Civil & Business Litigation
Merrill O’Sullivan Stewart litigation lawyers help solve legal problems favorably, promptly, economically, and professionally. At every step of the process, we help our clients to consider the costs, benefits, and risks of litigation, as well as available alternatives. Our litigators are assertive and effective attorneys with a strong reputation for credibility earned by many appearances before state and federal judges and local arbitrators and mediators. Our clients include corporations, family-owned businesses, individuals, banks, real estate developers, builders and public entities.
When we litigate at arbitration, trial or on appeal, we are vigorous advocates and we carefully calibrate and implement our strategy to be consistent with the client’s goals. We also seek opportunities for creative settlements, and we believe that our ability and willingness to try and win cases makes favorable settlement more likely.
We handle complex as well as routine litigation matters of virtually all kinds, including cases involving:
- Business disputes
- Commercial and real estate transactions
- Trusts, estates, and fiduciary claims
- Personal injury
- Construction disputes
- Foreclosure and creditor rights
- Landlord and Tenant actions
- Employment
We also have extensive experience in the use of Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) techniques, including mediation and arbitration, to avoid litigation. Terry O’Sullivan has an active mediation and arbitration practice, and he is recognized by the business and legal communities, as well as the Courts, as a mediator and arbitrator with exceptional skill and a proven track record.