We represent businesses and individuals in commercial and civil disputes in California state court and U.S. federal court. The work covers case strategy, motion practice, discovery, negotiation, and resolution.
What this work often includes
- Commercial disputes
- Construction matters, including multi-party defect cases
- Landlord-tenant litigation for property owners and managers
- Personal injury defense for businesses and carriers
- Workers' compensation matters for employers and insurance carriers
- High-exposure civil claims that need early case assessment and a clear plan
How we approach a matter
Early work usually means sorting the facts, the forum, the exposure, and whether the case should be tried, moved, or resolved. From there the file may involve motions, discovery, depositions, experts, and settlement talks.
Past results in other cases do not predict what will happen in yours. For examples of the kinds of disputes the firm has handled, see Our People.
To discuss a dispute, write to info@merricottlaw.com or visit Contact.
