Nearly Over 30 Years Of Representing Businesses And Their Owners

Litigation

Coleman & Horowitt, LLP knows some disputes cannot be resolved by the parties themselves. Sometimes trials, arbitration proceedings or administrative hearings are required. That is why Coleman & Horowitt, LLP has a robust litigation practice group that knows its way around the court room. Firm attorneys have tried to verdict over 100 court and jury trials and an equal number of arbitrations in courts throughout the State, including both Federal and State courts, as well as in administrative hearings, mediations, and arbitrations.

The firm has an established record of achieving clients’ goals through litigation, arbitration and mediation in the following areas:

Agricultural
Alternative Dispute Resolution
Banking & Finance
Bid Disputes
Business, Corporate and Real Estate Transactions
Business Torts including Fraud, Unfair Competition, and Trade Secrets
Class and Collective Actions (PAGA)
Complex Commercial Disputes
Construction Disputes including Construction Defects, Construction Claims, Mechanic’s Lien, Stop Notice, Surety and Miller Act Bonds
Collective Bargaining Negotiations
Collection and Creditor Rights
Contract Disputes
Corporate and Partnership Disputes
Defense of Collective and Class Actions
Defense of Governmental Entities
Defense of Individual Actions
Director’s and Officer’s Liability Defense
Employment Disputes
Enforcement of Secured and Unsecured Promissory Notes
Entertainment Disputes
Environmental Claims
Estate Planning, Probate & Tax
Executive and Employee Compensation
Franchisor/Franchisee Disputes
Freight Claims – Air, Ocean, and Truck
Insurance Coverage
Intellectual Property Disputes
Premises Liability Disputes
Probate and Trust Disputes
Professional Liability Defense
Property Damage Disputes – Real and Personal Property
Real Estate Disputes
Unlawful Detainer and Eviction

Understanding The Stages Of The Trial Process

Litigation follows a structured path from initial filing through final resolution. Our attorneys guide clients through each phase to achieve the best possible outcomes. The stages include:

Initial investigation and case evaluation: We conduct thorough fact-gathering and legal research to assess the strength of your position and develop a case strategy.
Pleadings stage: Formal complaints, answers and replies are filed with the court to establish the legal framework and issues in dispute.
Discovery phase: Both parties exchange information and gather evidence through various legal mechanisms to build their cases.
Pre-trial motions: Strategic filings may resolve certain issues before trial or potentially dismiss weak claims entirely.
Trial proceedings: Our skilled litigators present evidence and arguments to judges or juries in pursuit of favorable verdicts.
Appeals process: Either party may challenge trial court decisions in higher courts when legal errors or procedural issues occurred.

Each stage requires careful attention to deadlines, court rules and strategic considerations that can significantly impact your case outcome.

The Critical Role Of Discovery In Your Case

Discovery serves as the foundation for building a strong litigation strategy. This process involves several key components, including:

Interrogatories: Written questions that parties must answer under oath, providing crucial details about claims, defenses and supporting evidence
Depositions: Oral questioning of witnesses and parties under oath, often revealing important testimony that shapes case strategy and settlement discussions
Document requests: Formal demands for production of relevant records, contracts, communications and other materials that support or refute legal claims
Requests for admissions: Written statements that parties must admit or deny, helping establish undisputed facts and streamline trial preparation
Expert witness discovery: Depositions and reports from specialists who provide the technical knowledge necessary to understand complex case issues

Throughout this process, Coleman & Horowitt, LLP, works diligently to uncover favorable evidence while protecting your interests from overly broad or inappropriate discovery requests.

What Happens After Your Case Concludes

Whether your litigation concludes through a trial verdict or a settlement agreement, several important steps may follow. If you achieve a favorable verdict, enforcement proceedings might be necessary to collect monetary judgments or implement court orders.

Settlement agreements require careful drafting and monitoring to help ensure all parties fulfill their obligations. Some cases may warrant post-trial motions to modify or clarify court orders. When unfavorable outcomes occur, our team evaluates potential grounds for appeal, including legal errors or procedural issues that may have affected the result.

What Type Of Litigator Are You Looking For?

Reach out to us if you are looking for a banking litigation attorney, an insurance litigation lawyer or any other type of trial advocate.

To schedule a meeting with our team regarding any legal conflict that may lead to litigation or is already heading for court, call 559-343-2648 or send an email inquiry.