plot a strategy to realize those objectives in the shortest time possible. During the progress of our representation, we attempt to keep our clients informed about the progress of their matter by copying them on relevant documentation. Thus, when we discuss issues with our client, the client is always informed and prepared to assist in the representation. This form of preparation and communication has served us well in the over 28 years we have been in practice. Although we have an active litigation practice, very few of our cases have actually gone to trial. Most of our cases are resolved prior to trial by settlement or motion practice, in substantial part, because of our methodology of strategizing and prosecuting (or defending) our client’s interests. Our litigation experience carries over into our transactional business and vice versa. We approach our contract work in much the same way, first identifying our client’s objectives, then, in negotiation, we apply our litigation experience. What contract provisions or language is enforceable? How would a Court interpret the document? Do the mechanics of the contract document make sense? The converse is also applicable. When litigating, we consider the business objectives of the client drawing on the experience of our contract negotiations. In sum, our heads are not above the clouds over some ethereal legal theory. Rather, our attorneys are oriented at utilizing the law and ethical considerations to advance our client’s business objectives over all other considerations. At the outset of our representation, we also provide a written retainer agreement outlining the fees that we charge. That way, clients have an up-front understanding of the costs to be incurred. Strategy, planning, communication and attempting to meet our clients' business objectives in the shortest possible time-that's our philosophy. |