GENERAL CIVIL LAW

Quite often, nothing can replace the need for a great trial lawyer. McLeod, Alexander, Powel & Apffel, P.C. maintains a team of highly skilled trial lawyers with experience in various fields. The Firm's reputation was built on this expertise, which later branched out into specific practice areas. In addition to the Firm's practice groups, we represent plaintiffs and defendants in civil and appellate litigation and related matters. Examples include, but are not limited to:

Appellate Law

The Firm traditionally handles appeals both in cases tried by the Firm and in cases tried by other firms. Our appellate practice supports the Firm's attorneys in all practice areas by providing legal research, handling summary judgment proceedings, preparing and objecting to the jury charge, and preparing and responding to post-verdict motions. Our appellate practice also provides insurance coverage opinions, as well as model briefs and amicus briefs on matters of national importance for the Firm's major clients.

Bankruptcy Law

The Firm represents both creditors and debtors in bankruptcy litigation, including restructuring and insolvency.

Commercial & Consumer Law

The Firm handles litigation-related matters relating to actions involving trade practices and consumer protection, debtor-creditor rights/collection practices, and business organizations.

Construction Law

Our attorneys experienced in Construction Law have successfully resolved numerous disputes related to environmental concerns and contract disputes common in construction projects.

Health Law

From claims involving the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA) to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), the Firm handles issues arising out of today's ever-important health care industry.

Products Liability

Products Liability encompasses a broad range of issues regarding negligence, strict tort liability, and warranties. In addition to having attorneys aggressively involved in resolving these issues for clients, the Firm extracts knowledge from other practice groups to manage the needs of its clients in almost any industry.

These are only some examples of the many General Civil Law issues in which we have advocated for clients. Should you require legal counsel or advice in regards to a matter, please contact us, or come by our offices to speak confidentially with one of our attorneys, who will help to determine if McLeod, Alexander, Powel & Apffel, P.C. is the proper entity to represent you.

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