Ardis Law’s Litigation and Dispute Resolution practice features a team of seasoned litigation attorneys with decades of experience representing individuals and companies in all types of business disputes. We’ve successfully represented plaintiffs and defendants in state, federal, and appellate courts and various arbitration forums in Georgia and more than 20 other states across the Southeastern region and the country.
We combine the background and experience of former big firm attorneys handling high-stakes litigation with the high-touch, service-oriented and client-focused mindset of a small firm. Our teams, that are strategic and nimble, feature a tailored group of attorneys to maximize efficiency under the guidance of senior partners who participate actively in each case, bringing the judgment and perspective that is gained only through experience.
Our litigation partners have a proven track record of taking on the most challenging cases and creating wins for our clients – either through early case resolution, strategic motions to dismiss, motions for summary judgment, or at trial. We also understand the cost of litigation, not only in attorneys’ fees and expenses, but also the lost time and opportunities when a company’s officers, executives, and employees are consumed with pursuing or defending litigation. We work with our clients to help avoid unnecessary litigation expenses from pre-suit investigations and resolutions where possible, through discovery, and trial. Regardless of the approach, we work to develop cost-effective strategies designed to achieve outcomes consistent with the client’s business goals.
Several of our litigation partners also are trained and experienced mediators who bring their experience in case evaluation and conflict resolution to assist clients in resolving cases through negotiation or mediation or other forms of alternative dispute resolution whenever possible. In cases where trial is unavoidable, we offer real trial lawyers who have experience trying and winning jury trials, bench trials and arbitrations.
Our litigation team and dispute resolution team members have experience in a broad range of substantive areas, including:
- Business and commercial litigation and contract disputes
- Business torts
- Defense of negligence, personal injury, toxic tort, and wrongful death claims
- Premises liability
- Product liability, pharmaceutical liability, and medical device
- Resort and Hospitality
- Dram Shop
- Labor and employment litigation, including discrimination claims and restrictive covenant disputes
- Real estate and landlord tenant disputes
- Construction
- Defense of consumer claims, including deceptive trade practices, Georgia Fair Business Practices Act (GFBPA), Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA), Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA), Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA), and others