Commercial Litigation

Schlesinger and Cotzen, P.L.  is experienced in all phases of commercial litigation.  Commercial litigation involves litigation of controversies related to issues in business. Virtually any business transaction can have serious financial implications. At Schlesinger and Cotzen, our business lawyers recognize that the survival of a company often hinges on the successful outcome of a business dispute.  We take a common-sense approach to solving business problems, yet we are not afraid to provide aggressive courtroom representation when necessary. Our firm carefully manages your matter from the initial pleadings through discovery, settlement negotiations, and trial in a manner that is both cost-effective and reflective of your goals

 

Appellate Practice

Complementing Schlesinger and Cotzen, P.L.’s robust litigation capabilities at the trial court level is an appellate litigation practice that is mature, experienced and uncompromising in its commitment to effective appellate advocacy. The hallmarks of that practice are extensive knowledge of appellate practice and procedure, mastery of the appellate record, comprehensive legal research, focused brief writing, experienced oral advocacy and the ability to tailor arguments and outcomes to the client's particular interests.

 

Life Insurance Litigation

The law firm of Schlesinger and Cotzen, P.L. consists of experienced litigation attorneys.  During the course of our practice, we have had to litigate many claims in which insurance companies have denied life insurance claims to bereaved family members We have settled life insurance denial claims and have brought claims to trial and through the appellate process. Consequently, we have developed experience in this area of law.