Litigation
Alternative Dispute Resolution (Mediation and Arbitration)
The strategic and cost-effective use of all alternative dispute resolution ("ADR") procedures is an integral aspect of our litigation practice. In every case, we evaluate which alternative dispute procedures will best serve our clients' interests and plan how to use ADR to obtain the best outcome.
Our attorneys have extensive training, knowledge and experience in the various forms of ADR practiced in state and federal courts, including mediation, arbitration and early neutral evaluation. We regularly represent our clients in ADR proceedings, and have also acted as third party neutrals. Our attorneys have arbitrated and mediated in a wide range of complicated cases, including multi-party construction claims, common interest development disputes, bad-faith insurance claims and a variety of real estate, business tort and contract disputes.
Appellate
Our attorneys are prepared to take your case through the specialized field of appellate practice. Garvic & Associates attorneys have argued appeals before California appellate courts as an extension of our litigation practice. Our goal is simple: to achieve the best result for the client.
Business and Contract Disputes
Garvic & Associates business litigation lawyers are experienced in all forms of dispute resolution, from major litigation to arbitration or mediation. Whether the dispute relates to performance of contractual obligations, improper use of proprietary information or a business tort, such as interference with a business relationship, our experience, both in the substance of the law and litigation techniques, helps our clients forcefully and persuasively present their position and resolve the dispute. If a trial is necessary, our lawyers are practiced in trying cases.
Construction Defect
Our attorneys help resolve disputes among owners, contractors, architects, and engineers before, during and after construction. While we are adept at negotiating disputes to satisfactory conclusions, we also are well prepared to represent clients before administrative agencies, arbitration panels and in court. Our attorneys bring decades of experience in resolving real estate and construction disputes, whether in negotiation, formal litigation, or alternate dispute resolution. Our reputation is founded upon skill, experience, efficiency, and a results-oriented approach. We regularly handle all facets of complex construction litigation, contract disputes, building products liability and negligence claims, as well as insurance coverage issues. Our firm coordinates all phases of a claim from determining the best venue, selecting experts and investigating facts, to trial preparation and trial. While our clients tend to be owners and investors in large commercial and residential projects, Garvic & Associates’ thorough working knowledge of construction standards and codes also benefits developers and builders who wish to actively avoid disputes over the quality of construction.
Director/Officer Liability
Directors and officers face a higher potential for liability today than at any other time. Our attorneys are frequently called upon to help directors and officers navigate the uncertain waters of corporate governance. We are experienced in D&O liability, indemnification and insurance. The breadth of our practice encompasses virtually every issue that relates to the risks confronting today's corporate and nonprofit officers and directors.
Shareholder/Partnership Disputes
Garvic & Associates attorneys help business owners resolve shareholder disputes, partnership disputes, and LLC member and manager disputes. We represent clients in disputes as they relate to corporations, shareholders, partners, partnerships, LLCs, LLC members and LLC managers.
Insurance Coverage
Garvic & Associates lawyers provide advice and litigation services regarding insurance coverage. We are experienced at successfully representing policyholders, whether the issue is coverage for a complicated property dispute or directors or officers' liability.
Real Estate
From small residential easement disputes to large commercial development disputes, Garvic & Associates attorneys work tirelessly to achieve the best result for our clients. Garvic & Associates attorneys represent owners, developers, tenants, contractors, architects, engineers, and lenders in connection with the acquisition, development, leasing, financing, sale, and exchange of commercial, retail, industrial, mixed use, and residential property. Garvic & Associates also represents commercial landowners, builders, contractors, landlords, real estate brokers and agents and other parties in matters involving real estate contract disputes, options contracts, construction defects, creditors’ and borrowers’ rights, mechanic’s lien and payment/performance bond claims, environmental issues, and property work-out arrangements.