Litigation is a process, not a product. It involves strategic thinking, calculated implementation, and effective written and oral advocacy. Mediation is no different. Like litigation, successful negotiations require effective planning and preparation. A skilled mediator can help the parties communicate more effectively so that they might find a win-win solution.
Cooper Shattuck is experienced with mediating all types of complex litigation including:
Complex Litigation Mediation Experience
Multi-District Litigation (MDLs) and Class Actions
Cooper is experienced in mediating multi-district litigation and class actions involving:
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Consumer fraud
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Lender violations
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Environmental claims
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Medical devices
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Toxic torts
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Pharmaceutical claims
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Compliance
Construction Litigation
Cooper is experienced in mediating the following types of construction litigation including defaults involving large projects in multiple states and Puerto Rico:
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Large commercial projects
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State projects
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Federal projects
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Public works
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Delay claims
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Construction contract disputes
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Arbitration
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Change orders
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Surety claims
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Surety rights
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Surety takeovers
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General contractors
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Subcontractors
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Claims for additional work
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Latent defects
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Notice of default
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Bankruptcy
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See Surety & Construction Mediation page
Environmental Litigation
Cooper is experienced in mediating the following types of environmental litigation:
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Multiple cases rising out of issues related to ruptured or leaking underground pipelines and underground storage tanks
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Cooper played an integral role on behalf of the state of Alabama in the litigation resulting from the Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill that occurred in the Gulf of Mexico in 2010
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See Environmental Mediation page
Products Liability
Cooper is experienced in mediating the following types of products liability litigation:
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Workplace tools and equipment
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Consumer products
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Motor vehicles
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Aircraft
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Construction materials
Personal Injury and Wrongful Death
Cooper is experienced in mediating the following types of personal injury and wrongful death cases:
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Motor vehicle accidents
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Aviation accidents
Employment Litigation
Cooper is experienced in mediating the following types of employment litigation:
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Contracts
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Discrimination
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Sexual harassment
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Race discrimination
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Wage and hour
Bankruptcy Litigation
Cooper is experienced in mediating the following types of bankruptcy litigation:
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Chapter 7
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Chapter 11
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Chapter 13
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Trustee representation
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Debtor's claims
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Creditor's claims
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Involuntary filings
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Relief from stay
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Priority
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Claim valuation
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Secured status
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Nondischargeability
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Fraudulent transfers
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Preferences or preferential transfers
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Adversary proceedings
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See Bankruptcy Mediation page
Financial Litigation
Cooper is experienced in mediating the following types of financial litigation:
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Force placed insurance
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Credit life insurance
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Compliance
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Lender liability
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Forgeries
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Fraud
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Safe deposit boxes
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Commercial paper
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Negotiable instruments
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Inter-bank claims
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Workouts
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Bankruptcies
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Shareholder litigation
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Collections
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Conversion
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Wrongful foreclosure
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Foreclosures
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Credit reporting
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Participation agreements
Oil & Gas Litigation
Cooper is experienced in mediating the following types of oil and gas litigation:
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Leases
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Participation agreements
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Exploration
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Production
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Sales
Healthcare Litigation
Cooper is experienced in mediating the following types of healthcare litigation:
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Nursing homes
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Hospitals
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Compliance
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Malpractice
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Medicare claims
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STARK
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Acquisitions and mergers
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State regulation
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CON Board
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Joint Commission
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Insurance contracts and claims
Intellectual Property Litigation
Cooper is experienced in mediating the following types of intellectual property litigation:
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Right of publicity
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Trademarks
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Copyrights
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Patents
