Litigation

The heart of the Firm's business is defending its clients - at trial and on appeal - in all state and federal courts.  The firm has a wealth of experience in the defense of large-loss vehicular accidents, medical malpractice, employment law, workers' compensation, products liability, admiralty, toxic tort liability, commercial disputes, and ERISA defenses.


Insurance Defense

The Dill Firm is often called upon to provide coverage-opinions that may well lead to an early exit from litigation.  If the Firm discovers that coverage exists, the Firm will immediately advise the client accordingly.  Quick, yet thorough, coverage-advice saves the client not only defense costs - it can also lead to minimizing or eliminating the potential for penalties and attorney's fees.

In defending insurers as well as insureds, The Dill Firm stands ready to protect the insureds' interests, even if it means litigating the most complex issues.

Simply put, The Dill Firm will advise the client based on an honest assessment of the facts and issues.  The Firm understands that cost is an economic consideration to be resolved by the client.  The Firm's job is to present the client with as much legal information as possible so that the client can make an informed decision on whether to proceed with litigation.

The Dill Firm is often asked to counsel insurance and non-insurance companies about insurance-coverage long before an accident has occurred.  For insurers, the Firm's goal is to ensure that their policies and underwriting are sufficient to cover future losses.  For insureds, the Firm's goal is to ensure that the policies they purchase provide coverage for the risks they are likely to encounter.


First-Response

First-Response accident investigation is a service that has been provided by the Firm since its inception.  Many of the Firm's clients have seen a marked decrease in expenses, and in some instances, the absence of litigation, because a firm-attorney is at the accident scene helping direct the investigation, counseling employees involved in the accident, and giving opinions as to how best proceed with the defense of the case.

First-Response, as practiced by The Dill Firm, also means a quick response, as its members are available any time, day or night, including holidays, to conduct a preliminary investigation and then communicate with the client and make recommendations for efficent resolution.


Estate Planning, Successions, & Elder Law

Counseling clients on the protection of their family, property and person in case of death or incapacity is another service provided. The firm's members have a wealth of experience in guiding individuals in the creation of testaments, trusts and powers of attorney; in planning for federal estate tax issues; and in performance of simple as well as complex succession work. The members of the firm know that the most important service they offer for these clients is their expertise in guiding their clients through the many rules and intricacies of this area of the law.

Client Education

In order to compete in today's markets, it is imperative to stay abreast of changes in the law that impact claims-handling.  The Firm is dedicated to helping clients maintain their competitive edge by updating them with important legislation and the latest case-law by either written memoranda or in-house seminars. All of the Firm's attorneys are available to counsel clients, whether it be an overview of yearly changes enacted by government at the local, state, and federal level, or picking up the phone and answering a question about a specific area of the law that may greatly impact that client.