The Trial and Litigation Practice
Attorneys at L&K have represented clients in all stages of the litigation process. We have taken cases through to jury verdict and have represented clients on matters before the Court of Appeal. While our lawyers welcome the opportunity to advocate our client’s interests through to a jury verdict, we also recognize the significant costs and risks of a trial. Therefore, at each stage of the litigation process, our attorneys look for settlement opportunities that achieve a client’s goals.
Because of the substantial costs and risks associated with litigation, from the onset of the engagement our trial and litigation lawyers work closely with clients to assess their needs, objectives, the merits of their position, and a planned course of action and strategy to accomplish a client’s goals. This means that from the very beginning, we explore creative options upfront ranging from negotiating a quick resolution to moving for immediate injunctive relief. Consistent with fulfilling our role of serving as a trusted business advisor to our clients, our transactional attorneys and litigators work side-by-side in evaluating whether litigation is the most effective manner for achieving each client’s goals.
If a decision is made to litigate, at each stage of the process we keep our clients advised and apprised of the case and continuously re-visit the cost-risk-benefit analysis with our clients during the course of the case. Through this interaction, attorneys and clients re-chart and re-assess the most efficient and cost-effective way to achieve the desired goal.
When appropriate, our Firm will undertake a case on a full or modified contingency basis. We litigate “high stakes,” complex litigation cases as well as business and commercial disputes between small business owners.
The types of cases we have handled include:
… in litigation, we understand that case organization and strategic planning are essential …