Intensity We take very seriously the obligation to represent our clients zealously. The result is an extraordinary win/loss ratio.

Cost Control We consider cost control to be a professional responsibility. Because we are not burdened with the overhead that has pushed hourly rates to unreasonable levels, our rates are in general lower than those of comparable firms. We also have cost-control policies that ensure economical representation, including: • Avoiding the practice of multi-layered staffing whereby the client pays many times to have the same work done, re-done, reviewed and re-reviewed. • Avoiding unnecessary discovery. • Writing off unproductive time. • Encouraging clients to consider alternative fee arrangements. • Pushing for early disposition of cases. • Performing cost benefit analyses of proposed procedures, tactics and overall approaches. • Utilizing alternative dispute resolution mechanisms when appropriate.

Quality We pride ourselves on the quality of work, which, we suggest, speaks for itself. A summary of recent accomplishments and samples of our work product are available here.

Perspective The firm's founding partner, Brendan M. Hare, managed billions in litigation while in-house at Honeywell from 1976 to 1987. David J. Andrews is formerly the General Counsel of Brookstone. Given this experience, we have a unique understanding of the needs and concerns of corporate clients. Complementing Mr. Hare and Mr. Andrews' inside perspective is the outside perspective that others at the firm have developed during decades of representing corporations and, equally important, opposing them. This combination often translates into non-traditional approaches that clients find refreshing and effective.

Broad Capabilities While the mainstay of the firm is direct representation in federal and state litigation, we have extensive experience managing large groups of cases with common fact patterns and legal issues, producing cost savings, consistency of treatment, and reduction of case loads. Arbitration and formal mediation also make up a significant portion of our practice. With literally scores of computer, environmental and other technology matters in our experience, we are particularly adept at handling cases involving complex technical issues.

Experience With an average of nearly twenty years of litigation experience in all sorts of matters, our lawyers have been there before. Our clients benefit from the wisdom that flows from experience and avoid paying and waiting for re-invention of the wheel.