"While there is a perception that large complex cases require large firms, simply adding people does not necessarily produce results. Judgment and organization more than sheer numbers are what is essential in even the largest cases. From the experience of our trial lawyers, we have combined litigation management systems with the latest computer technology to ensure control and supervision over the potential complications of multiparty disputes. Our expertise and proven strategies continue to be the reasons that our clients choose this firm to represent them."
—John Bufe, Chair, Litigation Department
OUR APPROACH
POTTER MINTON attorneys combine trial advocacy with well-honed negotiating skills to aggressively seek the outcome desired by its clients. The keys to success in managing any litigation, simple or complex, are communication and preparedness. From a group of multidisciplinary legal professionals including partners, associates, legal assistants and consulting experts, we staff cases appropriately to ensure that the matter is always progressing, and that continuity and timely communication is provided to the insured and claims staff. We understand that important decisions such as securing experts, evaluating liability, planning discovery and recommending settlements are made together with the attorney and represented parties. We sharpen our trial skills by participating in continuing legal education seminars in numerous substantive legal areas to keep abreast of case law developments and new trial methods.
Our Litigation Department attorneys represent clients locally, regionally and nationally in federal and state trial and appellate courts, and before regulatory and administrative agencies.
Areas of significant experience include:
- Anti-Trust Actions
- Lender Liability
- Business Litigation
- Civil Rights
- Contract Disputes
- Deceptive Trade Practices Claims
- Defamation
- Discrimination And Harassment Claims
- Employment Disputes
- Environmental Litigation
- Health Care Liability Defense
- Municipal Liability
- Personal Injury Suits
- Products Liability
- Professional Liability
- Title Disputes
- Toxic Substance Litigation
OUR PHILOSOPHY
Our philosophy is to consistently achieve the results that our clients expect through effective, resourceful, efficient, and responsive representation. We practice law with the highest integrity, professionalism, and a commitment to excellence. Within this framework, we strive to offer cost-effective, innovative, and practical advice and solutions.
OUR SERVICES
Success and diversity are marks of the Firm's Litigation Department. It is distinguished by attorneys who are innovative and skilled in a full spectrum of legal areas. Heralded for their achievements in and out of the courtroom, these attorneys attract a breadth of civil law matters from collections to complex commercial litigation. The range of the department includes representation on both sides of labor and employment law disputes; service on numerous insurance defense matters with an emphasis in medical malpractice defense; resolution of domestic cases, child custody and divorce; involvement in comprehensive bankruptcy proceedings; retention on a variety of oil and gas litigation; and representation in all types of business litigation. Suits on behalf of injured individuals or wronged businesses are carefully scrutinized when we are asked to be involved. When an examination of the facts support findings of negligence, unfair practices or illegal activities, our attorneys get results.
Our attorneys have secured numerous recoveries in the millions of dollars for deserving plaintiffs. In contrast, other firm attorneys representing all types of defendants have saved clients millions of dollars.
Each attorney's detailed understanding of the strategies of complex litigation is supported by the command of the relevant facts through customized case management systems. With the aid of leading-edge computer technology for comprehensive legal research, the coordination of witness deposition testimony and control of thousands of exhibits, our attorneys can successfully manage any size trial — effectively, efficiently, and with proven results.
