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    Business Litigation

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    Smart, practical guidance

    In the litigious business climate of today, we respect that litigation is but one of many possible resolution options to consider. We believe in guiding clients toward the most efficient and cost effective issue resolution, counseling them on ways to avoid disputes and explore non-litigation alternatives. However, when dispute resolution is not achievable outside of litigation, we are prepared to go the distance. . .and we do quite often.

    Experience That Outsmarts

    Shankman Leone represents clients throughout the country in arbitration, litigation and administrative proceedings focusing on claims relating to:

    • the enforcement of non-competition, non-solicitation, anti-piracy, and other restrictive covenants
    • the protection of trade secrets
    • the security and privacy of electronic data and information
    • breach of contract
    • shareholder, partner, and member disputes
    • class action defense

    While representing and counseling clients in cyber security, data and information privacy, and network security by developing and drafting policies and procedures that comply with applicable rules, regulations and laws, we also have substantial experience leading and conducting audits and investigations involving the theft of confidential, proprietary and trade secret business information, electronic data and information, and corporate funds.

    With an understanding that one size does not fit all, our extensive background in litigating non-competition, non-solicitation, anti-piracy and other restrictive covenants also provides us the opportunity to closely work with businesses to develop effective and enforceable restrictive covenants designed to protect their legitimate business interests.

    We often find considered application of the law to the needs of the business can be the clear difference between immediate success and lengthy litigation.

    Representing clients of all sizes, from large international businesses to local sole proprietors, and in a variety of industries across the country, gives us a close-up view of best practices from some of the smartest people in business. This unique experience works to our advantage in developing solutions to disputes. However, when a resolution is not possible, we are prepared to go the distance to successfully achieve our client’s business goals. Additionally, we often find ourselves serving as local counsel in Greater Tampa Bay for firms without a presence on the West Coast and in Central Florida. In serving as and working with local counsel, we are particularly sensitive to the importance of efficiently working with co-counsel within the scope of the relationship and to meet the client’s defined goals and budget.

    Litigation Philosophy

    Our litigation philosophy is simple, but likely differs from many in the industry for the following reasons:

    • We don’t wander through litigation, rather we approach it surgically and strategically, never losing sight of our client’s desired result.
    • We see our clients as partners. Understanding how they do business allows us to better anticipate potential issues within the full context of the business and plan for a more successful outcome.
    • We recognize that clients usually litigate as a last resort. If we can’t avoid it, we litigate smartly and efficiently, and determine early on what the true exposure is for our client.
    • We recognize the best litigation strategy isn’t always the best business strategy and we temper our solutions accordingly.
    • ‘Winning’ is defined differently by everyone—to us, it’s efficiently and strategically achieving our client’s goals.
     

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    Related Successes

    Back in Business After Failing to Meet Compliance Standards
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