Companies in high-stakes litigation are represented by Schwabe.
Overview
To be represented by Schwabe means you have a deep bench of powerful advocates who are resourceful, creative, and fully engaged in guiding your case.
Schwabe’s litigation practice is widely recognized and respected in the Pacific Northwest. Many of our professionals and lawyers litigate and practice across industries.
We defend companies, large and small, in a broad range of business and commercial disputes, IP and Patent litigation, products liability, bankruptcy litigation, shareholder disputes, construction litigation, and more.
A clear path forward in business disputes
We know business disputes are disruptive and costly. At every stage of a dispute, we advise on ways to avoid or minimize risk, manage costs effectively, and align strategies and tactics with your goals. Our communication is dependable, clear, and collaborative. Together, we aim to define and deliver success. Whether by securing early resolution through mediation, by winning dispositive motions, or by taking cases through trial and appeal, we champion your cause.
Trial-ready and proven
We seek to help clients understand and balance the benefits and costs of litigation, but do not shy away from court when it makes business sense to go there. We have a wide range of experience fighting for our clients’ interests in court, both at trial and on appeal. Our trial lawyers, including many women leaders in their fields, regularly try cases to verdicts before juries, judges, and arbitrators.
Our industry-focused approach delivers business perspective in disputes
Schwabe’s strong industry focus and understanding of our region’s vital economic sectors is an advantage in litigation; it helps bring clarity to complexity and makes us stronger litigators. Count on us to incorporate your business needs in our litigation strategies and tactics.
Construction Litigation
We don’t like claims or litigation any more than you do. But our veteran trial lawyers act decisively and effectively in the claims environment when necessary.
Maritime Litigation
We believe the maritime industry is the essential foundation for global trade and regional growth. While we are experienced trial lawyers, we are, first and foremost, dedicated maritime lawyers.
Experience
- Obtained a significant jury verdict for Big River Construction in its dispute with the City of Tillamook regarding payments due for construction of a wastewater treatment plant.
- Successfully tried a multimillion-dollar verdict against a city on a wastewater treatment facility.
- Won reversal of jury verdict in insurance coverage dispute to secure $12.5 million in coverage benefits (review pending).
- Achieved summary dismissal of a six-figure salvage claim against a vessel-owner client by educating a state-court factfinder on complex nuances of federal maritime salvage law.
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