The arrangement, plainly stated
How It Works
Contingency-fee representation in commercial arbitration is uncommon. This page explains what it means, what kinds of disputes we consider, and what happens after you submit a preliminary inquiry.
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The Arrangement
For selected matters, legal fees may be based principally or entirely on successful recovery rather than hourly billing. The contingency structure aligns our interests squarely with yours: we are motivated to win and pursue claims that have realistic recovery prospects.
We advance the cost of pursuing your arbitration claim — attorney time, filing fees, expert preparation, and related expenses — with no upfront charge to you.
The specific percentage and any cost-recovery terms are set out in a written engagement agreement before any work begins. Nothing is assumed or implied.
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Claims We Consider
We focus on commercial disputes subject to binding arbitration. The following categories are indicative of the types of disputes that would qualify:
Breach of commercial contract
Disputes arising from the non-performance or improper performance of a binding commercial agreement.
Business-to-business fraud and misrepresentation
Claims involving material misstatements or omissions that induced a commercial transaction.
Partnership and joint-venture disputes
Disagreements over profit sharing, management authority, or the wind-down of a shared enterprise.
Vendor and supplier disputes
Claims against vendors, suppliers, or service providers who failed to perform as contracted.
Licensing and intellectual property disputes
Matters involving the unauthorized use of licensed rights or the breach of a licensing agreement.
Construction and real estate arbitration
Disputes arising from construction contracts, development agreements, or commercial real estate transactions.
This list is illustrative, not exhaustive. We evaluate each matter individually. The presence of a category here is not a representation that we will accept any particular claim.
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What We Look For
A binding arbitration clause or agreement. Without a contractual basis for arbitration, the contingency model does not apply.
A damages amount that justifies the cost and effort of arbitration. We generally consider disputes involving amounts in controversy above $250,000, though we evaluate each matter on its specific facts.
A respondent with the apparent ability to satisfy an award. A favorable award against an insolvent or judgment-proof party has limited practical value.
A factual and legal theory that is coherent and supportable. We do not pursue claims as leverage or nuisance; we pursue claims we believe can be won.
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The Intake Process
Submit a preliminary inquiry
Complete the short intake form on this site. It takes approximately five minutes. You will be asked about the nature of the dispute, the amount at issue, and your contact information.
Preliminary review
We review every submission. If the matter appears to fall within the types of disputes we consider, we will reach out to schedule a confidential call — typically within a few business days.
Confidential call
A brief conversation — fifteen minutes, no charge, no obligation — to understand the facts, answer your questions, and determine whether a more detailed evaluation is warranted.
Evaluation and decision
If we proceed to a full evaluation, we will review the relevant documents and advise you of our assessment. If we decide to take the matter on contingency, we will present a written engagement agreement for your review.
Ready to submit a preliminary inquiry?
The intake form is short and confidential. Submitting it creates no obligation on either side.
BEGIN PRELIMINARY INTAKE15 minutes · No charge · No obligation