Shaw Valenza LLP : Litigation

No employer wants to be sued. However, despite their best efforts, many employers find themselves defending against litigation by former and even current employees. Employment litigation is an emotional and sometimes irrational way of resolving a business dispute. As a result, it is often more disruptive than ordinary commercial litigation.

Founding partner Greg Valenza has extensive experience handling such matters in state and federal court. He is respected by clients as an appropriately aggressive and cost-effective litigator. In addition, Greg’s knowledge of civil procedure and substantive employment law has earned him the respect of opposing counsel, mediators and judges. Greg also has handled a variety of appellate matters, including merits and amicus curiae briefs before federal and state courts.

Under Greg’s leadership, our attorneys quickly assess a case’s strengths and weaknesses and strategize with the client to achieve an appropriate resolution of the matter.

Our litigation philosophy begins and ends with one principle: the case belongs to the client. Our prime objective is to help our client define victory, and then to reach that goal in an effective and economical way. Some clients desire early resolution via mediation or negotiated settlement. Some clients want to take a case “all the way to the Supreme Court” if necessary. We partner with our clients so they may better understand the risks and benefits associated with the spectrum of potential resolutions.

It is a simple fact that most cases do not go to trial. But when settlement and litigation efforts do not resolve a case, Shaw Valenza is ready to face the jury. With thorough pre-trial preparation and legal expertise, Shaw Valenza will present the client’s position in the most favorable light. And should a trial result in an adverse verdict, we will work closely with you to evaluate options including settlement or appeal.

Expertise. Efficiency. Focus. Service. These words best describe our litigation practice.