While never losing sight of our primary responsibility to provide clients with the most thorough legal counsel and representation, we proactively pursue favorable settlements through negotiation, because we understand that collaboration and compromise most often results in faster case resolution, substantially reduced legal expense, and diminished stress for clients and their families.  The negotiation process also allows both sides greater flexibility and permits more creative solutions than can be obtained in court.  And, negotiated agreements tend to be stronger than court-imposed solutions, more likely to be honored, and thus less likely to cause problems or further litigation in the future.

The individual circumstances of our client, the positions taken by the other party as well the tactics of opposing counsel, and the personalities of all participants all play a role in determining if and when negotiations can or should be initiated and whether they will be successful.  We have successfully negotiated favorable out of court settlements for our clients in the vast majority of cases, because of the strengths we bring to the table:  rigorous preparation, a keen understanding of the law, a creative approach to problem-solving, and our reputation for honesty, integrity and vigorous advocacy.