How to Choose a Business Litigation Attorney for Your Pennsylvania Small Business
If your Pennsylvania small business (revenue up to $5,000,000) is facing a dispute—contract, employment, lease, or customer-related—the attorney you hire will shape your outcome and your costs. Start with a clear understanding of the process: What to Expect When Suing or Being Sued – A Litigation Guide for Clients. Explore our services: Business Law and Civil Litigation.
Essential Criteria
- Proven Pennsylvania venue experience: Familiarity with state/federal courts, local rules, and motion practice.
- Small-business alignment: Right-sized strategy and billing for companies under $5M.
- Clarity and responsiveness: Written plans, regular updates, and plain language.
- Settlement and trial fluency: Honest evaluation of early resolution vs. trying the case.
- Operational awareness: Counsel who understands your industry, contracts, and cash flow.
How to Vet Counsel
- Discovery call: Share a brief timeline, contracts, and desired outcome.
- Assessment: Request a roadmap covering issues, deadlines, and budget ranges.
- Engagement: Get scope, communication cadence, and fee terms in writing.
- Alignment: Ensure legal strategy supports business continuity and reputation.
Next Steps
Review the full primer: Litigation Guide. If you’re weighing counsel, we’re ready to help Pennsylvania owners balance risk, cost, and outcomes.
Contact The Skeen Firm’s litigation team or learn how we support contracts, governance, and growth on our Business Law page.
*Disclaimer: The advice provided is for informational purposes and is not intended as legal advice. It should not be relied on, nor construed as creating an attorney-client relationship.