San Francisco Litigation

San Francisco litigation at Snyder Miller & Orton LLP extends to a broad range of legal areas involving insurance coverage, intellectual property, and business.  Our attorneys bring decades of experience to the negotiation table and courtroom on behalf of our clients.

What Does a Litigation Lawyer Do?

A San Francisco litigator represents plaintiffs and defendants in all stages of the litigation process, managing a variety of tasks at every phase.

Plaintiff cases require initial investigation and assessment of facts to determine whether cases have merit.  Similarly, defending against lawsuits also require investigation and assessment of facts to argue against the complaint.  Witnesses must be located and interviewed, documents gathered, and effective strategies devised.  Sometimes parties can settle outside of court before filing a lawsuit or the case goes to trial.

Following proper form and format, lawyers draft the legal documents necessary for the case, which are called pleadings.  Both parties exchange information during discovery, which may involve depositions or interrogatories to procure and examine evidence.  Today, discovery also encompasses digital communications.

Attorneys may make pre-trial motions for these types of relief:

·         Dismissal of the case

·         Suppression of evidence

·         Declaratory judgments (a court determination of the parties' rights with respect to the concern of the lawsuit)

·         Summary judgment (a court ruling based on undisputed evidence without need for a trial)

Our seasoned lawyers develop skill sets to deal with all aspects of litigation, including selecting juries, presenting convincing opening and closing statements, and examining and cross-examining witnesses during trial.

Types of San Francisco Litigation Our Firm Handles

Many of our cases address high-value and complicated legal issues.  Our practice primarily deals with these areas of law:

§  Insurance recovery litigation.  We represent policyholders in coverage disputes.  More about insurance recovery

§  Intellectual property (IP) litigation.  We represent clients in disputes involving patent, trademark, and copyright infringement; trade secret misappropriation; and unfair competition.  More about IP litigation

§  Complex business litigation.  We handle a wide scope of business disputes arising from contracts, mass torts, fraud, securities and antitrust violation, unfair competition, professional malpractice and more.  More about complex business litigation

Consult an Experienced Lawyer About Litigation in San Francisco

Whether you are considering filing a lawsuit or need legal advice or representation in a lawsuit filed against you, discuss your litigation concerns with a knowledgeable civil litigation attorney.  Call 415-962-4400 or contact Snyder Miller & Orton LLP online to schedule a consultation today.