We provide litigation counsel to businesses of all sizes and in all industries, including such major clients as global manufacturer The Black & Decker Corporation, telecommunications leader Verizon, nationwide retailer Lowe's, and financial services giant Bank of America, N.A. Miles & Stockbridge offers all our clients the services of practices focused on specific litigation concerns, including alternative dispute resolution, bankruptcy and creditors? rights, mass torts and product liability. The lawyers of the commercial and business litigation practice work with these groups, as well as colleagues in such practices as securities, tax, real estate, employee benefits and employment, to handle commercial and business disputes involving contractual issues, business torts, trade practices and regulation disputes, financial institution litigation and corporate governance and compliance, among many other topics.

Our commercial and business litigation lawyers, like all of the firm's litigators, have one primary focus ? to secure the best results for our clients. We are aggressive advocates in and out of the courtroom. Because of our extensive trial experience we frequently are able to craft the most favorable trial approach based on our knowledge of the jurisdiction involved. When a lawsuit first arises, we undertake a swift and thorough investigation of the facts, after which we advise clients on litigation strategy based on our assessment of cost and risk. We try more cases than many large firms, and are not reluctant to pursue trial rather than negotiation and settlement. Our litigation services are cost-effective, and while we staff cases efficiently, our rates still allow for substantial involvement of our experienced partners without substantial additional cost. Speed and flexibility are also hallmarks of our practice, and we excel at securing (and defending against) emergency injunctions to protect our clients? interests and assets.

The key areas of focus in our commercial and business litigation practice include:

* Breach of contract
* Partnership disputes
* Joint ventures
* Trade secrets and unfair competition
* Stock options and shareholder disputes

We take an aggressive, yet conservative approach when litigating on behalf of our clients. We extensively research and prepare our cases, even during the initial phases of a trial. We only represent our clients in hearings, depositions, meetings or trials if we are fully prepared. We don’t make representations on behalf of our clients unless we have thoroughly researched the law and are confident that our assertions are in our clients’ best interests.