Litigation
Recognized by their peers and industry publications as some of the best in their field, our litigation attorneys have years of experience handling a wide variety of disputes. We take a personal interest in your dispute and are vested in achieving a swift and satisfactory resolution. Whether an individual or a large, multi-national corporation, protecting our client’s rights forms the backbone of our Litigation practice.
Strategic Approach
From the outset, we work closely with you to develop a strategic plan to identify your goals and establish expectations. We work with you through every step of the process, sharing updates and advising on the best approach for each stage of the litigation.
Alternative Dispute Resolution
We understand that litigation is not always the best approach. When it supports your goals, we strive to prevent litigation through alternative forums of dispute resolution. Drawing on the experience of our colleagues in our Mediation & Arbitration practice, we can advise you on dispute resolution alternatives, which help minimize the impact of litigation on business operations and relationships.
Areas of focus include:
- Agriculture
- Antitrust, Consumer Protection and Fraud
- Appellate (state and federal)
- Aviation Law
- Class Action Defense (consumer and employment)
- Contracts and Commercial Disputes
- Creditors' Rights (including bankruptcy)
- Employment
- Finance and Securities
- Insurance Coverage
- Intellectual Property
- Mediation & Arbitration
- Municipal Law
- Product Liability
- Public Contracts
- Real Estate
- Shareholder Disputes
- Telecommunications
- Trade Secrets
- Trusts and Estates
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- 23 Stokes Lawrence Attorneys Recognized as Best Lawyers and Ones to Watch
- Stokes Lawrence Named to 2021 Best Law Firms List
- Stokes Lawrence Ranked Among Region's Largest Law Firms
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- 15 Stokes Lawrence Attorneys Named to 2019 Best Lawyers List
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