Our firm has tried hundreds of cases involving many different types of disputes before judges and juries. We have the experience to present your case in an effective and aggressive manner. In emergency situations, we know the procedures and the law necessary to obtain a TRO (temporary restraining order), pre-judgment attachment and other types of injunctive relief.
Here are just a few of the types of commercial matters that we regularly handle in court:
- Corporate Shareholder, LLC Member & Partnership disputes
- Covenants Not to Compete and Trade Secrets
- Landlord/Tenant evictions and claims
- Collections
- Breach of Contract Cases
- Employee and Subcontractor issues
- Tortious Interference in Business
- Mechanic’s Liens
Arbitration/Mediation
We are able to assist you or your business resolve conflicts through alternative dispute resolution procedures such as mediation and arbitration. In some cases, mediation or arbitration is the most cost-effective and expeditious means of resolving a dispute. Furthermore, many agreements have mandatory American Arbitration Association (AAA) provisions in which case you must engage in alternative dispute resolution of the claim through the AAA. We have the experience and knowledge to provide you or your business effective representation throughout the alternative dispute resolution process.
Injunctions
In many cases you are seeking to prevent harm to your business by another business or former employee. You may need an injunction preventing irreparable harm, such as loss of customers or damage to goodwill by defamatory statements. In emergency situations, we know the procedures and the law necessary to obtain a TRO (temporary restraining order), pre-judgment attachment and other types of injunctive relief.
Civil Claims
In addition to our commercial litigation practice, we also handle consumer claims involving personal injury, wrongful death, construction problems, creditor/debtor relations, landlord/tenant issues and many other types of cases.
Electronic Evidence
The ability to secure electronic evidence, such as e-mails, computer files and website evidence is essential to modern litigation success. Our firm has always been at the forefront of legal technology and is very experienced in using technology to our clients’ advantage even from anonymous sources, and to use that evidence effectively in court. When appropriate, we retain forensic computer experts.
Defense
If you are, or may be, a defendant in a commercial litigation or criminal matter, we can help you. Our firm understands the burdens of proof required to win a case. We have the experience and the legal knowledge necessary to assert and advocate the defenses that will lead to success inside the courtroom.
Courts
We are licensed and regularly appear in state and federal courts throughout the Washington Metropolitan area in Virginia, Maryland and the District of Columbia. We also handle appeals to the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals and the Virginia Supreme Court.