COMMERCIAL LITIGATION

The litigators at Skjold ▪ Barthel are experienced in resolving simple and complex disputes through both negotiation and litigation at the state, federal and appellate court levels – including arguing many notable cases before the Minnesota Court of Appeals.   

Scalable, Technology-Based Litigation Model

Our scalable litigation model, based on innovative resource allocation and advanced technologies, allows us to deliver highly efficient and cost-effective litigation services and support for commercial disputes of all sizes.  Please see the specific practice areas below for additional details.

• Banking litigation and collections
• FINRA arbitrations and securities litigation
• Contract disputes
• Insurance coverage disputes (property, professional liability, representative cases)
• Shareholder disputes
• Non-compete disputes
• Trade secrets disputes
• Appellate practice (representative cases)

As a progressive, forward-thinking business whose business is law, we take a collaborative approach to our litigation practice that is flexible and agile.  We employ a virtual computing environment within and beyond our physical offices to capitalize on productivity.  We allocate resources responsibly to maximize each professional’s contribution and the value to clients, including the unique ability to scale rapidly to adjust to client needs.

Our business model allows us to engage additional technical and human resources as needed for large, complex or multi-jurisdictional matters – without concerns of overhead or billable hours influencing crucial decision-making processes.  Skjold ▪ Barthel serves as local counsel for many national companies needing value-based litigation support for local, regional and/or multi-jurisdictional matters.  

And, while certainly at ease in the courtroom, we also are adept at finding solutions in the boardroom. Attorneys tend to bog-down when it comes to developing settlement options with a business solution – this is where we excel.  The real world business experience of our attorneys and qualified mediators help us bring an in-depth yet practical perspective to the bargaining table.

We realize that often the best defense is a solid offense, and we work closely with corporate counsel to develop strategies that mitigate risk and lay the groundwork for proper defense against potential actions.