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Complex Commercial Litigation

Business disputes tend to be complicated and require an extensive knowledge of the law and Virginia court system. The state circuit courts hear thousands of trials each year in Virginia. Our local, federal United States District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia is known as the Rocket Docket because of the speed at which trials are completed. The Eastern District of Virginia consistently has one of the shortest time periods form initial filing to trial of any court in the Nation.

Butler Williams & Skilling, P.C. is located in Richmond, Virginia and specializes in handling commercial litigation. Our partners have over 100 years of combined experience in litigating business disputes in state and federal courts and before arbitration panels throughout Virginia and surrounding jurisdictions. We have represented clients ranging from Fortune 500 companies to small businesses and individual shareholders. Our creative approach to legal cases has earned our firm the reputation of being the law firm other attorneys go to when they or their business clients need legal representation.

We understand that complex commercial litigation expenses can be high, so we offer cost effective legal services. When appropriate, our firm accepts commercial litigation cases on a contingency fee basis and/or a blended reduced hourly rate/contingency fee basis. For individuals or small companies involved in a dispute with a large company, hiring a competent commercial litigation firm on a contingency fee basis may afford the only affordable opportunity to obtain a recovery. Butler Williams and Skilling, P.C. has successfully prosecuted and defended a wide range of commercial litigation cases, including those involving the following:

Construction defects
Employment-related claims
Creditor’s rights
Insurance disputes
Intellectual property
Environmental claims
Trademark, copyright, and patent claims
Securities claims
Shareholder disputes
Breach of loyalty, fraud, and conspiracy claims.

We handle cases throughout Virginia, including the cities and counties of Richmond, Henrico, Chesterfield, Hanover, Louisa, Goochland, Fairfax, Fredericksburg, Petersburg, Williamsburg, Norfolk, Virginia Beach, Portsmouth, Hampton, Charles City, New Kent, Harrisonburg, Charlottesville, Stafford, Amelia and Roanoke. Call our law firm at (866) 584-2904 or (804) 648-4848 to speak with one of our experienced attorneys.

Construction
Butler Williams & Skilling, P.C. deals with all legal matters related to construction. There are many phases involved in a construction project and our clients often come to us for legal advice throughout the entire process. We frequently help our clients with contracts, interactions with government officials, performance issues and construction defects. Our Virginia construction attorneys understand that these projects are multifaceted and many legal issues can arise, which is why we are always prepared to defend our clients if there is a pending litigation. In a situation where there is an accusation of non-payment, we pursue and defend mechanic’s liens, surety bonds and other claims for payment.

Creditors’ Rights
Throughout the years, we have helped hundreds of clients with collection issues. Our attorneys have extensive experience in working with banks, lenders, landlords, contractors, product vendors and individuals. When a customer fails to pay your company, there are several remedies available to collect the money that is owed. Depending on the customer, sometimes the payment can be collected by sending a demand letter written by one of our attorneys. If the customer refuses to pay, you can initiate a court proceeding to pursue a judgment or lien against property.

Our firm defends financial institutions, debt collectors and other creditors who are accused of violating federal and state laws such as the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act and the Fair Credit Reporting Act. We also represent clients with preference actions and adversary proceedings in bankruptcy courts.

Intellectual Property
Intellectual property law allows the owner of a copyright, trademark, trade secret or patent to have certain exclusive rights. Cases involving infringement of these rights are complex and require the expertise of an intellectual property attorney. Butler Williams & Skilling, P.C. has represented plaintiffs and defendants in various intellectual property cases. Our intellectual property attorneys also handle non-competition agreements, confidentiality agreements and unfair competition claims.

Local Counsel
Many of our clients are located in other states and depend on our understanding of the federal and state courts in Virginia. We provide local counsel to numerous companies across the country, including many well respected law firms. To pursue litigation in the Rocket Docket, it is required that an attorney admitted to the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia be a participant. There are procedures and deadlines that must be adhered to and these requirements vary by division and judge. Our attorneys know the guidelines set forth by the local courts and are able to provide cost effective local counsel.

If you are involved in a Virginia complex civil litigation, call our law firm at (866) 584-2904 or (804) 648-4848 for a consultation regarding your case.