Commercial Litigation
Our commercial litigation practice includes antitrust claims, lender liability issues, business torts, construction disputes, real estate disputes, contract disputes, employment claims, insurance coverage issues, bad faith claims, professional liability (health care providers, attorneys and accountants), officer and director liability, securities fraud, defamation and false light invasion of privacy. Unlike many firms, we represent plaintiffs in commercial cases on both an hourly and a contingent fee basis.

 

Intellectual Property
Our litigators have experience in trade secrets, covenants not to compete, and other restrictive covenants litigation.

 

Injury and Wrongful Death
We represent both plaintiffs and defendants in major personal injury and wrongful death actions.

 

Employment Disputes
Our attorneys also have experience in employment related substantive areas, including claims of intentional infliction of emotional distress, breach of contract, discrimination, negligent hiring, sexual harassment, wrongful termination, and constructive discharge as well as claims asserting violations of the ADEA, ADA, FMLA, FLSA, ACRA and Title VII. In addition, we represent both plaintiffs and defendants in matters dealing with employment related covenants not-to-compete and confidentiality agreements.

 

Professional Liability
Our attorneys have extensive experience in handling cases for and against all of the recognized professions. We have defended and have prosecuted claims against accounting firms, law firms, medical professionals, nursing homes, financial advisors, architectural and engineering firms, and construction firms. Our practice includes representation not only in civil actions, but also in matters dealing with professionals’ licenses, certifications, peer review and disciplinary proceedings.

 

Healthcare Disputes
We have an active, diverse healthcare practice, providing clients a uniquely valuable level of experience and perspective. We represent individual physicians and group practices. We have experience in a wide variety of healthcare-related issues, including numerous hospital privilege and state licensing board disputes, peer review and related medical staff issues.

 

Alternative Dispute Resolution
We strongly support using Alternative Dispute Resolution ("ADR") mechanisms such as arbitration and mediation, whenever appropriate. Through properly planned ADR methods, clients can prevent or reduce costly litigation expenses, resolve disputes more quickly and, by resolving disputes in private, minimize adverse publicity. In addition, because disputes are resolved in non adversarial ways, ongoing business relationships can be maintained. Ed Sr. has extensive experience with court-ordered Settlement Conferences as a Maricopa County Superior Court Judge Pro Tempore, and has participated in literally hundreds of arbitrations, mediations or settlement conferences as a neutral or a lawyer for one or more of the parties.