Practice Areas & Industries: Holland & Knight LLP

Practice/Industry Group Overview

Litigation

Our goal no matter what is at stake or how complicated the controversy is to provide value to our clients through effective representation. In addition to being experienced advocates, we are adept at solving problems and creating opportunities.

Our preparation is thorough, leading to creative strategies and increased opportunities for you to prevail either achieving victory in court, obtaining a favorable settlement, or avoiding litigation in the first instance.

The high-quality representation we provide is the result of a combination of important factors: substantial trial and appellate experience; broad substantive legal knowledge; advanced technology; geographic coverage; and a culture of commitment to client service.

Strength in Your Corner
Whether you need your case tried before a jury or argued on appeal whether you want an assessment of litigation risk, strategies to avoid litigation, or advocacy in alternative dispute resolution Holland & Knight has the talent and resources to assist you.

Our Litigation Section is one of the largest, most powerful practices in the U.S. The Section is comprised of trial and appellate lawyers accomplished in the substantive areas of the law. Among our highly experienced lawyers are former judges, prosecutors and regulatory officials. Our trial lawyers are among the best in the U.S. and have achieved significant victories in major cases, going toe-to-toe with some of the toughest adversaries in the country.

Together, we serve the litigation needs of some of the largest Fortune 500 companies, regional corporations, government entities and nonprofit organizations in a broad range of venues.

Our infrastructure and resources support large, complex cases our docket includes numerous multi-million dollar class actions, securities litigation, intellectual property, product liability and mass tort cases. Our lawyers appear in state and federal courts across the U.S. and in tribunals around the world.

Services Available

One Firm
Holland & Knight provides effective legal representation at the local, regional, national and international levels. We are committed to achieving a complete understanding of your business. We serve you on the basis of your specific needs, and the lawyers with the most appropriate knowledge and experience are assigned to your matter, regardless of location.

As a large, multinational law firm, we provide high-value representation for a wide range of matters, thereby reducing the complexities and expense of retaining multiple law firms.

Holland & Knight's talent across the U.S. and around the world means that your dispute will be addressed with local understanding, as well as national and international perspectives.

Client Service
Members of your client service team are selected based on their relevant experience, legal and business knowledge, understanding of your business and industry, availability to handle the matter on a timely basis, and demonstrated ability to work effectively and efficiently with inside counsel. Our goal is to ensure that you receive the highest-quality professional service, provided in a thoughtful and responsive manner.

In developing your strategic litigation plan, we draw upon our knowledge of a wide variety of businesses and industries and our understanding of your needs. This enables us to better plan, manage and deliver results. The number of clients who request to have cases reassigned to Holland & Knight from other law firms validates this approach.

We provide an early assessment of the matters brought to us, along with a detailed plan and budget for achieving the results you seek. Because of the size and scope of our practice, we can commit the right lawyers and legal personnel to handle the breadth of your concerns.

Value-Added Integration of Technology
The dispute resolution process can be greatly enhanced and streamlined with the use of technology. Holland & Knight uses state-of-the-art litigation support, drawing on preferred providers to manage and effectively present your case. Typically, the chances of a successful resolution through settlement are enhanced by demonstrating to the opposing party that you are ready, willing and able to present an effective case at trial or in a hearing.

Additionally, our communications network links our clients and lawyers through secure extranet sites, providing immediate access to your lawyers and case information.

Careful Planning and Management of Work
We understand that effective representation requires controlling the costs of litigation.

• An assessment must realistically evaluate the merits of a cause of action or defense.
• A plan must be focused and comprehensive, but of sufficient flexibility to adjust to changing circumstances.
• A budget must be realistic in its development, and used as a management tool in handling the case or matter.
• Staffing decisions must be made in the interests of the client, and be appropriate to the size and complexity of the matter.

Effective representation requires an understanding of your objectives and how to achieve them. The litigation process involves constant calculations of costs and benefits and of risks and rewards. Judgment and experience are essential to receiving the representation you want.

Effective representation requires determination and sustained effort. At Holland & Knight you will receive vigorous advocacy.

Geographic Reach
Multijurisdictional litigation is on the rise. We are a law firm with more than 30 U.S. and international offices, which positions us to coordinate matters for you across multiple regions. The breadth of Holland & Knight's coverage can be a significant advantage for you and your case. We can mobilize teams of lawyers wherever and whenever you need us.

Service Performance Commitment
Controversy can be a threat, an opportunity or both. You can depend on us as problem solvers and as creators of opportunities. The cornerstones of our effectiveness are substantive experience over a broad range of legal disciplines; demonstrated trial and appellate skills; geographic coverage; advanced technology; and clear and responsive communications.