Litigation

The Arbitration Alternative to Litigation

My Background By way of introduction, I have been an attorney for 35 years. Approximately 20 of these years have been dedicated exclusively to the practice of family and matrimonial law. My practice has included actions for divorce and all issues concomitant with the dissolution of a marriage including

Ethical Risks for Legal Professional in "Friend-ing" to Discover Information in Litigation

Many have considered “friend-ing” someone to avoid having to seek consent or to avoid the cost of subpoenaing social media outle

Trucking Litigation – Understanding ECMs, Qualcomm, VORAD, and Spoliation

By: Mark D. Chappell, Esq. Chappell, Smith and Arden, PA

Mesothelioma and Asbestos Related Lung Cancer Litigation

The combination of the overwhelming numbers of those exposed to asbestos and the horrific nature of the resulting injuries such as mesothelioma and lung cancer created an explosio

Effectively Handling ERISA Disability Benefits Claims & Litigation

Basic, but indispensable knowledge on effectively handling long-term disability ("LTD") benefits claims and litigation under ERISA.

Differences between Criminal and Civil Litigation Cases

Both criminal and civil disputes are deemed legal cases in the court of law and generally follow a relatively similar trial process; however, there are some very distinct differences between criminal cases versus civil litigation...

The Significance of Demand Letters and Some Tips on Writing One

Litigation is expensive. As a result, it is often best to resolve a dispute between parties as soon as possible without racking up immense attorneys fees. The demand letter is often...