Litigation
Civil Litigation and Corporate Litigation are broad areas within the practice of law. They can involve a variety of contractual, tort, property, legal, and constitutional claims for individuals, businesses and government entities.
With a record of successful trial and appellate experience, the attorneys at Ziegler & Schneider are always prepared to go to trial and beyond to defend our client’s interests. Our litigation team focuses on ensuring that each matter is resolved efficiently and in-line with our client’s goals and budget. These benchmarks are achieved through effective communication and leveraging our vast experience to our client’s advantage.
Whether you are an aggrieved party seeking to file a lawsuit against another individual, a business, or the government, or have already had a lawsuit filed against you and are in need of an attorney to defend your rights, the attorneys of Ziegler & Schneider have over 100 years of combined experience pursuing and defending high exposure/complex claims in state and federal courts.
Our Litigation Attorneys can assist you with
- Business Disputes/Corporate Disputes
- Breach of Contract
- Employment
- Real Estate Disputes (including zoning and real estate tax validation issues)
- Insurance Coverage Issues/Insurance Bad Faith (self-insureds, insurance carriers and their insureds)
- Arson
- Automobile Liability
- Aviation
- Bad Faith
- Class Action
- Construction
- Coverage Issues/Opinions
- Financial Institution
- Manufacturing
- Mass Tort
- Mass Transit
- Premises Liability
- Product Liability
- Professional Malpractice
- Reservation of Rights/Declaratory Judgment
- State/Local Governments
- Breach of Fiduciary Duties
- Court and Regulatory Agency Appeals
- Debt Collection
- Eminent Domain/Condemnation
- Interference with Business Contracts
- Landlord-Tenant
- Lender Liability
- Personal Injury
More About Our Litigation Services
Our attorneys have long been staunch advocates of Alternative Dispute Resolution, or Mediation, and view it as an invaluable tool in effectively resolving conflicts. To discuss Mediation as an option for settling your dispute, please contact us today.
Meet the Litigation Group
What Our Clients Say
Matt Smith and the team Z&S Law have been tremendous in helping my business and family thru a 2-year transition phase, their response time has been impeccable! I would highly recommend Matt Smith and his team at Z&S for all business and personal legal needs.
—Brian Bush
It has been a pleasure working with Matthew Smith on several estate planning/trust matters over the course of the past two years. Matthew is very knowledgeable and diligent in representing his clients.
—Michael Ruberg
Jeff (Blankenship) and his team are amazing! From the moment they became involved in my son’s case, all I had to worry about was getting him the treatment he needed. Every step was explained, and every problem was handled. They made us feel more like family than a case or number.
—Client Review
Matt (Smith) was friendly and professional. The office staff were helpful and friendly. I would certainly recommend and use the firm’s services again.
—Client Review
Resources
Associate Attorney Needed
Ziegler & Schneider is looking for an associate attorney with approximately five years of experience with excellent communication and writing skills, primarily concentrating in litigation, but...
Jeff Blankenship speaks with Fox 19 Now about lawsuit against City of Newport and Newport Fire and Rescue
On February 1, 2023, a lawsuit was filed against the City of Newport and Newport Fire and Rescue claiming a woman was given the wrong medication by first responders causing her to suffer a heart...
Jeff Blankenship Speaks with Fox 19 Now
On December 15, 2022, Fox 19 Now spoke with our own Jeff Blankenship about a wrongful death lawsuit will be filed against an assistant living facility in Independence claiming its failure to...