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Commercial Litigation

Our commercial litigation attorneys at Degan, Blanchard & Nash are much more than trial attorneys to call once a lawsuit has been filed. We are also counselors, advisers, negotiators, and advocates who take great care to understand the nature of our clients’ business in order to effectively and efficiently bring about the desired results. This understanding ensures that Degan, Blanchard and Nash provides the best representation to our clients. Like our clients, we value efficient, cost–effective forms of dispute resolution, including arbitration and mediation, to help the parties find reasonable business oriented solutions. The commercial litigation lawyers at Degan, Blanchard & Nash provide the experience representation necessary to avoid additional disturbances for the clients’ business.

As active trial attorneys, the commercial litigators at Degan, Blanchard & Nash have been called upon to handle a wide range of commercial disputes including breach of contract, breach of warranty, employment matters, insurance claims and coverage, asbestos, professional liability, fraud, breach of fiduciary duty, self-dealing, usurpation of corporate opportunities, bankruptcy matters, oil and gas, and complex litigation including class actions and multidistrict litigation. Our litigators are experienced in handling nearly every type of commercial dispute arising in state or federal court and through the appellate process.

Degan, Blanchard & Nash believes in proactive approach to litigation, rather than a reactive and passive approach. At the inception of every case, the matter must be fully evaluated and a course of action determined that is in the best interest of the client. The necessary proactive steps are then taken to either bring the matter to a resolution prior to trial or ensure that at trial and post-trial through the appellate process, that the client’s interests are represented effectively and efficiently. Communication with the client is an essential part of this process.

The focus of Degan, Blanchard & Nash is on communication and responsiveness to the needs of our clients and working with them to provide the best solutions by keeping him informed and involved. We guide, counsel and prepare our client for every step of the litigation process, be it depositions, motions for summary judgment, or trial testimony. It is the goal of our commercial litigation attorneys to provide their clients with high quality advice through the litigation process. All cases are pursued with drive, enthusiasm and professionalism, with best interests of our clients coming before all else. Nothing less is accepted.