Our Approach

Built for Disputes Under Pressure

SRA approaches litigation with the understanding that many disputes are not clean, early-stage matters. Clients often come to us after a case has escalated, when exposure is real, timelines are compressed, and decisions carry lasting consequences. Our role in those moments is to bring structure, clarity, and control to situations where the margin for error is narrow.

We develop strategy with the expectation that a case may be decided by a judge, jury, or arbitration panel. That expectation shapes how we investigate facts, assess risk, and sequence decisions from the outset. Preparation for trial or hearing is not a fallback position; it is the framework within which we evaluate resolution.

Strategy First, Not Motion Practice for Its Own Sake

Litigation is not an end in itself. Our focus is on defining the client’s objective early, identifying the pressure points that matter, and deploying resources where they will affect the outcome. Some disputes are best resolved efficiently. Others require sustained preparation through trial or arbitration. The approach depends on the facts, the forum, and what is at stake.

We avoid template strategies. Each matter is evaluated on its own terms, with an emphasis on leverage, credibility, and decision-making at critical inflection points.

Direct, Partner-Led Execution

Our matters are handled with direct attorney involvement throughout the life of the case. The lawyer responsible for strategy remains actively engaged from investigation through resolution, whether the dispute resolves early or proceeds to trial or hearing.

Clients work directly with counsel who understand the record, the risks, and the forum. Communication is deliberate and focused, particularly when decisions must be made quickly and with incomplete information.

Trial and Arbitration as a Reality, Not a Threat

We do not posture for trial; we prepare for it. Courts and arbitration panels respond to disciplined advocacy, developed records, and credible positions. Our approach is built around those realities, allowing us to move efficiently when resolution is possible and decisively when it is not.

The objective is not to litigate longer, but to litigate with purpose—always with the outcome in view.

Proof, Not Promises

Our experience is reflected in the matters we handle and the outcomes we achieve. Representative matters illustrate how this approach functions in practice and the types of disputes where clients rely on SRA to step in and take control.

Representative Matters