Litigation is the process of preparing a case for trial, and if a settlement cannot be reached, presenting the case at trial and handling appeals. Litigators develop the best legal theories in support of their client’s case, gather the relevant documents and facts through discovery requests and depositions, and research and draft pretrial motions. If the case is not settled or dismissed, it proceeds to trial.

As advances in science prolong life for many Americans, more elderly people find themselves being cared for in nursing homes, assisted living facilities and other senior care environments. These facilities and their staff are responsible for the basic care and needs of the elderly, including food, shelter, medications, hygiene, and other fundamentals.

When you believe that your insurance company isn’t negotiating in good faith, do you know your options? In the insurance industry, sometimes key phrases commonly used can make adjusters sit up and take notice. When you find yourself negotiating a settlement with your insurance company (for example, for part of ­your uninsured or underinsured motorist coverage), “bad faith” can be of these commonly used phrases.