Viridian's Litigation Practice Group is composed of experienced trial attorneys dedicated to delivering exceptional legal representation in state and federal courts in Maine and Massachusetts. Our litigators have proven track records of handling a wide variety of complexity and subject matter, excelling at results-driven representation for businesses and individuals, strategically navigating our clients through intense legal disputes successfully.
Whether resolving disputes through negotiation, rigorous advocacy, or prevailing in the courtroom, Viridian's Litigation Practice Group is committed to providing personalized solutions tailored to each client's unique needs while protecting and advocating their rights and interests. Our approach combines a deep understanding of the law with experience and a strong commitment to working closely with our clients to achieve favorable outcomes.
Our Litigation Services Include:
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Breach of Contract Disputes: We represent individuals and business clients in disputes involving breach of contract, including issues related to performance, interpretation, and enforcement of complex agreements, from supplier and construction contracts to joint venture agreements.
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Commercial Disputes: We assist businesses in resolving disputes between owners, shareholders, and partners, addressing issues such as fiduciary duties, corporate governance, business dissolution, and securities-related disputes, including shareholder derivative actions. We also clients with cases involving commercial fraud, misrepresentation, and unfair trade practices, helping individuals and businesses pursue or defend against claims involving allegations of fraudulent activity.
- Construction Disputes: We assist contractors, material suppliers, and owners in construction related matters, including contract preparation and review, contract enforcement, mechanic liens, construction defects, and collection actions.
- Defamation and First Amendment Litigation and Media Law: We handle cases involving freedom of speech, press, and expression issues, including pursuing or defending defamation claims--as well as navigating issues involving censorship, privacy, and intellectual property in both traditional and digital media.
- Family & Matrimonial Litigation: We maintain a state-wide family litigation practice, providing aggressive but compassionate legal representation for individuals and families facing a wide range of matters including divorce actions, judicial separations, parental rights and responsibilities actions, as well as child support and spousal support enforcement actions.
- Intellectual Property Litigation: We represent clients in intellectual property disputes, including patent, trademark, copyright, and trade secret matters, as well as defend and enforce intellectual property rights, ensuring your business assets are protected.
- Real Estate and Right of Way Disputes: We assist clients in real estate disputes, including boundary-line and right of way and easement matters. We also assist brokers, buyers, and sellers with complicated purchase and sale disputes.
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Mediation and Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR): While we are trial-ready litigators, we also understand the value of resolving disputes efficiently. We guide clients through mediation, arbitration, and other forms of ADR to achieve favorable resolutions without the need for prolonged litigation.
- Personal Injury Actions: We help clients who have been hurt, or lost someone they loved, as a result of the carelessness of others achieve the highest recovery possible. Whether the situation calls for skillful negotiation or dogged determination in the face of a recalcitrant bad actor, we will work hard to help you be made whole after your injury and loss.
- Landlord/Tenant Disputes: We provide legal guidance to landlords and commercial tenants with drafting and enforcing lease agreements, navigating eviction proceedings, and resolving disputes with tenants.
- Probate and Estate Disputes: We assist clients with Maine probate matters related to contested wills, trusts and estates, guardianships or conservatorships, and all other facets of Maine probate law.
- Railroad Related Litigation: We assist regional and national railroad clients defending against Federal Employers' Liability Act (FELA) claims and other railroad related issues.
- Jones Act Litigation: We assist both employees and employers with Jones Act matters related to injury claims and managing legal responsibilities, providing experienced guidance tailored to the unique aspects of maritime law.
- Aquaculture and Fishing Industry Disputes: Viridian's lawyers have deep knowledge of and experience with Maine's aquaculture and fishing industries, including representing clients with permitting and administrative hearings, appeals of regulatory decisions, defense of enforcement actions, and litigation in federal and state courts.
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Municipal and Land Use Litigation: We guide clients through complex governmental and property disputes, addressing challenges across zoning, eminent domain, land use regulations, and constitutional property rights. Our attorneys leverage extensive municipal and land use law expertise to effectively counsel local governments, private landowners, developers, and community stakeholders.
At Viridian, our litigation team is committed to providing our clients with timely and effective legal representation when litigation is necessary.