Dispute Resolution and Civil Litigation Solutions for Businesses and Individuals
From our earliest days in the 1950's, the civil litigation practice at Bell & Ingram has represented a major focus of our work and a source of confidence for our clients. From personal, commercial, corporate, land use and environmental disputes to divorce and personal injury, we focus our experience and skills on helping our clients pursue resolution of disputes in a manner that effectively achieves their goals.
State and Federal Litigation Counsel in Western Washington
We represent clients in mediation, arbitration, civil trials and appeals in Washington state and federal courts, and also in land use, agency and other administrative proceedings.
Our dispute resolution and litigation experience helps inform the transactional side of our practice in terms of identifying risk, reducing liability exposure, and streamlining enforcement options. Meanwhile, our experience with the negotiation and documentation of complex transactions supports our trial practice by promoting effective settlements that can avoid the expense and uncertainty of trial.
Experienced Alternative Dispute Resolution and Litigation Attorneys
Most of our attorneys are seasoned litigation veterans, but that doesn't mean that we unnecessarily push your case into court. We also seek to assist our clients achieve effective solutions to disputes through settlement, mediation, and arbitration, where feasible and appropriate. We always work closely with our clients to make sure that our proposed litigation strategies match their immediate needs and long-term goals.
Examples of the kinds of cases we handle include:
- General civil litigation of dispute resolution
- Contract disputes
- Business and other torts
- Corporate or partnership disputes
- Commercial law matters involving business and leasing disputes, debtor-creditor relations, UCC provisions, banking practices or collections
- Commercial and individual real estate disputes
- Boundary disputes
- Adverse possession and other real estate title disputes
- Construction litigation
- Environmental litigation
- Employment litigation
- First-party or third-party insurance coverage disputes
- Contested divorce issues or other family law disputes
- Personal injury claims
- Family law and divorce matters
In addition to handling cases as counsel, three of our attorneys are also certified mediators. To learn how the lawyers of Bell & Ingram can help protect your interests and advance your objectives through litigation, contact our office in Everett.
