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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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Mediation and Alternative Dispute Resolution
Lewis Kappes ADR attorneys have the skills to resolve disputes efficiently, avoiding or minimizing the necessity of Court intervention. Lewis Kappes has attorneys certified and registered in:
- Civil Mediation
- Domestic Mediation
- Binding and Non-Binding Arbitration