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Wickwire Gavin's commercial litigation practice includes a full spectrum of contract disputes. We represent clients in all phases of litigation - from evaluating the initial decision to initiate or respond to a lawsuit, through trial before a judge or jury, post-trial appellate practice, and collections. We advise clients on all aspects of litigation strategy, not only with respect to issues such as choice of forum, jurisdiction, and other procedural matters, but also on cost-effective ways to achieve a business objective that can be accomplished only through litigation. For us, litigation is a means to an end, rather than an end in itself.

JURISDICTIONS

Wickwire Gavin attorneys actively practice in federal and state courts in Virginia, Maryland, the District of Columbia, Wisconsin, and California, but when clients' needs for our skills demand it, we practice in other courts through the use of local counsel. For clients that have already selected outside counsel, we frequently act as local counsel.

ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION

We are actively involved in the use of alternative dispute resolution (ADR), including arbitration, mediation, and other techniques such as binding and non-binding mini-trials, both for domestic and international disputes. We regularly handle arbitrations conducted under the rules of the American Arbitration Association ("AAA"), the International Chamber of Commerce ("ICC"), and the United Nations UNCITRAL Arbitration Rules. Many of our attorneys serve as arbitrators and mediators themselves, adding depth to their ability to advise clients involved in these processes.

LITIGATION TECHNOLOGY

Perhaps the most significant recent development in litigation practice is the advent of technology, particularly the internet, electronic mail, and imaging technologies. Our capabilities in these areas are at the cutting edge, as are the litigation support personnel on our staff. We regularly use advanced imaging and database technologies to allow clients to improve access to relevant records and to control the cost of document-intensive litigation.