ISLLP’s Litigation Approach:
- Avoid if Possible
- Realistically Assess the Situation
- Keep Costs as Low as Possible
In addition to helping you with a wide variety of contract-related tasks (see Practice Areas), ISLLP will represent you in civil litigation. Our guiding philosophy: to avoid litigation unless the expected gains and benefits are expected to outweigh the costs and risks.
We call this our “avoidance philosophy” – and it starts at the very beginning with ISLLP’s approach to contract law. In matters involving written contracts drafted by us, implementation of this philosophy means a very careful understanding of and review of the types of problems that might possibly arise as a consequence of a specific contractual relationship. We can then draft a written contract which is fair to all parties, and sufficiently clear and unambiguous so that there is a deterrent to litigation.
Litigation is expensive, distracting, and consumes a variety of resources throughout your company. One way to minimize costs is through self-help. We are prepared to provide you with information about how you can use self-help to pursue certain types of claims in Small Claims Court, with relatively small charges for our helpful and instructive legal advice.
When litigation appears to be the best approach, with the greatest opportunity to vindicate your rights or obtain appropriate economic recovery, we will keep you personally advised of the progress of our activities in a timely manner. Decisions as to possible solutions, what we recommend proposing to the other party, and what would constitute a reasonable and achievable settlement all involve frequent and close communication with you, as the decision-maker.
