While we always strive for the amicable resolution of disputes so as to minimize expense and preserve relationships, when settlement is not an option, Anderson & Kent, S. C. provides thorough and aggressive litigation services. Our litigation background is deep and reflects the breadth of talent and experience of all of our attorneys and professional staff. Appearances before state and federal regulatory bodies, such as WDNR and U.S. EPA, are common and we use our administrative background to further our clients' interests. In addition to Wisconsin's courts, members of our Martindale Hubbell AV-rated firm are admitted to many other courts throughout the Midwest, as well as the U.S. Supreme Court.

Litigation. Our areas of litigation expertise include:

Insurance Defense and Products Liability.

• Slip and fall and other premises liability claims
• Automobile accidents
• Wrongful death
• Products liability
• Toxic torts
• Class action defense Defense of Municipalities and Other Governmental Units

Commercial and Business Dispute Litigation

• Contract disputes
• Goods and Uniform Commercial Code disputes
• Business torts, including shareholder and fiduciary disputes
• Non-compete agreements and other employment disputes
• Interference with contractual relations
• Finance and banking

Environmental, Real Property, and Land Use Litigation

• Environmental insurance coverage litigation
• Soil and groundwater contamination
• Federal and State-styled CERCLA and Superfund litigation
• Zoning and land use regulation, including conditional use permit litigation
• Riparian and pier right disputes
• Boundary and road disputes

Alternative Dispute Resolution. As an alternative to litigation, we are always looking for ways to resolve disputes without expensive litigation. Anderson & Kent, S. C. takes pride in our ability to use all of our resources and skills--legal, financial, and personal--to find solutions which are not only effective, but which also preserve relationships. The alternative dispute resolution methods which we often consider and use for the benefit of our clients include mediation and arbitration, including many administered by the American Arbitration Association and the Dane County Bar Association.

Call us today at (608) 246-8500 or contact us online to discuss your legal options.