Civil Litigation Defense

Civil litigation is defined as a legal dispute between two or more parties that seek money damages or specific performance rather than criminal sanctions. The civil litigation defense team at Shook, Hardy & Bacon L.L.P. (SHB) is made up of trial attorneys, also known as litigators, in the SHB Business Litigation Practice.

Our civil litigation defense team has successfully handled thousands of cases for clients engaged in major business disputes and civil litigation. We have represented clients in trials, hearings, arbitrations and mediations before administrative agencies, foreign tribunals and federal, state and local courts.

The role of a civil litigation defense attorney is challenging and diverse. From counseling through trial and appeal, our civil litigation defense team brings to the table comprehensive experience in complex, multi-jurisdictional matters dealing with numerous adversaries. We have managed cases involving class actions, antitrust, corporate governance, securities regulation, insurance coverage disputes, commercial and construction contracts, alternative dispute resolution, taxation, financial institutions, franchises and dealerships, and libel and First Amendment issues.

We take advantage of being surrounded by professionals in all industries, and we maintain well-established relationships with economists and forensic accountants that might assist us. We might draw on their expertise, for example, as we prepare a civil litigation defense and need to estimate economic damages, such as lost profits. SHB attorneys have prevailed on motions for dismissal or summary judgment in hundreds of complex matters.

We are well-versed in litigation alternatives, approaching each new case with flexibility and a dedication to innovative strategies. Moreover, the volume and variety of litigation handled by the firm allows SHB to remain on the cutting-edge of legal and technological developments. SHB civil litigation defense lawyers have earned a reputation for efficient and effective case resolution.

When you?re looking for a civil litigation defense team to represent your business in a high-stakes litigation on a regional or national level, consider SHB. Contact us today!