It is important for large and small business owners alike to have access to a business litigation consultant should a legal matter ever arise. Expert litigators can represent a business in areas such as:

1. Business torts
2. Class actions
3. Contracts
4. Financial forensics
5. Government investigations
6. Professional relations
7. Real estate disputes
8. Securities
9. Technology and intellectual property
10. Professional malpractice
11. Expert testimony
12. Shareholder and corporate problems

Business lawyers who are litigation specialists can also assist in pre-judgment remedies, including pre-judgment orders for writs of possession, monetary compensation as the result of a lawsuit and arbitration.

The other reason a business may need litigation consulting would be for tax litigation. A tax litigation specialist is needed to handle problems with tax laws or other tax matters. A litigation expert can help you avoid a trail, larger monetary penalties or even jail time.

Action Steps
The best contacts and resources to help you get it done

Check for expert litigators knowledgeable in your legal needs for your business

When your company needs a litigation specialist, whether it be for a business contract, shareholder issues or a possible lawsuit, you want to be sure you have a lawyer who is an expert in your particular area. There are many lawyers on the Internet who specialize in different aspects of the law. Make sure you find one who is right for your company's needs.

I recommend: National Business Litigation Group, with members across the country, is a resource to find litigation experts and information on business litigation. With offices in over 20 states and the District of Columbia, Robinson & Cole LLP provides expert litigators in business law. Servicing the Texas area, Erickson Partners provides litigation support services.

Search national lawyer websites for litigation consultants

Websites with members across the country can provide information on all aspects of the law, including lawyers who provide expert testimony for business and law litigation.

I recommend: C2 Legal has 5 offices across the country that offer litigation consulting that is cost effective. Their services include computer forensics, online review, email filtering and paper document discovery. Providing information on the law and lawyers, Law Info allows you to search for a litigation consultant by state, litigation forms available for download and information on the litigation process. Attorney Search Network is a nationwide database that allows you to find a lawyer who is appropriate for your legal needs in a wide variety of subjects, including a litigation support specialist for business and taxes.

Find experts for litigation concerning tax laws

The intricacies of tax law require expert litigation support services. Finding a lawyer knowledgeable in tax litigation will help you through your tax law problems.

I recommend: Helping clients across the country, Baker Botts LLP employs lawyers who are litigation specialists in all complex tax issues. With locations nationwide and internationally, Dorsey & Whitney LLP provides a variety of litigation support services, including tax litigation. Providing expert witness testimony for tax litigation, eWitness.com has a search engine so that you can search by state.

Tips & Tactics

Helpful advice for making the most of this Guide

• •  Contact the Bar Association in your area to find local litigation experts.
• •  There are many different types of litigation. A national member database can help you locate a litigation specialist in your area for your specific litigation need.