Litigation can be an unfortunate reality—and it often becomes overwhelming quickly. At Setter Roche Smith & Shellenberger LLP, we understand the significant burden legal disputes place on individuals and businesses. Our skilled civil litigators provide professional, effective counsel and advocacy tailored to your needs.
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Our attorneys bring strong written and oral advocacy skills, with deep knowledge of both substantive and procedural law. Every strategy we develop is customized to the client’s goals. While we are fully prepared to go to trial, we recognize that litigation is not always in our clients’ best interests. When possible, we work to resolve disputes efficiently through favorable settlements and effective negotiations. We also advise clients on lawsuit risk management to help minimize cost exposure.
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At every stage, we provide dedicated advocacy and personal attention to your unique civil litigation objectives.
We have extensive experience handling a wide range of civil disputes, including:
Employment Issues
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​Internal investigations
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Disability accommodation
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Family & Medical Leave Act (FLMA) compliance
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Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPPA) compliance
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Human resource policies and practices
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Employment agreements
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Restrictive covenants and confidentiality agreements
Construction Law
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Upstream and Downstream Contract Negotiations including contractors, vendors, and suppliers
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Construction Defect Litigation
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Litigation and Dispute Resolution
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Federal, State and Local Regulations
General Liability​
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Property damage
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Premises liability and economic loss
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Insurance disputes
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Indemnification
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Pre-litigation negotiations and risk management
Intellectual Property Issues
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​Patent, Trademark, and Copyright infringement
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Inter Partes Review (IPR) proceedings
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Unfair Trade Practices and Unfair Competition Litigation.
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Trade Secret disputes
Contract Issues
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​Developing contracts for employment
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Breach of contract actions
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Purchase and sale agreements
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Specific performance
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Breach of warranty
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Real Estate and Land Use Issues
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​Record title
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Leasing
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Rights in easements
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Rights of way
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