Overview

The litigation and trial attorneys at Lewis Kappes have a comprehensive understanding of the litigation and trial processes based on many years of experience. We focus on moving cases along rapidly and securing results while minimizing the stress, costs and other burdens associated with contested litigation. Lewis Kappes trial attorneys represent all types of clients, including individuals, small businesses, national and international corporations, insurance companies and associations in every kind of dispute. Our attorneys pride themselves on being well prepared and readily accessible to clients. We are aggressive with proactive investigation, research each claim and use of the discovery process to maximize early resolution opportunities.

Civil and Commercial Litigation

Lewis Kappes provides outcome-oriented representation for individuals and businesses in routine and complex litigation matters involving:

Contract Disputes

Business Fraud

Corporate and partnership contested dissolutions

Shareholder Disputes

Intellectual Property protection

Corporate Management Disputes

Civil Rights

Construction Defect Claims

Partner Buy-In and Buy-Out Disputes

Labor and Employment Disputes

Enforcement and Defense involving Non-Compete Agreements

Enforcement and Defense involving Non-Solicitation Agreements

Real Estate and Title Insurance Claims

Trade Secrets

Disputed Claims in Bankruptcy

Franchise Agreement Disputes

Creditors Rights and Commercial Foreclosure

Wrongful Death and Catastrophic Injury Claim

Lewis Kappes has experience handling multi-million-dollar Wrongful Death claims and Catastrophic Injury claims, including:

Trucking Accidents

Explosion Cases

Motorcycle Collisions

Bicycle-Auto Collisions

Scaffolding Accidents

Industrial Worksite Fatalities

Traumatic Brain Injuries

Drowning Accidents

Pedestrian-Auto Collisions

Boating Collisions

Amputation Claims

Child Wrongful Death

Drunk Driving Accidents

Lewis Kappes is proactive in assembling the critical documents, hiring appropriate experts and taking key depositions to look for early resolutions in difficult cases. Whether at mediation or a jury trial, we drive the case effectively so that our clients are well postured for positive results.

Appeals

Challenging or defending a decision on appeal requires a distinct set of skills, focused on rigorous analysis, thorough research and strong persuasive writing. Lewis Kappes appellate attorneys have clerked for appellate judges, held leadership positions in the state bar appellate practice section, and have been recognized in Super Lawyers and Best Lawyers in America for appellate practice. We regularly handle appeals in both state and federal courts, and have represented clients in numerous precedent-setting cases. In addition to appeals in cases that Lewis Kappes handled in earlier stages, we also act as appellate co-counsel or represent clients seeking new counsel for an appeal.