Mediation, Arbitration and Litigation
Mediation and arbitration
We provide representation and counseling in all methods of dispute resolution, to help our clients evaluate whether mediation, arbitration or litigation is the most appropriate and cost-effective strategy for each case.
Conciliatory methods such as friendly negotiations, mediation and arbitration often result in early resolution with substantial cost savings. We are experienced in all dispute resolution methodologies and recognize there is a place for each, though not every dispute is amenable to the same resolution strategy. We have participated in both domestic and international mediation and arbitration and often recommend it as a cost-effective way to resolve disputes.
We have appeared as counsel before the following arbitration tribunals:
We have also represented clients before private arbitration bodies including JAMS (formerly, Judicial Arbitration and Mediation Service), NAM (National Arbitration and Mediation Service) and Settlement Systems, Inc. In addition to serving as an advocate for clients, Mr. Clauss also serves as a neutral mediator to assist in the mediation of disputes.
Insurance Defense Litigation
We have defended a broad range of claims arising under general liability policies and other specifically insured risks. These have included claims involving advertising injury, construction accidents, environmental claims, shipping claims and personal injury claims involving industrial machinery and equipment, elevators and escalators, hospitals and physicians.
Product Liability Defense
Effective legal representation is critical to protecting companies from product liability claims by employing good product design, high quality manufacturing practices and product testing, and commensurate warnings about product purposes, capabilities, uses, limitations and dangers.
We have defended a wide variety of products liability claims including claims involving defective medical devices, kitchen equipment, elevators, escalators, cranes, forklifts, bottling and packaging equipment, and similar products.
In almost all of these cases a successful defense is premised on thorough investigation of the underlying facts of the incident and of each party involved. In addition, early consultation with well-informed technical experts and careful consideration of contractual and other legal issues can improve case outcomes.
Intellectual Property Litigation
Protecting intellectual property rights and defending claims involving trademark, copyright and patent infringement is an increasing part of today’s market-driven, brand-conscious global economy.
We work with our clients avoid or mitigate expensive and time-consuming litigation by prompt investigation of infringement claims, and decisive responses to threatened claims. Our goal is always to minimize the effect of disputes and litigation on our clients’ business and operations.
Commercial and Contract Disputes and Enforcement
With the globalization of business and commerce, even mid-size and small firms can find themselves embroiled in international disputes and cross-border litigation. Our attorneys have spent years representing foreign clients in transactions in the U.S. and in assisting them in resolving the disputes that arise between business partners and with third party contractors.
We have handled a broad range of commercial disputes for U.S.-based companies, in the courts and before arbitration panels in nationwide and, with the cooperation of local counsel, in state and Federal courts throughout the United States.
Plaintiff's Advocates
Clauss & Associates differs from other firms handling plaintiff's cases because we limit our practice to only a select few cases at a time, allowing us to focus our resources and talents on obtaining the best possible outcome for each client.
Since its founding in 1998, Clauss & Associates has taken pride in obtaining maximum compensation for injuries and property damage resulting from the negligence of others. Because of long experience in representing insurance companies, we understand how insurance company lawyers and claim managers assess and value cases. This allows us to determine how best to present each case at trials, mediation sessions and settlement conferences.
We're proud to say that since 1998 our clients have received millions of dollars in compensation, both through successful court cases and negotiated settlements that eliminate the time and expense of taking a case to trial.
Mediation and arbitration
We provide representation and counseling in all methods of dispute resolution, to help our clients evaluate whether mediation, arbitration or litigation is the most appropriate and cost-effective strategy for each case.
Conciliatory methods such as friendly negotiations, mediation and arbitration often result in early resolution with substantial cost savings. We are experienced in all dispute resolution methodologies and recognize there is a place for each, though not every dispute is amenable to the same resolution strategy. We have participated in both domestic and international mediation and arbitration and often recommend it as a cost-effective way to resolve disputes.
We have appeared as counsel before the following arbitration tribunals:
- New York Securities Dealers Association
- American Arbitration Association
- Hong Kong International Arbitration Centre
- Asian Domain Name Dispute Resolution Centre (Beijing)
We have also represented clients before private arbitration bodies including JAMS (formerly, Judicial Arbitration and Mediation Service), NAM (National Arbitration and Mediation Service) and Settlement Systems, Inc. In addition to serving as an advocate for clients, Mr. Clauss also serves as a neutral mediator to assist in the mediation of disputes.
Insurance Defense Litigation
We have defended a broad range of claims arising under general liability policies and other specifically insured risks. These have included claims involving advertising injury, construction accidents, environmental claims, shipping claims and personal injury claims involving industrial machinery and equipment, elevators and escalators, hospitals and physicians.
Product Liability Defense
Effective legal representation is critical to protecting companies from product liability claims by employing good product design, high quality manufacturing practices and product testing, and commensurate warnings about product purposes, capabilities, uses, limitations and dangers.
We have defended a wide variety of products liability claims including claims involving defective medical devices, kitchen equipment, elevators, escalators, cranes, forklifts, bottling and packaging equipment, and similar products.
In almost all of these cases a successful defense is premised on thorough investigation of the underlying facts of the incident and of each party involved. In addition, early consultation with well-informed technical experts and careful consideration of contractual and other legal issues can improve case outcomes.
Intellectual Property Litigation
Protecting intellectual property rights and defending claims involving trademark, copyright and patent infringement is an increasing part of today’s market-driven, brand-conscious global economy.
We work with our clients avoid or mitigate expensive and time-consuming litigation by prompt investigation of infringement claims, and decisive responses to threatened claims. Our goal is always to minimize the effect of disputes and litigation on our clients’ business and operations.
Commercial and Contract Disputes and Enforcement
With the globalization of business and commerce, even mid-size and small firms can find themselves embroiled in international disputes and cross-border litigation. Our attorneys have spent years representing foreign clients in transactions in the U.S. and in assisting them in resolving the disputes that arise between business partners and with third party contractors.
We have handled a broad range of commercial disputes for U.S.-based companies, in the courts and before arbitration panels in nationwide and, with the cooperation of local counsel, in state and Federal courts throughout the United States.
Plaintiff's Advocates
Clauss & Associates differs from other firms handling plaintiff's cases because we limit our practice to only a select few cases at a time, allowing us to focus our resources and talents on obtaining the best possible outcome for each client.
Since its founding in 1998, Clauss & Associates has taken pride in obtaining maximum compensation for injuries and property damage resulting from the negligence of others. Because of long experience in representing insurance companies, we understand how insurance company lawyers and claim managers assess and value cases. This allows us to determine how best to present each case at trials, mediation sessions and settlement conferences.
We're proud to say that since 1998 our clients have received millions of dollars in compensation, both through successful court cases and negotiated settlements that eliminate the time and expense of taking a case to trial.