Litigation & Dispute Resolution

Miles & Stockbridge maintains a comprehensive litigation practice featuring more than 50 lawyers across offices in Maryland, Washington, D.C., Northern Virginia and New York.

Our litigators have extensive experience in complex matters, having tried hundreds of cases at all levels of state and federal courts and in commercial arbitrations throughout the Mid-Atlantic region—as well as many other jurisdictions around the country. We provide litigation counsel to businesses of all sizes and across a wide range of industries, with particular emphasis on manufacturing, distribution, finance and real estate industries.

Consistent with the firm’s overall approach to the practice of law, our litigators are client-focused and view litigation within the broader context of the client’s business and strategic objectives. We are aggressive advocates in and out of the courtroom and—because of our extensive trial experience—we frequently are able to craft the most favorable approach based on our knowledge of the jurisdiction involved. When a lawsuit first arises, we undertake a swift and thorough investigation of the facts, after which we advise clients on litigation strategy based on our assessment of cost and risk.

Because we try more cases than many large firms, we are not reluctant to pursue trial, rather than negotiation and settlement. Nevertheless, when appropriate, our litigators recommend and have extensive experience in all forms of alternative dispute resolution. We strive to make our litigation services cost-effective, and while we staff cases efficiently, our rates still allow for substantial involvement of our experienced partners without substantial additional cost. Speed and flexibility are also hallmarks of our practice, and we excel at securing (and defending against) emergency injunctions to protect our clients' interests and assets.