Litigation

Our business and commercial litigation attorneys handle virtually every type of business dispute and lawsuit. Representing business entities and individuals in both state and federal court, our attorneys are skilled at handling complex cases. Our attorneys focus on protecting and preserving our clients’ interests through constant client involvement and communication. We guide clients in identifying risks and risk avoidance and in quantifying litigation decisions with an eye toward cost containment, partnering with them throughout the entire process. From the very outset of a problem, we examine all possible issues, opportunities for resolution, and outcomes from both a legal and business perspective, taking into account the financial and other burdens presented by dispute resolution. We engage in careful planning with our clients in developing a strategy for a successful outcome. 

We also represent clients in litigation arising from copyright disputes, and matters involving the misappropriation of trade secrets. 

In addition to the above, we have substantial experience in complex jury and bench trials, as well as representing clients in complex arbitration proceedings and mediated dispute resolution. 

Our real estate litigators are involved in all aspects of litigation including resolution of disputes involving office buildings, retail and shopping centers, redevelopment projects, and apartments and other multifamily developments. We have acted as counsel for both plaintiffs and defendants in a wide range of litigation matters including property valuation and municipal taxation, business torts, construction defects, municipal tort liability, contract disputes, and land use disputes. We also represent clients in connection with disputes arising under commercial landlord/tenant relationships and real property foreclosure. 

Our attorneys represent clients in the collection and defense of all types of secured and unsecured claims, and regularly prosecute and defend actions in state and federal courts involving prejudgment remedies, fraudulent transfers, the appointment of receivers, mortgage foreclosures, attachments, garnishments, replevin (recovery of personalty), corporate dissolution, and secured transactions under the Uniform Commercial Code.

In bankruptcy cases, our attorneys regularly litigate matters arising in both reorganization and liquidation proceedings, including but not limited to, preference actions, relief from stay, proof of claim objections, and involuntary petitions.  Creditors’ rights and bankruptcy matters move quickly and circumstances can change rapidly. Our attorneys take aggressive and decisive action at the start of a matter, which often produces better results and lower costs for our clients. We complement our assertive and proactive litigation with skillful and experienced negotiating. In bankruptcy cases in particular, we combine aggressive litigation with skillful negotiating and consensus building to achieve our clients' goals. Opposing counsel often refer to us as their most formidable adversaries and their most effective negotiating partners.

Our municipal litigators provide experienced legal counsel to municipal clients and develop long-lasting relationships with the personnel responsible for the day-to-day operations of our towns and cities. We provide counsel to boards of selectmen, agencies, boards, and commissions in all aspects of municipal administration and procedure, including drafting ordinances and providing interpretative guidance on statutes, ordinances, and regulations. We also represent clients on both sides of civil litigation and adversarial proceedings involving municipalities such as property tax appeals, administrative appeals, Freedom of Information complaints, and planning, zoning, and wetlands applications and appeals.