It’s Time to Stop Treating Business Litigation Like a Surprise
Most business lawsuits do not begin with one catastrophic event. They develop through unclear contracts, undocumented decisions, recurring complaints, and problems that leadership agrees to address later. Learn how stronger systems, clearer communication, and earlier action can help businesses reduce legal risk before a dispute becomes a lawsuit.
Why Most Civil RICO Cases Fail: Lessons for Pennsylvania Business Owners
Civil RICO is powerful, but it is not a shortcut for every business dispute involving fraud or unfair conduct. Learn why courts often dismiss RICO claims and what business owners should know before pursuing or defending one.
Breach of Contract Disputes: Protecting Small Businesses in PA, WV & OH
Facing a contract dispute in PA, WV, or OH? Learn when litigation makes sense and how The Skeen Firm structures business contract cases.
Success-Based Legal Fees in Pennsylvania: What Business Owners Should Know
Success-based legal fees may offer an alternative to hourly billing by aligning some fees with results. Learn when this approach may be available for Pennsylvania matters.
Success-Based Legal Fees: A Smarter, Outcome-Focused Option for Business Owners and Litigants
Concerned about unpredictable legal fees? Success-based legal fees focus on outcomes, not hours. Learn how this billing approach works.
Looking Back & Moving Forward: The Skeen Firm’s 2025 Year in Review (and What’s Next in 2026)
This year reaffirmed what we’ve believed from the start: people want straightforward legal help that respects their time, their goals, and their bottom line. Here’s a look at what we accomplished together — and what you can expect from us in 2026.
How Success-Based Legal Fees Help Business Owners Win Without Hourly Billing
Learn how The Skeen Firm’s hybrid flat-fee and success-fee model helps business owners pursue litigation confidently. Discover a cost-effective alternative to hourly billing for commercial disputes in Pennsylvania and West Virginia.
West Virginia Small Business Litigation: Essential Steps for Companies
Pennsylvania Small Business Litigation: What Owners Should Know
Finding the Right Litigation Counsel for Your Pennsylvania Small Business
If you’re a small business owner in Pennsylvania (revenues under $5 million) and you’re facing a potential lawsuit — whether you’re the plaintiff or the defendant — choosing the right attorney can make the difference between a manageable process and a disastrous one. At The Skeen Firm PLLC we’ve helped Pennsylvania-based small businesses navigate litigation with strategy and clarity. T
What to Expect When Litigating in West Virginia
Litigation can feel overwhelming — especially if it’s your first time facing a lawsuit in West Virginia. Whether you are a business owner, an individual, or part of a family dispute, understanding the process can make the experience less stressful.
Reasons to Sue | Common Types of Civil Litigation Cases in Pennsylvania, and What They’re Worth
It is no secret that America is a litigious country. People want to sue someone over everything and anything thinking that going to court for a stubbed toe could be their “golden ticket”. This is caused or made worse by social media and the news, repeatedly showing multi-million-dollar settlements for what appear to be minor injuries or inconveniences.
Can the Other Side Hide Evidence in a Lawsuit? A Primer for Clients
Under Pa. R.C.P. No. 4003.1, each party must disclose information relevant to the case. That includes emails, contracts, photos, and more. They are not allowed to hide documents or selectively respond
What To Expect When Suing Or Being Sued – A Litigation Guide For Clients
For many, litigation can be the most stressful things you ever do, whether you're the one filing a lawsuit or the one being sued. Lawyers who live and breathe litigation may forget this, leading to failure to properly prepare a client for the battle ahead. Understanding the process can help you prepare and make informed decisions. Here’s a basic, step-by-step guide to what you can expect.
State vs. Federal Court: Where Will Your Civil Case Be Heard in Pennsylvania?
When facing a civil lawsuit in Pennsylvania, one of the first questions that arise is whether your case will, or can, be heard in state or federal court. The court where your case is filed can significantly impact the legal process, available remedies, and procedural rules. Here’s what you need to know about how courts are determined and why your case may be in one system or the other.