Services Offered

Federal & State Court

TLO represents clients in all aspects and stages of Federal and State Court Litigation from the filing of the complaint, responding to the complaint, discovery, depositions, motion practice, pre-trial practice and filings, trial preparation, trial, post-trial submissions and appeal. TLO represents its clients zealously and with integrity. TLO recognizes that sometimes the best resolution for a dispute is a settlement. Settlements can be the best course for a variety of reasons including guaranteeing payment, mitigating risk and cost. TLO always gives its clients objective advice on whether a settlement should be explored.

Regulatory Actions

TLO represents businesses and individuals at all stages of regulatory inquiries and enforcement actions. There are numerous Federal and State entities that regulate a variety of industries. TLO has deep experience and expertise to defend you and/or your business through the regulatory process.

Arbitration, Mediation, & Negotiation

TLO represents clients in both arbitration and mediation. Both of these proceedings have advantages and disadvantages to resolve disputes. TLO will advise you whether these options are available and whether using them could be a better path than a Court action. TLO also has extensive experience and expertise in negotiations. Whether for dispute resolution in litigation or regulatory actions, or to negotiate a transaction, an experienced negotiator is invaluable.

TLO is called on to conduct discrete and confidential internal investigations into a variety of matters including possible securities law violations, regulatory violations, employee misconduct including allegations of harassment, discrimination, and wrongful termination. TLO will prepare a comprehensive report of the investigation, identify potential problems, and will recommend strategies to minimize possible litigation and regulatory risk.

TLO has the experience and expertise to analyze your dispute and develop a comprehensive cost effective approach to get you the best possible outcome. TLO is also available to review your current case at any stage of the process to give you an objective comprehensive analysis.

If your business is facing a legal crisis that is threatening its ongoing viability, TLO can help. Your business may have been accused by another business, an individual and/or regulator of illegal conduct. Or your business could have suffered significant damage because of the wrongful action of another business or individual. Sometimes these events can have effects that go beyond being a plaintiff or defendant in a single lawsuit. The events can become public and severely damage your reputation which could result in abandonment by clients and customers, destruction of employee morale and employee flight. These multifaceted events can destroy a company if not addressed in a strategic and comprehensive manner. Mr. Tucker has successfully navigated many such crises and can bring his expertise and experience to protect your company.

TLO uses its expertise in compliance and business operations to review, test, and assess your business’ policies and procedures to identify risk. Many businesses question whether their policies and procedures are being followed and/or are having the desired effect. Whether for regulatory compliance or for risk mitigation, policies and procedures should be tested periodically to assure effectiveness.

TLO has negotiated, drafted, reviewed, and litigated hundreds of contracts. If you are entering a contract you should have that contract reviewed by an experienced attorney to assure that your rights are protected and the contract is drafted to accomplish your intent and goals. Frequently contracts drafted by the other contracting party can be one sided and might not give you the rights and protections that you should have. TLO can draft, review and negotiate your contracts so that you are protected.