The attorneys at LeVander, Gillen & Miller, P.A. strive to minimize our clients' litigation risk and exposure through regular communication, knowledgeable advice, and preventative counsel. But when litigation is inevitable, the team of seasoned trial attorneys comprising the Firm's Litigation Practice Group is here to vigorously represent your interests and obtain results favorable to your specific needs.

Litigation, as the final step in the dispute resolution process, completes the full range of legal services that LeVander, Gillen & Miller, P.A. provides to our individual, business, and municipal clients. By combining the skills of our experienced trial attorneys with the specialized knowledge of the attorneys from our other practice areas, we are able to provide a full and balanced team of lawyers to address all aspects of your dispute. This "team approach" to litigation optimizes the breadth of our experience and expertise.

Our Litigation Team works closely with you to provide sound legal advice and counsel throughout the litigation process. Before entering into any litigation, our attorneys exhaust all avenues of resolution and carefully analyze all aspects of the case, including cost. As experienced trial attorneys, our Litigation Team knows the costs of litigation. Therefore, we endeavor to find creative, cost-effective solutions to disputes through skilled negotiation, mediation, arbitration, and other alternative dispute resolution methods when appropriate.

However, there are occasions when litigation cannot be avoided. In such cases, you can trust our Litigation Team to vigorously and successfully represent your interests through trial and, if necessary, through appeal. We know the importance of zealous advocacy, aggressive strategy, and thorough preparation.

Our litigation attorneys receive on-going professional training and education, as well as make frequent appearances before juries, judges, quasi-judicial commissions, and administrative agencies. As veterans of the courtroom, the Litigation Team has established a solid reputation among clients, attorneys, and judges alike for aggressive and effective representation.

We understand that litigation involves more than legal issues. In addition to helping you win your case, our attorneys help you to make informed business and personal decisions associated with the litigation, so that the outcome of the case best suits your specific needs.

Our Litigation Team has successfully prosecuted or defended our clients' interests in a myriad of disputes, including, but not limited to:

Employment and Labor Litigation ~ Employment Discrimination; Sexual Harassment; Employment Contracts; Non-Competition Agreements; Tortious Interference; Unfair Competition; Wrongful Termination; and Trade Secret Misappropriation.

Commercial and Business Litigation ~ Shareholder and Partnership Disputes; Minority Shareholder Prejudice; Breach of Contract; Tortious Interference with Contract and/or Economic Advantage; Conversion; Fraudulent Misrepresentation; Payment for Goods and/or Services; Replevin; Business Dissolution Disputes; and Collection on Accounts and Debts.

Real Estate Litigation ~ Mechanic's Liens; Mortgage Foreclosures; Commercial Lease Agreements; Residential Lease Agreements; Landlord-Tenant Disputes; Property Damage; Eminent Domain/Condemnation; Easements and Boundary Disputes; Real Estate Development; Real Estate Acquisitions and Transactions; Title Insurance Claims; Lien Priority Issues; Zoning and Land Use; Governmental Permits; Assessment Appeals; Relocation Claims; Unlawful Detainers; and Breach of Real Estate Covenants and Restrictions.

Whatever your specific needs, you can count on the Litigation Team at LeVander, Gillen & Miller, P.A. to work hard to obtain the best result for you.