The handling of trials and trial related matters is the focal point of the firm's litigation practice. The firm recognizes that even with increasing specialization within the legal profession, the skills of trial lawyers in negotiations and the trial of cases, and in utilizing other means of resolving disputes, are extremely important. The firm is experienced in a wide variety of general civil litigation in both federal and state courts. The firm also represents clients before state and federal regulatory bodies and advises business clients in non-adversarial settings regarding litigation-related matters such as creditors' rights, employer-employee relations and strategic issues.