Business Details
41 Years
experience
Trusted Business Litigation Services in Santa Ana
Since 1985, our firm has provided innovative legal solutions to clients across California, Arizona, Texas, and Washington. Our practice focuses on delivering personalized service through creative strategies tailored to each client's unique needs. With extensive experience in business litigation, real estate, construction, and professional liability, we combine aggressive advocacy with efficient case management. Our attorneys serve diverse clients including developers, lenders, and corporations while maintaining accessibility for individuals. We prioritize transparent communication and cost-effective representation, avoiding the high fees typical of large firms.Our team's responsiveness ensures clients remain informed at every stage of litigation. We have developed proactive measures to prevent potential cases and resolve weak claims efficiently. Our commitment to excellence is demonstrated through successful outcomes in complex litigation matters. We maintain offices in key markets to better serve local and national clients. Our reputation for quality representation has been built through decades of dedicated service to the legal community.
Services
Business Litigation
Real Estate
Construction
Personal Injury Defense
Banking & Finance
Labor & Employment
Cyber Defense
Professional Liability
Details
- Year established: 1985
Highlights and features
- We have over 35 years of experience in business litigation
- Our team provides personalized service with cost-effective solutions
- We maintain offices in four key states to better serve clients
- Our attorneys are recognized for proactive case resolution
- We combine aggressive advocacy with efficient case management
What people say
Efficient defense system
Quickly disposing of weak cases
Proactive campaign measures
Consistently produce results
Outstanding client service
Services
Business Litigation
We represent businesses in commercial disputes, contract litigation, and product liability matters. Our attorneys develop strategic solutions for antitrust, trade secrets, and intellectual property cases. With experience in appellate work and environmental liability, we provide comprehensive representation for complex business conflicts.
Real Estate
Our real estate practice handles transaction disputes, title insurance claims, and agent liability issues. We represent clients in land subsidence cases, commercial landlord-tenant disputes, and premises liability matters. Our team provides counsel on development agreements and property management conflicts.
Construction
We specialize in construction defect litigation and risk management for residential and commercial projects. Our services include SB 800 claims counseling, mechanics liens disputes, and subrogation claims. We represent developers, contractors, and builders in complex construction-related legal matters.
Cyber Defense
Our cyber defense practice protects businesses against data breaches and cybercrime. We provide rapid response to security incidents, helping preserve digital assets and trademarks. Our team handles internet domain disputes and advises on compliance with evolving cybersecurity regulations.
Professional Liability
We defend professionals against errors and omissions claims in healthcare, real estate, and other industries. Our attorneys handle broker liability cases and provide strategic defense for licensing board investigations and malpractice allegations.
People
Howard D. Hall
Partner
Co-founding partner with over 35 years of litigation experience. Specializes in business disputes and complex commercial litigation. Maintains active trial practice in California courts.
John T. Griffin
Partner
Experienced trial attorney with multi-state practice in business litigation and professional liability. Represents major developers and construction firms in high-stakes disputes.
Jeremy T. Katz
Partner
Skilled litigator focusing on real estate disputes and title insurance matters. Provides strategic counsel to property management companies and lending institutions.
Valerie J. Schratz
Partner
Seasoned attorney with expertise in construction defect litigation and risk management. Represents contractors and developers in complex construction-related legal disputes.
Stephanie M. Stringer
Partner
Experienced business litigator handling contract disputes and antitrust matters. Represents corporate clients in multi-jurisdictional litigation across multiple industries.
Questions
What areas do you serve?
We serve clients throughout California, Arizona, Texas, and Washington with offices in Santa Ana, Walnut Creek, Tempe, Dallas, and Seattle.
What practice areas do you specialize in?
We specialize in business litigation, real estate disputes, construction law, cyber defense, and professional liability matters.
Do you handle complex litigation cases?
Yes, we handle complex commercial disputes, including antitrust, trade secrets, and multi-jurisdictional litigation for corporate clients.
What makes your firm different?
We combine personalized service with aggressive advocacy, offering cost-effective solutions while maintaining accessibility for all clients.
How do you approach case management?
We use proactive strategies to resolve cases efficiently, including early case assessment and tailored defense plans for each client's needs.
