Civil litigation involves a dispute between two or more individuals or businesses, and typically relates to money, a breach of a duty, or a breach of contract such as failure to perform a contractual obligation or service that fails to meet expectations.

SO tailors its services to meet our clients' needs. Please contact us to discuss the services that we can offer you. Some of the commonly requested SO services include:

COUNSELING
Every client's situation is unique. We offer various strategies for defending or enforcing the client's rights as well as present to the client advantages and disadvantages of pursuing each of the strategies.

LEGAL OPINIONS
We offer legal opinions to describe potential causes of action, strengths/weaknesses of various elements associated with causes of action, advantages/disadvantages of pursuing litigation, alternatives to litigation, as well as related information to offer clients the opportunity to make well-informed decisions.

NEGOTIATION AND SETTLEMENT
SON vigorously negotiates settlements on behalf of our clients', avoiding at least some of the costs associated with trial.

ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION
SO represents clients in mediation and arbitration to reduce litigation costs, expedite resolution of disputes, and institute confidential proceedings.

LITIGATION
SO vigorously defends and brings suit, whether simple or complex, for clients across the nation in both federal and state courts while closely monitoring costs and maintaining our clients' competitive edge. Just a few examples of SO's litigation experience includes complex patent infringement, unfair competition, trade libel/slander, trademark infringement, domain name disputes, copyright infringement, deceptive trade practices, real property disputes, contract disputes, breach of warranty. defective products, insurance claims, general litigation, and litigation counseling and support services for our clients. In addition, SO has repeatedly lodged and defended trademark oppositions and cancellations before the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board.

Examples of disputes that our firm handles include:

Breaches of Contracts, Licenses, and Warranties

Decepive Trade Practices

Personal Injury

Malpractice

Landlord/Tenant disputes

Real Property disputes

Insurance claims