Massachusetts Business and Employment Litigation Lawyers

Litigation

A lawsuit is the last thing any client wants. But when a key employee walks out the door carrying a boxful of proprietary documents and joins a competitor, or when a process server arrives with a complaint announcing the filing of serious and costly claims after a business deal has fallen apart, clients want to know that they have a law firm at the ready to provide committed, sophisticated and cost-effective representation.

At HRW, we understand complex litigation, and we are dedicated to providing the best possible representation to our clients through the knowledge, tenacity and ingenuity of our trial lawyers. Our rule is simple: no one will be better prepared than we are. In each and every matter, we will possess a complete understanding of the law and a keen knowledge of the facts. From the moment we take on a case, we will proceed with unrelenting determination to advance our client’s position.

At HRW, we understand what clients want: results and value. We pride ourselves on finding creative and constructive ways to resolve our clients’ disputes. And although litigation can be expensive, we are always mindful that our clients benefit most from cost-effective approaches to litigation. We don’t send three lawyers to court when one can do the job.

At HRW, we believe that the best results are achieved by having a case plan that allows our clients to understand fully their options, as well as the costs and risks associated with various strategic decisions. Our clients are continuously in the loop. An HRW client will never be heard to say, “My lawyer doesn’t return my calls.”

Through our uncompromising commitment, we are proud to have developed longstanding relationships with our litigation clients and a complete understanding of their businesses and needs. Our clients have come to rely on our advice for avoiding litigation, but they know we are always prepared for battle, should the circumstances require.

Our cases are primarily located in the federal and state courts of Massachusetts, but we also serve as lead counsel for arbitrations, mediations, agency actions and lawsuits throughout the United States. Our litigation experience and expertise covers a wide range of business, commercial and employment-related disputes, including:

• Shareholder Disputes
• Non-Competition and Trade Secret Litigation
• Defense of Employment-Related Claims, such as Discrimination, Harassment, Retaliation, and Wrongful Discharge
• Defense of Class Action Wage and Hour Claims
• Software Copyright Disputes
• Securities Claims
• Merger/Acquisition Litigation
• Breach of Fiduciary Duty Cases
• Defamation
• Unfair Competition and Other Business Torts
• Breach of Contract
• Maritime