability claims. 

With years of experience in the state and federal courts throughout New England and New York, our Litigation Practice Group understands how litigation can be an effective tool in meeting client objectives; however, we recognize that it is often in the best interest of our client to explore non-litigation alternatives, particularly when compared to the substantial cost and delays inherent in protracted litigation.  In appropriate cases, mediation or arbitration is recommended as a more cost-effective method of dispute resolution.

When litigation is necessary to protect the interests of our client, our Litigation Practice Group first formulates a strategy designed to achieve the client’s goals.  Our philosophy is to prosecute litigation aggressively while respecting the need to create and abide by a budget which is both realistic and appropriate for the particular matter.  All litigation files are carefully managed, client communication is ongoing, and pending cases are systematically reviewed to ensure a continuing cost-benefit analysis throughout the process.

A senior attorney/paralegal team is assigned primary responsibility for each litigation matter.  Depending upon the scope of the matter, an associate may also be assigned to a particular file in order to reduce fees while proceeding aggressively.  Our Litigation Practice Group is trained to recognize opportunities presented by the litigation process to effectuate a favorable settlement, yet every case is handled in a manner that ensures full and adequate preparation for trial, should the matter progress to that point.  Our attorneys also have substantial experience and track records of success in appeals in state and federal courts throughout New England.

Regular communication with each client is maintained to ensure that they are always kept apprised of the progress of their matter(s) and are in a position to provide appropriate and necessary input into the negotiation and litigation strategy.  Our Litigation Practice Group takes great pride in the fact that we make the clients’ needs our top priority, and open and continual communication with each client is our key to successful business relationships.