When deciding whether or not to file a commercial litigation lawsuit, it is necessary to conduct a thorough analysis of the facts, damages incurred, likelihood of success, and the cost and time necessary to achieve a desirable end result.

Facts and other elements vary drastically from case to case, which is why it is recommended to consult an experienced attorney. The lawyers at Lesser, Lesser, Landy & Smith have many years of experience in handling commercial litigation type cases.  During an initial consultation, we help analyze cases by examining the strengths and weaknesses and determining whether it is wise to pursue litigation. If appropriate, we stand ready to represent your interests to the best of our abilities.

If you think you may need to pursue litigation, please feel free to contact us for an initial consultation.

Reality, of course, is much different from television drama.  Many civil disputes are resolved before a lawsuit is even filed.  Of those that are filed, well over 9 out of 10 are settled without the client ever setting foot in the courthouse.  Florida has a very strong pre-trial mediation program.  This program is mandatory, and no case can go to trial in Florida without first going through the mediation process.  Trained mediators help the parties try to reach a compromise they can live with.  We have had great success in resolving cases through pre-trial mediation.

Of course, not every case settles before trial.  We have found that, after getting over the initial butterflies, our clients almost universally agree that the process is not as bad as they expected.  Palm Beach County is blessed with the finest judiciary in the State of Florida.  Our Judges do not allow the sort of behavior seen on television dramas, and the experience is simply not as nerve-wracking as TV would suggest.

Our lawyers have a vast amount of trial experience. Insurance companies and defense lawyers know this.

Our abilities in the courtroom allow us to resolve most of our cases before trial.  While it might be natural to have feelings against “going to court,” that should never be a reason for not pursuing a valid claim.