Aneelah Afzali
Bradford J. Axel
Chris Farias
Heather C. Francks
Jill L. Geary
Phillip H. Ginsberg
Justo G. Gonzalez
Aviva T. Kamm
Shelley M. Hall
Andrew W. Heinz
Karolyn A. Hicks
Scott A.W. Johnson
Shannon M. Jost
Thomas A. Lerner
Brendan Monahan
Kelly Twiss Noonan
Leslie C. Ruiter
Theresa H. Wang
Kelly Wiley
Sarah Wixson
Dustin E. Yeager
Paralegals
Melanie M. French
Christina C. Filios
Thomas J. Makey
litigation
The Stokes Lawrence litigation practice covers all types of disputes with an emphasis on understanding the business context of the legal issue. Our approach is insightful, effective and collaborative.
Insightful
As a result of our collective experience, we are often called into disputes or potential disputes to assess potential risks and suggest alternatives to litigation. We consider alternatives early in the process, having successfully resolved many significant cases through unique business arrangements, preemptive motions, mediation and other alternative means of resolution.
Effective
The close working relationships we develop with in-house counsel and management make us an effective resource for our clients. We apply our knowledge of prior cases and transactions, the client's objectives, and industry contacts to achieve results. For instance, in the telecommunications industry, we have been instrumental in developing a favorable body of law for use in defending prospective consumer litigation.
Collaborative
From the outset of each engagement, we work closely with our clients to determine the appropriate strategic, communications and budgeting plans. By establishing client expectations at the outset, we are able to focus on swift and vigorous resolution of the dispute at hand.
For nearly 20 years, Stokes Lawrence has provided sophisticated yet personable service, drawing on experienced professionals attracted from larger firms, the top ranks of law schools and judicial clerkships. Our representative experience includes assisting Amazon.com; American Express; AT&T Wireless Services, Inc.; Cingular Wireless; Group Health Cooperative of Puget Sound; J&H Marsh & McLennan, Inc.; Smith Barney; T-Mobile USA, Inc.; and Infospace, Inc., among others.
Stokes Lawrence has significant experience handling the resolution of a wide range of disputes. We work closely with our clients in reviewing general business practices, as well as specific transactions, with the goal of preventing potential litigation. For litigated matters, we are well-respected advocates in both state and federal courts, as well as alternative forums of dispute resolution. The major areas of the firm's litigation practice include:
Antitrust and Consumer Protection. We represent clients in lawsuits involving claims for violation of state and federal antitrust laws and consumer protection statutes and regulations relating to advertising and marketing. Many of these cases include the added complexity of class action claims.
Appellate. We handle numerous appeals in state and federal court, with issues involving telecommunications, trusts and estates, civil rights, employment, constitutional law, and consumer class actions.
Commercial Disputes. Our practice covers all aspects of commercial litigation, including complex contract cases, class actions, construction claims, commercial fraud, and disputes involving real property.
Domestic Relations. We represent clients in family law matters including dissolutions, legal separations, asset valuations, and modifications of parenting plans and support orders.
Employment Law. We represent employers and employees in matters such as discrimination complaints, wrongful termination, personal injury actions, wage and hour claims, and labor disputes. We also have an extensive mediation practice, assisting in the resolution of employment-related disputes, and serving as mediators and arbitrators.
Finance and Securities. We represent both plaintiffs and defendants in connection with claims of securities fraud, sale of unregistered securities and financial advisor misconduct.
Insurance. We represent insurers and related parties in connection with subrogated claims. We also represent insurers and brokers in commercial disputes.
Intellectual Property. We handle disputes involving trademarks, patents, copyrights, trade secrets, confidentiality agreements and licensing, as well as related claims involving unfair business practices and other commercial torts.
Public Contracts. We handle litigation regarding public contracts, including bids, liens and contract changes.
Real Estate. We represent plaintiffs and defendants in disputes arising from real estate purchases and sales, construction, development and leasing.
Wills and Trusts. We handle litigation involving disputes arising from wills, trusts and other estate-related matters. We represent both fiduciaries and beneficiaries, an serve as mediators or arbitrators in trust and estate disputes.