Litigation

Attorneys at Vestevich, Mallender, DuBois & Dritsas are experienced in all areas of trial and appellate practice in civil litigation, including medical and drug, professional liability, personal injury, products liability, insurance and negligence, and mass tort litigation.

We regularly address all aspects of business claims, including:

• Administrative litigation at state and federal levels
• Antitrust & trade regulation
• Business litigation
• Dealer, distributor & franchise claims
• Employment discrimination & wrongful discharge
• Domestic Relations
• Custody and Support
• Professional Malpractice
• Wrongful Death
• Insurance coverage
• Patent, trademark & copyright
• Real estate, construction & condemnation
• Securities
• Shareholder disputes
• Product Liability
• Trade secrets & unfair competition
• Mass Tort and Class Actions
• Fiduciary and estate administration disputes

Helping our clients stay out of court by limiting or preventing liability is a key element of our approach to business disputes. To support fully our clients and their business needs, VMD&D attorneys also explore the risks and benefits of cost-effective strategies, such as alternative dispute resolution, mediation and arbitration. Whether before an administrative tribunal, a state or federal trial court, or in an appeals court, VMD&:D attorneys have the experience necessary to meet clients’ business and commercial needs where litigation may result.

When you retain Vestevich, Mallender, DuBois & Dritsas to handle your case, you can rest easy. Why? Because you're in good hands. Our attorneys are steadfast and resolute — they have the trial skills and the practical experience to bring a lawsuit to a satisfactory conclusion. And they do it in a manner and a style that commands respect.

How we work for you

We use our experience and creativity to develop the right strategy for you. We review all of the following, and more:

• The nature of the claim, defenses available, and any merits of the claim
• Your goals, including cost containment, loss prevention, and business policy
• Discovery or investigative methods including issues to be explored, witnesses deposed, etc.
• Use of expert witnesses
• Settlement negotiations
• Hearing or trial preparation and conduct
• Alternative dispute resolution strategies
• Cost-sharing strategies including working with other named parties or contractors and investigating insurance coverage
• Methods and timing of reporting progress to you

We have your interests in mind, and we implement the strategy that is right for you and designed for success.

For more information on our Litigation practice, please contact:
Philip Vestevich 
William J. Lamping 
L. Stanford Evans 
Alan M. Kanter 

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