In today's litigious society, businesses and individuals must be proactive in structuring their affairs to protect against the assertion of claims brought by the government, competitors, employees, consumers, former associates and colleagues and the public. Trial lawyers at Maguire & Schneider, L.L.P. provide our clients with a full range of aggressive representation in all facets of dispute resolution.
Maguire & Schneider, L.L.P. has developed extensive business litigation capabilities. Other areas of particular expertise include negligence and product liability, computer law, real estate law, tax appeals, utility law, labor and management issues, and employment discrimination cases, and unfair and deceptive trade practices. The firm is equipped to handle complex corporate disputes, but also has extensive experience in successfully defending cases in areas such as fraud, consumer sales practices violation and general commercial cases.
But Maguire & Schneider, L.L.P.'s experience does not necessarily come at a high price. The firm is well aware that litigation is expensive and strives to keep its extensive experience affordable. Additionally, the firm has the potential to arrange alternative billing methods to make litigation as cost effective as possible.
Most importantly, efficiency is the bottom line at Maguire & Schneider, L.L.P. The firm's trial lawyers are committed to the philosophy that the ultimate goal of litigation is to resolve the dispute between the parties favorably to our client as quickly and as inexpensively possible, while at the same time fully protecting the rights, property and interests of the client. Our lawyers are constantly alert to alternative dispute resolution possibilities.
The firm's lawyers first assess the costs and benefits of litigation in attempting to reach an economically favorable result for the client. Then, our attorneys carefully determine whether each step in litigation is economically justifiable as they plan case strategies in conjunction with the client. Efficiency continues in case management as the firm utilizes state-of-art computer technology and systems.
Our lawyers believe that strong negotiation skills to complement trial skills are important factors in quality representation. When trying a case or resolving it through a less formal dispute resolution procedure, the lawyers at Maguire & Schneider, L.L.P. are committed to applying the most cost effective methods to whatever disputes their clients confront.
Maguire & Schneider, L.L.P. provides a full range of representation in all aspects of dispute resolution including the following:
Commercial Disputes: Our attorneys assist clients who face commercial disputes and protect them from the growing vulnerability of serving as corporate directors, officers or partners. Our lawyers have had considerable success in lawsuits involving fiduciary duties, fraud, misrepresentation, RICO, white-collar criminal defense, insurance coverage and contract litigation.
Professional Liability: With the recent growth in professional malpractice suits and regulatory enforcement actions, our trial attorneys handle a variety of adversarial and counseling matters for professionals in the medical, legal and accounting fields, as well as other professional areas.
Securities Law: We have worked with investor clients as well as securities brokers and dealers to resolve federal and state securities disputes, including arbitrations, trials and mediations.
Construction Litigation: We work with our clients in the construction industry to resolve their disputes through partnering agreements, mediation, early neutral evaluation, arbitration and litigation. We prepare and evaluate claims for extra payments, time extensions or delay damages, and we prosecute and defend claims before mediation tribunals, arbitration panels, courts and juries.
Employer/Employee Relations: Employee relations have become much more legally complex with the enactment of numerous laws creating rights and liabilities. Our clients can rely upon the depth of our experience as we work with them to develop and enforce non-compete agreements, protected trade secrets, prepare and enforce employment contract and defending intentional torts and related insurance coverage matters.
Intellectual Property: With the growth in technology, protecting a client's intellectual assets has become critical to today's businesses. Our attorneys assist companies in protecting confidential business information and enforcing their intellectual property rights, copyrights, trademarks, service marks and trade names.
Alternative Dispute Resolution: Disputes today are resolved in many forms in addition to the traditional trial in the courtroom. Our lawyers have substantial experience in various alternative dispute processes including arbitrations before the American Arbitration Association, the National Association of Securities Dealers, the New York Stock Exchange, court-annexed mediations and summary jury trials. In addition to appearing as advocates on behalf of clients, our trial lawyers have served as appointed arbitrators and mediators in recognition of their stature and sound business judgment. Controversy is inevitable in today's business environment. We resolve controversies and disputes in a cost effective manner that takes into account clients' long term business interests and goals.