Litigation

The Firm's litigation practice is headed by founding partner Sheldon Lytton.  The Firm’s litigation attorneys are engaged in a full range of litigation and alternative dispute resolution matters.  The Firm has prosecuted and defended cases around the country at every level of the federal and state court systems, as well as before mediators, arbitrators and regulatory agencies.  The litigation group works closely with the other practice groups, both in a collaborative effort to anticipate problems, and to efficiently litigate claims when no other alternatives are available.

The Firm’s litigation experience includes representation of banks and financial institutions, securities law matters, complex business disputes including real estate and entertainment-industry matters,  eminent domain (see below) and employment matters (other than collective bargaining disputes).  The background and public service experience of the Firm’s partners provide particular expertise in the representation of clients before government boards and agencies.  Included is representation of clients before the California Public Utilities Commission in a broad range of regulatory matters, ranging from regulation of public/private transportation companies to rail crossings.