TRIAL AND Litigation

When faced with litigation, clients need a comprehensive winning strategy. The Harken Law Firm knows that for most cases, a comprehensive winning strategy is obtaining a judgment at trial or a settlement before trial requiring the other party to pay what is rightfully owed to the Harken Law Firm’s clients. 

Based on its extensive experience, the Harken Law Firm knows how to manage a case that can result in a significant recovery for its clients even before the case goes to trial. The Harken Law Firm has successfully negotiated settlements resulting in the recovery of millions of dollars for its clients. The Harken Law Firm is equally experienced in filing motions with the court requesting the court enter a judgment in favor of the Harken Law Firm’s clients without the need of going to court. These motions have resulted in courts awarding substantial monetary sums to the Harken Law Firm’s clients.  

The Harken Law Firm also has extensive experience in defending clients against claims that have been asserted in state and federal courts. The Harken Law Firm is prepared to rely on its experience to better position its clients who are named as defendants in lawsuits, and analyze the risks associated with defending against claims through trial.

BUSINESS STRATEGY

The Harken Law Firm strives to be a trusted partner for its clients’ businesses by limiting their exposure to costly litigation. This begins with the Harken Law Firm recognizing that legal and factual issues impacting a business are constantly in flux, and a successful business strategy must be adaptive and resourceful.

The Harken Law Firm has represented clients and their business interests in numerous states, including California, Washington, Arizona, Nevada, Nebraska, Montana, Kansas, Missouri, Texas, Massachusetts, New Jersey, and Maine. The Harken Law Firm has a solid understanding that certain laws impact how a business operates and can vary from state to state. For example, certain states have laws that can prevent a business from enforcing non-compete agreements against their former employees. The Harken Law Firm is capable of adapting quickly to the needs of its clients and understanding how the nuances in the law at the state and federal level can impact a business’ bottom line. The Harken Law Firm will work with clients in order to form a sound business strategy that will help avoid future costly litigation.

Appellate Practice

When the Harken Law Firm represents its clients in their cases, it is prepared to represent the clients throughout the trial and the appellate process. Based on its experience in litigating complex legal issues, the Harken Law Firm can quickly identify the key appellate factual and legal issues in a case to frame successful arguments at the appellate level.  

The Harken Law Firm has argued and won cases on appeal in Missouri and Colorado.  At all times, the Harken Law Firm strives to provide its clients with effective representation and protect its clients’ best interests by gauging the cost-effectiveness of filing an appeal and the possible results.

EMPLOYMENT DISCRIMINATION CLAIMS

The Harken Law Firm has experience in representing both employers and employees in cases involving discrimination, harassment, and retaliation lawsuits and regulatory investigations. This experience extends to prosecuting and defending against claims for workers’ compensation retaliation, violation of the Missouri Human Rights Act, violation of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, and Violation of the Americans with Disabilities Act in state and federal court. Based on this experience, the Harken Law Firm can advise its clients on legal issues impacting employers and employees that arise when an employee asserts he or she has been subject to discrimination, harassment, and retaliation before litigation begins and thereafter. The Harken Law Firm has also represented clients when the claims of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation are with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.   

What constitutes discrimination, harassment, and retaliation will continue to evolve in employment law.  Both employers and employees can trust that the Harken Law Firm will be proactive in representing them and addressing how the changes in employment law impact their individual case.

INSURANCE Litigation

If you do not know your rights when your insurance company denies a claim you submitted to it, you could be left with paying both your attorneys’ fees and any potential judgment entered against you. The Harken Law Firm is experienced in holding insurance companies accountable for their obligations owed to their customers. The Harken Law Firm will work with you to review your insurance agreement and determine whether your insurance company is legally required to honor its agreement with you.