Commercial Disputes

In business, when negotiations and settlement discussions have failed, litigation in the courtroom becomes the main battlefield where the client must fight to gain or defend their rights. The Whittier Law Firm ("WLF") has over 25 years of litigation experience, prosecuting and defending client's rights in the halls of justice.

It is important to know and remember that success in the litigation forum starts before the first pleadings are filed in the case with the court.

The attorneys of the WLF first discuss with the client what their expectations are for success. It is often the case that a money judgment is the only real prize to be had after a long legal fight. So, where a client is also looking for an apology or some sort of personal vindication for the hurt they have suffered, that is a remedy beyond the power of the courts.

Second, the WLF prepares the client for the emotional toll that litigation can exact from the litigants. Court motions, discovery of documents and depositions, as well as the constant back-and-forth of accusations, is a trial in itself that the client must endure.

Lastly, there is the law involved and its application. The Whittier Law Firm thoroughly explains to the client how the law in their case is likely to be applied by the court and the prospects for success. All of the facts and evidence known at the initial stages is analyzed; deficiencies in the client's case weighed and the likelihood of mounting a successful plaintiff or defendant case appraised.

Once all of these steps have been completed, and the client as well as the Whittier Law Firm is confident that the proposed litigation can be successful, then battle plans are drawn and the war begins. From the time litigation starts, the WLF will pursue the client's case relentlessly and with vigor until victory or an acceptable settlement is secured.

The Whittier Law Firm has achieved litigation success in numerous areas of the law; the following is a list of these areas:

• Breach-of-contract claims
• Partnership disputes
• Stock-holder disputes
• Fraud · Business torts
• Permanent injunctions
• Preliminary injunctions
• Temporary restraining orders
• Property damage
• Defamation (libel and slander)
• Sale of goods / Uniform Commercial Code (UCC) matters
• Judgment enforcement and collection of debts
• Insurance coverage
• Construction Law
• Employment matters

If you believe that you or your company have a legitimate case to bring before the courts, then The Whittier Law Firm invites you to contact them at your earliest convenience to discuss your litigation needs. Let us draw up a battle plan for you, to secure and defend your legal rights.