Litigation
We go to bat for you with capable, driven, experienced attorneys.
General Civil & Commercial Litigation
Contract Disputes
Employment Practice/Defense
Complex Multiparty Litigation
Probate Litigation
Mediation and Arbitration
When a dispute can’t be resolved through negotiation alone, DLHA represents clients in civil and commercial litigation, contract disputes, and probate matters, and defends employers facing workplace claims. The firm also handles complex, multiparty cases and represents clients in mediation and arbitration when a faster, less adversarial path is preferred.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Don’t ignore it, find your deadline to respond and contact a litigation attorney right away. Missing that deadline can lead to a default judgment against you before you’ve had a chance to defend yourself.
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Most disputes start with negotiation or mediation before heading to court, since litigation is slower and more expensive. An attorney can also check your partnership agreement for a built-in process for handling disagreements.
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Generally four years for a written contract and two years for an oral one. Wait too long and you can lose the right to sue entirely, so it’s worth acting well before the deadline.
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It varies widely with the complexity of the case, but commercial litigation rates commonly run around $375 to $400 an hour. Your total cost depends heavily on how long the case runs and whether it settles early.
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It depends on the strength of your case, the costs, and how quickly you need it resolved. Settling is usually cheaper and faster, and a good litigation attorney can advise which path fits your situation.