FIRM PHILOSOPHY
Skilled, aggressive representation, coupled with close communication with clients and an eye trained on cost-effective service, are at the heart of C&F’s practice.

The firm’s clients retain us to get results; our attorneys litigate tenaciously and to win. As important to us as winning, however, is C&F’s standing among opposing counsel and jurists for ethics, integrity and professionalism at all turns.

Mindful of the practical realities of litigation, we are skilled negotiators who seek solutions short of trial. When all other options are exhausted, we work closely – and communicate regularly – with clients to develop a litigation strategy and corresponding budgets that reflect our intended course of action. Our attorneys bring pragmatism to each engagement – along with clarity of focus and perspective – and provide clients with counsel that is unvarnished and steeped in training.

Knowing that cases are won before ever setting foot in the courtroom, we focus upon the excellence of our legal research and writing. Motions to dismiss, for summary judgment and other issues are filed not only to shape the strategy of our case, but to prevail before it reaches trial. Motions to attack the opposition’s pleadings are filed not only to define the client’s position in the litigation, but to prevail before trial. Moreover, our objective is to obtain a concession from the opposing parties prior to hearing. consistent with our mission to balance efficiency with effectiveness.

In an often fast-paced and stressful profession, we value collegiality and cultivate a friendly, informal working environment. Our clients, as well as our attorneys and staff, have innumerable law-firm options available to them. It is important to us that they know we value them for choosing C&F.