Tort and Products Liability
From catastrophic casualty claims to spite fences and other civil disputes, Tarkington, O’Neill, Barrack & Chong provides comprehensive litigation services for its clients on the full spectrum of civil litigation matters. The Firm has successfully and vigorously defended individuals and entities of all sizes against tort and related claims for nearly 40 years. We have been retained by insurance carriers on behalf of their insureds as well as directly by defendants to represent their interests in all facets of litigation matters.
Our Firm philosophy is to involve its clients in the litigation process to ensure that their interests are fully protected and that the stakeholders have input into the litigation plan. Our ultimate goal is always to advance our clients’ interests, whether that be through settling a dispute as the most cost effective and final means of resolution or being prepared to take any matter through trial and, if necessary, appeal to the highest courts.
While we always prepare each case for potential trial, we strongly promote Alternative Dispute Resolution where possible to achieve the most cost effective and efficient resolution. Our attorneys have acted in all capacities in the Alternative Dispute Resolution process from representation of plaintiffs and defendants to coverage counsel for insurance carriers to mediators, arbitrators and judges pro tem. This wide range of views toward the Alternative Dispute Resolution process allows us to maximize opportunities for potential settlement to the advantage of our clients.
If, however, a matter cannot be resolved short of trial, we are fully prepared to vigorously try any case in a manner consistent with, and in coordination with, the client’s overall litigation plan, goals and considerations. We have handled cases involving hundreds of claimants and potential witnesses and tens of thousands of pages of documents. We believe that early strategic and tactical evaluation and action can allow us to dictate the course of the litigation on behalf of and better protect our client’s interests.
Our Tort and Products Liability Practice includes extensive experience and expertise with claims involving (please click one):