Litigation Law

Litigation Law

What you need to know about Litigation

It’s important to first understand that litigation differs from a lawsuit. The latter represents a civil, legal dispute between a plantiff and defendant. Litigation, however, is the process the lawsuit goes through once filed. So litigation is actually a method for settling a lawsuit or legal dispute.

Make no mistake…litigation can be a time-consuming process. Many trials don’t happen before one year of the suit’s filing. Once begun, some trials take years to conclude. The longer the litigation, the more costly the trial. Costs aside, trials can be stressful, damages are unpredictable, appeals can extend the outcome even longer, and trials are public, unless sealed by a judge. That’s why the majority of cases by some calculations up to 95%, both sides agree to a settlement. 

With that in mind, you need a litigation attorney who can navigate towards the best outcome. At High Swartz, we’re concerned about the best outcome for you. Our attorneys will assess the specifics of your case and calculate your risks based on the facts. If litigation is in your best interests, we’ll prepare a sound case in your favor, if not, we’ll discuss a possible settlement and request a favorable terms you can live with based on your personal goals. 

 

If we, and you, decide it’s best to litigate, we’re staffed to handle a wide variety of cases including:

 

Key Factors to consider when pursuing litigation

These are cases where it makes perfect sense to pursue litigation. A great many litigation cases revolve around breach of contract, employment, business disputes, real estate deals, and personal injury.

In determining whether to proceed or not, we assess six key factors:

  1. Risk/Reward: Is what you will gain from litigation worth the cost it will take?
  2. Case Strength: An experienced Litigation attorney can analyze the evidence and assess your chances of winning.
  3. Options: Have other options like mediation or settlement been exhausted?
  4. Privacy: Are you willing to have details of your dispute go public?
  5. Judgement: Even if you win, can you collect? In many instances, the opposition may lack the necessary assets to pay you even if the judgement is awarded in your favor.
  6. Appeals:  If either side believes the pre-trial or trial process was flawed, there are often a number of appellate rights available to correct the problem or require a new trial. 

 Our goal is to serve you or your organization through a combination of skilled advocacy, practical advice, and knowledge of both the law and, most important, your business or personal goals.

Select the right firm

There are a lot of consideration surrounding litigation. Make sure you get the right legal counsel to make the right decision…Legal counsel that is experienced, diverse, and highly capable. Our litigation lawyers can help you present and resolve disputes as wells as litigate. Our goal is to serve you or your organization through a combination of skilled advocacy, practical advice, and knowledge of both the law and, most important, your business or personal goals.

We’ll put that track to work for your behalf and get you the results you want. Whether it involves a lawsuit or settlement…Just give us a call. 

 

Litigation Law Attorneys

Thomas D. Rees

Thomas D. Rees
Thomas D. Rees heads the firm’s Litigation, Employment Law and Education Law Practices. He focuses his practice primarily on employment and labor law and private education law.

David J. Brooman

David J. Brooman
David J. Brooman has more than three decades experience in environmental law, zoning and land use development, and environmental litigation.

Chelsey A. Christiansen

Chelsey A. Christiansen
Chelsey A. Christiansen focuses her legal practice on litigation, family and juvenile law, child custody, divorce, child support, and child advocacy.

Samuel T. Cooper

Samuel T. Cooper
Samuel T. Cooper is a Litigation attorney in our Norristown, Montgomery County, PA office.

Kevin Cornish

Kevin Cornish
Kevin Cornish focuses his practice on commercial, civil, and contract & business litigation.  His clients include individuals as well as local, regional, and national businesses.

Mark R. Fischer Jr.

Mark R. Fischer Jr.
Mark Fischer is a partner in the firm’s litigation department. He focuses his practice primarily on representing businesses in breach of contract, payment collection, construction defect, and consumer protection disputes throughout Pennsylvania and New Jersey.

Robert E. Gordon

Robert E. Gordon
Robert E. Gordon is a civil litigation, Intellectual Property (IP) and registered U.S. Patent attorney in our Doylestown, Bucks County office.

Gilbert P. High Jr.

Gilbert P. High Jr.
Gilbert P. High, Jr. has devoted his career primarily to the practice of Municipal and Real Estate and Land Use Law.

Thomas E. Panzer

Thomas E. Panzer
Workers' Compensation Attorney Thomas E. Panzer’s practice areas focus on administrative litigation, including zoning, land use, and municipal law.

James B. Shrimp

James B. Shrimp
James B. Shrimp concentrates his practice in the representation of employers in discrimination cases brought in federal court and state court, and at the administrative level.

Richard C. Sokorai

Richard C. Sokorai
Richard Sokorai is an equity partner at High Swartz and concentrates his practice in civil litigation, employment, real estate and environmental law.

Kathleen M. Thomas

Kathleen M. Thomas
Kathleen M. Thomas concentrates her practice in the areas of municipal law, small business, non-profit law, and civil litigation. Kathleen is also experienced in other areas of municipal law, including Right to Know, land development, zoning, code, and enforcement.

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