Litigation Group attorneys at HHM have a depth and breadth of experience in many practice areas. Our goal is not just to go to trial on behalf of clients, but to work closely with clients to find a resolution to their problems. (For a basic background on litigation, read our FAQs below.)
FAQ: Litigation 101 | FAQ: Business Dispute Litigation
Areas of Litigation Practice
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Business & Commercial Litigation
Our firm litigators have experience in an array of disputes that arise from owning and managing a business. Our attorneys represent local and national companies in contract, warranty and commercial litigation. Our firm litigates business disputes, breach of contract, construction claims, business ownership disputes, employment issues and trade secrets. For more, read our Business Dispute Resolution FAQ.
Construction Litigation
The objective of our attorneys involved in construction litigation is to achieve cost-effective, practical solutions for our clients’ problems. The firm assists clients in resolving conflicts arising from bidding procedures, construction contract documents, construction site accidents, construction delays, injunctions and other construction project issues.
Creditors' Rights & Bankruptcy
The firm represents secured and unsecured creditors, creditors’ committees and trustees in bankruptcy reorganizations, arrangements, liquidations and workouts. Our attorneys pursue defense of claims of preferential payment and the enforcement of secured and priority claims, and conduct insolvency litigation before State Courts and the United States Bankruptcy Courts.
Environmental Litigation
The Litigation Group attorneys represent individuals and business clients in toxic tort matters, asbestos handling, abatement, personal injury litigation, environmental compliance, and state and federal clean-up actions.
Family Law
Our firm represents clients in all aspects of family law through litigation and mediation. In addition to adoption, divorce, dissolution, legal separation, and annulment actions, we are also involved in domestic violence and post-divorce litigation, including child support, spousal support, change of custody, third-party visitation, and contempt.
Insurance Defense
Our firm has a long history of representing clients through their insurance companies in litigation matters. Our trial attorneys have a wide range of experience in various insurance-related matters including insurance coverage issues, first party claims and third party claims.
Labor & Employment Litigation
Our attorneys represent businesses, corporations and public sector entities, including municipal governments, in employment, labor and personnel matters. The firm’s experience covers various labor and employment issues, including employment discrimination claims, wrongful discharge claims, and administrative proceedings before federal and state agencies, including the National Labor Relations Board, State Employment Relations Board, Occupational Safety and Health Administration, U.S. Department of Labor, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and Ohio Civil Rights Commission. Our attorneys have also represented clients in collective bargaining, grievance, arbitration and other employment-related matters. Our attorneys represent employers in intentional tort lawsuits.
Medical Malpractice
Our attorneys have extensive experience in defending medical malpractice claims. Our firm represents hospitals, physicians, nursing homes, surgery centers, long term care facilities and insurance companies.
Workers Compensation
The firm represents employers in workers’ compensation matters. Our attorneys advise and counsel clients on rates and premiums, and represent them at administrative hearings before the Industrial Commission and in litigation claims in State Courts. Our attorneys also represent employers in claims of Violation of Specific Safety Requirements (VSSR claims).