Practice area 01
Civil Litigation
What we handle
- Contract breach and commercial disputes
- Business torts — fraud, conversion, tortious interference
- Real property and title disputes
- Insurance coverage and bad faith
- Premises liability claims
- Multi-party and class-adjacent litigation
How we approach civil litigation
We assess every case the same way: map the evidence, identify the strongest theory, find the weakness in theirs. That sequence doesn't change whether the matter settles at mediation or goes to the jury. Preparation is not a pre-trial phase — it is the entire engagement.
Discovery is where most civil matters are won or lost. Our approach to written discovery, depositions, and expert retention reflects that reality. We do not treat interrogatory responses as paperwork. We treat them as strategy.
When a case reaches trial, we present to the jury the same story we identified on day one — refined, specific, supported by the record we built. Jurors reward clarity and specificity. We prepare every client witness with that standard in mind.
Example matters
Situation
A commercial landlord claimed breach of a lease agreement and sought more than $1.8M in damages after an early-exit dispute. The tenant's written records were incomplete.
Outcome
Through targeted discovery and deposition of the landlord's property manager, we established a prior oral modification. The matter resolved for a fraction of the claimed amount.
Situation
A business owner alleged that a former partner diverted corporate opportunities over a two-year period, resulting in significant revenue loss.
Outcome
We obtained a favorable jury verdict after a five-day trial, including an award of attorneys' fees under the applicable business statute.
All case descriptions are anonymized. Past results do not guarantee future outcomes. Each matter depends on its specific facts and applicable law.
Related results
$2.4M jury verdict
Premises liability matter
Six-figure recovery
Construction defect matter
Common questions
- How long does a civil case typically take?
- Complexity and the court's docket control the timeline. A contract dispute that settles at mediation may resolve in four to eight months. A case that proceeds to trial typically takes eighteen months to three years from filing. We give you an honest estimate after reviewing the specifics of your matter.
- What is the difference between arbitration and litigation?
- Arbitration is a private adjudication process — faster, confidential, and final (appeals are very limited). Litigation goes through the public court system with full appellate rights. Many commercial contracts require arbitration. We evaluate the clause and advise you on your options before recommending a path.
- Do you take civil cases on contingency?
- In certain plaintiff-side cases — particularly personal injury and some commercial matters — yes. We evaluate the merits, damages, and collectability before agreeing to contingency terms. We are transparent about our fee structure from the first conversation.