Civil Litigation

Whether you are anticipating a dispute or headed for litigation, our experienced civil litigation lawyers are here to protect our clients’ interests. Sometimes a problem can be resolved through tough negotiation, but when negotiations break down and it’s necessary to turn to the court system to litigate your claim, we can help.

At Larson Hart & Shepherd, we have extensive experience in handling a wide variety of disputes including:

  • Boundary disputes
  • Breach of contract
  • Business litigation
  • Collections
  • Commercial litigation
  • Dissolution of business
  • Employment discrimination
  • Lease disputes
  • Medical malpractice
  • Non-compete agreements
  • Probate litigation
  • Product liability
  • Real estate litigation
  • Serious personal injury
  • Wrongful death
  • Wrongful discharge

Our civil litigation lawyers have significant experience at the trial court level, handling arbitrations and appeals. Our goal is to provide effective and efficient representation designed to obtain the best possible result for our clients. We work closely with clients to involve them in the litigation strategy so they understand not only what we are doing but why we are doing it. At Larson Hart & Shepherd, we are results-oriented and recognize that every case poses unique challenges. We pride ourselves in striving for creative solutions and approaches.

Our firm’s extensive litigation experience also enables us to advise individuals and businesses when disputes arise and help our clients prevent future conflicts with detailed business plans and contracts. Recognizing that complex lawsuits often require creative solutions and innovative approaches, we also are well versed in using alternative dispute resolution (ADR) approaches such as mediation and arbitration.

“Christopher Thayer really did a fantastic job with my case. He always had the right answers to my questions, and won the case for me with his articulate handling of the opposing counsel. Nothing slips by him! I am a client for life.”
Travis W.
Mill Creek, WA

“I have to say I had a wonderful experience with Mark Shepherd as my attorney. His outstanding ability to represent his clients with compassion far exceeded my expectation. His wonderful staff went above and beyond the call of duty at all times. I would refer anyone to this law firm.”
Samantha Dixon
Everett, WA

“Ken Hart is one of the finest attorneys in the Seattle area, He is articulate, precise, tireless, and leaves no stone unturned in gathering the facts and converting them into a well thought out strategy for trial. Ken's approach has been a breath of fresh air. Ken recently saved the day for Bernard Development Company as he turned around a 3-year trial that had been going against us until we retained him. Since Ken and his firm have a wide range of experience in all corporate legal matters concerning business, Larson Hart & Shepherd have been selected as our corporate attorney to represent us now and in the future.”
Daniel Reina
President/CEO
Bernard Development Company