Our General Litigation and Trial Practice Group is guided by experienced litigators and – something of a rarity in these times – real trial lawyers and appellate lawyers. All are highly respected by other members of the Bar and by the Bench. We take pride in responding efficiently and effectively to clients’ needs and in producing tangible and beneficial results. We are experienced in handling trial and appellate litigation, as well as mediation and arbitration, in federal and state courts locally and throughout the nation. While many of our matters involve complex cases with significant potential damages, we take equal pains with all matters, large or small.

In every matter we offer our clients:

• Efficient and cost-effective dispute resolution
• Tailored advice on the options and advantages of arbitration, formal and informal mediation, and adjudication in federal courts, state courts and administrative agencies
• Creative strategic analysis and litigation planning
• Skillful and articulate advocacy in written briefs, oral arguments and at trial
• Existing expertise in a wide range of substantive areas
• Prompt reporting of case activity
• Skilled use of technology allowing for the storage, searching, retrieval and dissemination of work product, pleadings, data bases and document collections
• Ready access to a national pool of expert witnesses in dozens of fields
• Realistic litigation budget plans, combined with cost-effective control of discovery and trial expenses
• Dedication, transparency and integrity in our client relations

The bottom line is that with General Litigation and Trial Practice lawyers, Jackson & Campbell’s clients receive absolute commitment to the vigorous advocacy of their interests in all phases of dispute resolution.

Our efforts to assist our clients do not stop there: We take as much pride in assisting clients find solutions that do not involve litigation as we do in successfully litigating their cases. Our lawyers are experienced negotiators who can propose and implement dispute resolution strategies that may lead to a favorable outcome without the need for litigation. We also strive to help our clients modify their internal practices so as to minimize the frequency and risks of litigation by providing counseling services in such areas as problem-solving, risk management and implementation of appropriate internal controls. Our lawyers are regularly asked to put on private seminars for our clients on issues relevant to their risk management needs.

The General Litigation and Trial Practice Group brings sophistication and a broad base of expertise to the litigation matters of our clients. Our members also serve the firm’s other practice groups, lending our trial expertise to the needs of all the firm’s clients, particularly in coordination with the Health Law, Insurance Coverage, Tax Law, and Real Property and Asset Management practice groups.

In addition to serving other practice groups within the firm, the General Litigation and Trial Practice Group offers expertise in such areas as:

• Personal Injury and Wrongful Death
• Products Liability Defense
• Architects & Engineers Professional Liability
• Premises Liability
• Construction Defect and Delay Claims
• Breach of Contract and Other Commercial Disputes
• Corporate Governance and Derivative Litigation
• Employment, Discrimination and Civil Rights Claims
• Employment Tax Claims
• IRS Collection Disputes: Liens and Levies
• Aviation Disaster Litigation
• Defamation, Libel and Slander
• Government Contract Qualifications & Reviews
• Creditors’ Rights
• Claims against Securities Brokers and Dealers including NASD Arbitrations
• Representation of Bankruptcy Trustees, Debtors and Defendants in Adversary Proceedings
• Representation of Real Estate Purchasers, Brokers and Agents against Claims of Violations of State and Federal Anti-Foreclosure Laws
• Unfair Trade Practices and Non-Compete Agreement Litigation
• Representation of Taxpayers in Disputes with the Internal Revenue Service or state tax authorities

Representative Matters

• Anti-Foreclosure Law Defense: We have successfully defended Anti-Foreclosure Law claims in Queen Anne's County, MD.

• Architects & Engineers Professional Liability: We have defended architects and engineers in cases involving alleged errors and omissions arising out of designs ranging from the unusual (underground stormwater retention systems, restoration of concrete garage and related structures, environmental containment systems, sophisticated research laboratories) to the mundane.
• Building Material Failure: We have represented the builder of town homes to pursue claims for defective plywood. Our firm has also handled numerous other construction defect lawsuits involving concrete, polyurethane coatings, exterior insulation and finish systems and polybutylene pipe.
• Construction Litigation: We have represented building owners, general contractors, subcontractors, architects and engineers against allegations of construction defects that resulted in property damage and personal injury, as well as delay claims for consequential damages.

• Premises Liability: We have successfully defended claims against premises owners, including retail establishments, alleging civil rights violations, false arrest, assault, battery, defamation and personal injury negligence.
• Product Liability Claims: Our lawyers have defended a diverse array of product liability claims, as illustrated by a short list of products that have been the subject of claims: lead-based paint, asbestos-containing materials, shotguns, cruise ship lifts, railway track equipment, industrial conveyors, and a broad range of paper-making machinery.
• Toxic Exposures and Mold Claims: In separate proceedings in ten states, we successfully defended the manufacturer of a building product which allegedly gave off toxic fumes. We have defended contactors and building owners against mold claims in new home and condominium construction. We have represented manufacturers and suppliers of lead-based paint and asbestos-containing products.
• Federal Tax: We have successfully represented nonprofit organizations in obtaining or retaining their tax exempt status, when challenged by the IRS. We have also represented executives of non-profits, and defended compensation levels as reasonable thus avoiding imposition of §4958 excess benefits excise tax (public charities) or §4941 self-dealing excise tax (private foundations).
• IRS Collection Due Process Hearings/Tax Court proceedings: We are representing taxpayers against aggressive IRS lien/levy collection activities, and have had favorable results to preserve and protect our clients’ assets. When necessary, we recommend and negotiate Offers in Compromise between the taxpayer client and the IRS.

• IRS Employment Taxes/Civil Penalties: We routinely represent employers with alleged employment tax deficiencies, obtaining favorable results from the IRS.