John D. Metcalf

Litigation can be complicated; it is often costly and can negatively impact businesses and individuals alike. As a litigator, John Metcalf can intervene to mitigate the impact of litigation through effective management of the dispute, appropriate advocacy, and timely, efficient resolution of the claim. In civil litigation all cases must be prepared from the beginning as if they are going to trial. Most cases will settle before trial, but all matters are entered with an eye toward litigation. Preparedness is essential as having command of the facts and the law applied to them makes settling the matter that much more probable. If an early settlement is warranted, all the better. When mediation is ordered by the Court (it always is), Mr. Metcalf will ensure you know the strengths - and weaknesses - of your case. There are times when both parties legitimately see the same set of facts differently, with each believing they are right under the law. That is the type of case that is more likely to require trial to end the dispute.