Intelligent Litigation

Intelligent litigation means:

Strategy. Each matter is different. Some disputes can be resolved through negotiation, others belong in arbitration or mediation, and others must be litigated aggressively in court. Some can be permitted to unfold gradually; others demand immediate action. Some disputes are best litigated in alliance with other parties; in others, our client is best served by standing alone. Each case presents strategic choices from the first day-choices that will make the difference between success and failure. We identify the crucial strategic issues for each matter, and work with our clients to develop an intelligent strategy from the beginning.

Staffing. Our litigation teams are selected carefully to meet the requirements of each case. We staff matters with a mix of seasoned trial lawyers, talented associates, and specialists in litigation logistics. The goal is to create the team of lawyers best suited to acheive a successful conclusion. We also use experienced legal support personnel to round out these effective and efficient litigation teams.

Technology. We employ up-to-date technology to manage large document cases, communicate with clients and among ourselves, analyze data, and provide compelling presentations in the courtroom.

Managing Cost. Our clients need to control litigation costs and to understand in advance what those costs will be. We counsel clients on ways to minimize litigation risks and costs, and we work with clients to develop realistic budgets so that the costs of litigation can be managed like other business expenses.

Recruiting. We recruit well-trained and experienced attorneys who bring to the firm a variety of talents and experiences, and who share a demonstrated commitment to top-quality performance. We are committed to diversity, and work to recruit, retain, and promote top-quality lawyers from all backgrounds.

Firm Culture. We believe that our lawyers should develop both specific litigation skills and the ability to deal creatively with big-picture client issues. Individually, our lawyers are experienced litigators with proven track records; collectively, we work together to meet the needs of our clients efficiently and effectively. In everything we do, we train our lawyers not just to be excellent technicians, but always to exercise mature judgment.