Litigation Group

A Successful Approach In Solving Litigation Problems.

Burns, White & Hickton has always recognized that a legal problem is also a business problem. Toward that end, we have acquired a great deal of experience in conducting broad-based litigation in federal and state courts and resolve disputes before tribunals, arbitration panels, and administrative agencies throughout the United States.

Today, more than 70 experienced litigation attorneys help us meet the needs of companies ranging from Fortune 500 firms to small, emerging, closely-held businesses and their officers and directors. Our results-oriented approach to litigation and the outstanding array of skills, experience, and know-how we employ have gained us a reputation for guiding our client partners' legal disputes to satisfactory resolutions.

Managing The Impact.

We understand the impact that major litigation, regardless of its conclusion, can have on a company and we are committed to working closely with you to avoid litigation whenever possible. When litigation is unavoidable, we move quickly and effectively to contain the risk and minimize the impact of the litigation on your business or company. To manage the impact of litigation, we draw upon our experience as counselors with substantial knowledge in a broad range of practice areas and disciplines, our expertise in representing clients in the traditional courtroom setting, as well as alternative dispute resolution (ADR) proceedings.

Applying Integrity and Professionalism.

While each of our attorneys has his or her unique, individual style, they are all committed to our firm's high standards of integrity and professionalism. Burns, White & Hickton has earned the respect of judges and colleagues nationwide, and many of the litigators in our firm have been designated by their peers as among the best in the business, winning fellowship in organizations such as Best Lawyers in America, Super Attorneys in Pennsylvania, and Leading Who's Who Attorneys.

Client-Oriented Efficiency.

Responsiveness to our client partners' needs is a key ingredient in all that we do. We respond based on your timetable and provide immediate and appropriate action when it's needed. Our goal is to provide you with the best advice and services to resolve your legal problems in the most efficient and effective manner.

A Team-Based Approach to Litigation.

The attorneys of Burns, White & Hickton come from various backgrounds with a wide range of education and life experience. When a client partner faces a legal dispute, our Litigation Department will assign a team of professionals, whose expertise is tailored to deliver the best results, based on our careful analysis of the situation. The depth of our litigation talent, combined with their practical experience, allows us to be very economical in staffing cases. In fact, our attorneys frequently find themselves facing — and prevailing over — much larger opposing legal teams. Let us do the same for you.