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Effective appellate advocacy begins early in the legal process, requiring strategic planning to preserve issues for appeal and assess the strengths and weaknesses of a case. Experienced attorneys at HCP have successfully represented clients in numerous appeals, including cases heard by the United States Supreme Court, demonstrating their expertise in crafting persuasive arguments and achieving favorable outcomes.

HCP offers a comprehensive approach to dispute resolution, combining aggressive litigation representation with expertise in alternative methods like mediation and arbitration. The firm’s experienced attorneys can act as advocates or neutral parties, drawing on their extensive background in alternative dispute resolution to find the most suitable solution for each client’s unique situation.

HCP takes an aggressive and creative approach to defending against class action lawsuits, recognizing that each case presents unique challenges requiring tailored strategies. The firm offers comprehensive, multifaceted legal representation, employing various defense techniques such as early case evaluation, motion practice, challenges to class certification, settlement negotiations, and vigorous defense at trial to protect clients’ interests effectively.

Commercial litigation refers to any business dispute that doesn’t involve personal injury or property damage, encompassing a wide range of issues including breach of contract cases, intellectual property disputes, and various other business transactions. HCP offers comprehensive, multifaceted legal representation in these complex matters, drawing on extensive experience to provide effective advice and efficiently advance claims towards resolution.

HCP’s Construction Practice Group provides comprehensive legal representation to a diverse range of clients in commercial and residential construction disputes, including owners, insurers, contractors, architects, and tradespeople. The firm offers aggressive defense strategies, swift response services in urgent situations, and expertise in arbitration, litigation, mechanic’s liens, construction contracts, and alternative dispute resolution methods to protect clients’ interests effectively.

HCP’s emergency response team springs into action immediately after catastrophic accidents occur, providing crucial assistance with regulatory compliance, OSHA investigations, workers’ compensation claims, and civil lawsuits. The team’s rapid deployment preserves evidence, conducts initial assessments of liability, and directs investigations on behalf of clients, utilizing expert witnesses and scientific analysis to build strong defenses and potentially save clients millions of dollars.

HCP represents a wide range of employers in various aspects of employment law, including litigation in federal and state courts, counseling, and representation before administrative agencies, covering areas such as discrimination, harassment, workers’ compensation, and labor disputes. The firm’s experienced attorneys provide comprehensive services, from developing policies to address regulatory requirements to conducting investigations and advising clients on complex employment issues, ensuring timely and personalized attention to clients regardless of their size or type.

HCP represents businesses, not-for-profit entities, and government entities in various environmental matters, including EPA enforcement, environmental coverage litigation, and toxic tort cases. The firm’s experienced attorneys provide comprehensive legal services, from initial consultation to final resolution, leveraging their extensive knowledge of state and federal environmental laws to protect clients’ interests effectively.

HCP’s dedicated insurance practice group stays ahead of industry and legal developments, providing comprehensive representation for both insurers and policyholders in various insurance-related matters, including coverage disputes, bad faith claims, and regulatory issues. The firm’s experienced attorneys offer expert guidance on complex insurance law topics, from policy interpretation and claim handling to litigation and alternative dispute resolution methods, ensuring timely and effective support for clients facing insurance-related challenges.

HCP has been chosen to serve as national counsel for clients in various industries, including insurance, paper manufacturing, tire manufacturing, trucking, and paint and coatings. The firm’s teams, led by its managing partner, are trusted for their trial skills, sound judgment, efficiency, and extensive network of affiliated counsel nationwide, allowing them to effectively manage complex litigation across multiple jurisdictions.