The firm has substantial experience in the litigation and arbitration of complex disputes, often involving parties from different countries. Pavia & Harcourt’s litigators have appeared in state and federal trial and appellate courts and before arbitral tribunals in matters involving corporate, shareholder, banking and commercial litigation, distribution / licensing / franchising, antitrust and unfair competition claims, trademark and copyright protection, defamation, media and entertainment contracts, art law, civil forfeiture, employment discrimination, real estate, partnership, products liability and insurance coverage issues.
In international disputes before courts in the United States, we have succeeded in obtaining the early dismissal of a number of disputes based on objections to the jurisdiction of the local court or to the inconvenience of the forum, or based on the existence of an arbitration clause in a related agreement. We have extensive experience in taking and defending testimony abroad under international procedures.
Pavia & Harcourt recognizes that litigation may not always be the best course for a client and may recommend alternative forms of dispute resolution such as mediation and arbitration. We also practice “the prevention of litigation.� For example, we regularly advise clients with U.S. operations regarding recruiting, advancement, terminations and layoffs in order to reduce the litigation risks associated with those decisions.
