How We Work
We Follow the Golden Rule
We treat our clients as we would expect to be treated.
Our Power is in Our Talent - Not Our Headcount
We are small by design — because smaller teams outperform bigger ones. There is more ownership and accountability, and less unnecessary coordination, when a team fits around one table. We are focused on out-performing rather than outspending our adversaries.
We Begin with the End in Mind
We begin each engagement by critically evaluating your end goal. Successful outcomes result from focusing on the right goals and developing a targeted strategy to achieve those goals from the outset.
We Focus Relentlessly on What Matters
The 80/20 rule is especially pronounced in the practice of law. We achieve superior results by focusing on the 20% of your case or your business deal that is mission critical. We get to the heart of the matter, and we stay there. It is the core facts and story that make a lasting impression with judges, juries and mediators and it is the key economic and legal drivers that make or break a deal.
We See the Full Picture - Because We've Sat in Every Chair
The only side we pick is yours. We represent plaintiffs, defendants, individuals, companies, partnerships and entrepreneurs. This is a considerable advantage to our clients. Because we see the world from all angles, we are able to develop strategies that anticipate our opponent’s thinking.
Proven Under Pressure - in the Courtroom and the Boardroom
Dedicated, hands-on, and unafraid to roll up our sleeves, this is not a desk job for us. We’re in the thick of it every day, from arguing motions, cross-examining witnesses, and presenting evidence to negotiating settlements and hammering out deal terms. We absorb the legal stress so our clients can focus on their business strategy.
We Are the Most Professional People in the Room
We take Charlie Munger’s maxim to heart: "You can always tell someone to go to hell tomorrow." We treat every person with courtesy and respect. Our objective is to solve your problem or close a successful deal, not to show how tough we are. We are more than tough enough when need be.
Wall Street Savvy. Silicon Valley Instinct.
Combining Wall Street financial and commercial know-how with the entrepreneurial capacity to see opportunities and not just threats, we give you the best of both worlds in business deals, employment negotiations, and commercial litigation.
We Share Risk
Our goal is to add value, and we are willing to take economic risk. In addition to hourly fees, we offer contingent, blended, and alternative fee structures.
We Are Highly Selective in the Matters We Take On
Highly deliberate about the cases we take, we keep our docket intentionally small. That discipline ensures our most senior lawyers remain deeply involved in guiding every case. It also minimizes conflicts, giving us the freedom to be adverse to a wide range of parties.
