Civil & Criminal
Deutsch Williams offers the expertise and refined judgment of our trial attorneys in a full spectrum of legal matters, both in and out of the courtroom. Our litigators are keenly aware of both the benefits and the costs of taking disputes to court. We are members of the bar in several states, regularly argue and try cases to judges and juries in state and federal courts and administrative agencies at all levels, and have extensive experience in the use of alternative dispute resolution, including mediation and arbitration.

The firm is committed to prudent, cost-effective and long-term case management. We, therefore, evaluate individually the particular needs and situation of each client. We review with our client opportunities to achieve the most favorable outcome through the careful negotiation or mediation of a settlement. However, when litigation is the only option or the best course of action, we are known by clients, the opposition, and the courts for our innovative and aggressive advocacy.

Together, we have centuries of experience litigating and negotiating for clients in diverse areas including:

• Business and commercial law, including contractual, shareholder disputes, and business tort law
• Employee relations, freeze-out, discrimination law
• ERISA plan benefits
• Intellectual property and trade secrets
• Trademark
• Insurance coverage, defense, and rating issues
• Taxation
• Environmental law
• Municipal law
• Land use, subdivision control and real estate title disputes
• Banking and creditors’ rights
• “White collar” criminal defense
• Personal injury
• Civil rights

Our comprehensive representation extends to appeals in all federal and state courts. This specialized work recently has resulted in judicial decisions of state-wide and national significance.