Complex Litigation Law Firm

Any type of litigation can be difficult, but complex litigation has even more complicating factors that require representation from an experienced attorney. If you have suffered a loss as a consumer, business owner or shareholder, you may need a complex litigation lawyer to fight for you. 

The complex litigation attorneys at Federman & Sherwood are tough yet pragmatic counselors who take a proactive approach to helping you resolve disputes.

When we file a lawsuit on behalf of our clients, we leave no stone un-turned. When opposing counsel sees our complex litigation attorneys across the table, they know that they are in for a tough fight. Call us today at 800-237-1277 for a free case review to learn how we can help.

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What Makes Litigation Complex?

Complex litigation is the name for any type of civil lawsuit that can be difficult with many potential parties involved or novel types of issues. While there is no such thing as a minor lawsuit, you may think of things like car accident cases and slip and fall claims as more straightforward matters.

There is usually a fact pattern that is not extremely complex and one party directly suing the other (with the insurance company in the middle). In complex litigation, there are one or more factors that can make your case far more challenging. 

Complex litigation may involve the following:

• Testimony from multiple expert witnesses
• The case spread out among multiple jurisdictions
• Multiple legal issues at the heart of the case
• Potential counterclaims against the initial plaintiffs
• A high amount of potential damages and the possibility of a punitive award
• An extensive discovery process at trial that can lead to many different forms of discoverable evidence
• An elongated trial schedule that can unfold over the process of years instead of months

Complex litigation cases could be filed in state or federal court. In some instances, venue and jurisdiction may be an issue, and these matters could play a significant role in the early stages of your case. Your case could be consolidated as a class action or as part of multidistrict litigation in federal court.

Because the cases are more complex, you can expect them to take longer. You may be dealing with extensive motions that are filed by both parties before trial. Discovery could take many months to complete, leading to motions for summary judgment before trial. Even after a judge or jury renders a verdict in your case, you can expect possible appeals to add even more time to the case. All of this is to say that you can expect a lengthy and unpredictable battle over the course of your entire matter.

While every lawsuit requires you to be strategic to an extent, complex litigation requires even more forethought and planning from the very beginning of your case. Before you even filed a lawsuit, you would need to fully understand your legal arguments and what you may be facing in the case. There may be a lengthy lead-up to when the case is actually filed, and you would need to work to put yourself in the strongest litigation position before that point. 

Complex Litigation Does Not Always Mean Trial

Not every complex litigation case will end up in a courtroom. In fact, a trial is actually very rare in a complex litigation case. Your case is much more likely to settle at some point in the process before you reach a judge or jury. The more prepared you are for trial, the stronger your negotiating position may be when you try to reach a settlement or engage in mediation.

Our complex litigation law firm can both help you build a strong case and negotiate on your behalf if you try to reach a settlement. 

How Federman & Sherwood Can Help You

The complex litigation attorneys at Federman & Sherwood have a diverse set of experience in numerous types of large cases. We can represent clients in many types of complex lawsuits, including:

• Antitrust
• Trade secret disputes
• Securities fraud
• False representations and fraud
• Mergers and acquisitions
• Business torts
• Insurance coverage

Since your case is going to involve an extensive set of facts and a lengthy litigation process, you need to hire a law firm that has the resources and wherewithal to handle your lawsuit. Federman & Sherwood has been the lead attorney in many large cases. We have over three decades each in practice, representing clients in complex litigation cases. We are litigators at heart, but we are also pragmatic enough to help you plan and settle your case when the facts support it. 

Contact a Complex Litigation Attorney Today

Let the complex litigation attorneys at Federman & Sherwood handle the heavy lifting of your case, working in partnership with you. Schedule a free case review with one of our complex litigation lawyers by calling us today at 405-235-1560 or 1-800-237-1277.