Norris and Keplinger, LLC


		Business & Commercial Law Civil Litigation Construction Litigation Education Law & Litigation Employment Law & Litigation Insurance Defense Legal Malpractice Litigation Medical Malpractice Litigation Premises Liability Litigation Product Liability Litigation Professional Negligence and Licensure Litigation Real Estate Law & Litigation Business & Commercial Law (TOP) Norris & Keplinger attorneys regularly advise individuals and small businesses in a variety of business-related matters designed to assist in the establishment, protection, and growth of their business. Whether it is assistance in the selection of the type of organizational entity under which to operate, drafting contracts, creditor’s rights, employment related matters or the eventual sale or dissolution of a business, we have the experience and business knowledge to guide our clients through each critical phase in the development and operation of their business. Norris & Keplinger attorneys advise our business clients in the following areas: · Business Formation · Financing · Shareholder and Partner Disagreements · Drafting Contracts and Agreements · Non Compete Covenants · Franchise Matters · Employment and Employee Related Matters · Business Related Litigation Civil Litigation (TOP) Norris & Keplinger attorneys have an excellent track record for successfully handling cases involving a broad range of civil liability, including contract claims, business torts, construction disputes, premises liability, civil rights, intellectual property, toxic tort, real estate, product liability and professional liability including medical and legal malpractice. Our experienced attorneys manage each client's case through all levels of the judicial system. We operate as a strategic partner to our clients, developing a solid, cost-effective plan of action that minimizes surprises and enhances the probability of a successful outcome. Construction Litigation (TOP) Norris & Keplinger attorneys skillfully represent clients involved in commercial and residential construction disputes including developers, builders, general contractors, subcontractors, suppliers, architects and engineers. Our attorneys are knowledgeable and experienced in litigating AIA and other construction contracts. Norris & Keplinger attorneys construction litigation experience includes handling disputes regarding claims of defective design, delay damages, product failures, enforcement and defense of liens, suits on payment bonds, bid disputes and warranty claims. Education Law & Litigation (TOP) Norris & Keplinger attorneys provide cost-effective and pragmatic solutions to the challenges educational institutions face every day. Our attorneys deliver legal services that address the full range of issues critical to public school districts and private schools, including employment, condemnation, special education, union negotiations, facilities construction, legislative and financing issues and constitutional matters. In addition to providing advice and counsel to school boards and administrators, our attorneys have extensive experience litigating a variety of school- related issues. Employment Law & Litigation (TOP) A successful business must establish and communicate to its employees uniform standards, policies and procedures. Norris & Keplinger aids employers with the development of employment policies and procedures designed to limit the employers’ legal exposure. Norris & Keplinger attorneys not only prepare employee handbooks but also counsel employers on effective methods of communicating expectations to employees. We also defend employers against claims of wrongful termination, harassment, discrimination, and wage and hour litigation in state and federal courts and in front of administrative bodies. Insurance Defense (TOP) Norris & Keplinger has established one of the region's premier insurance defense practices. Our attorneys work with numerous insurance companies and their insureds, insurance service organizations and self-insured businesses to provide comprehensive, efficient and aggressive litigation services. We are involved in cases from pre-suit investigation through the appeals process and are experienced in the full range of civil liability perils and exposures underwritten in the insurance marketplace and self-insured environment. Our attorneys represent insurance carriers in coverage disputes with insureds or other carriers, assist insurance carriers where misrepresentation or fraud is suspected, and provide initial response and management in catastrophic claims. Legal Malpractice Litigation (TOP) Norris & Keplinger attorneys enjoy a long-standing reputation in the legal community for successfully defending law firms and individual attorneys in malpractice matters. Our attorneys earned their reputation because of their strong commitment to the individual lawyer or law firm represented and because of our track record of success in defending clients against claims of legal malpractice. Medical Malpractice Litigation (TOP) Norris & Keplinger attorneys are experienced in defending health care providers against allegations of health care professional liability, including birth injury, surgery, orthopedic, emergency room, pharmaceutical and wrongful death cases. We represent health care professionals of all disciplines, including physician practice groups, hospitals, nurses, assisted living professionals and facilities, and managed care professionals. Our firm has developed solid working relationships with experts in virtually all pertinent fields of medicine and science. Norris & Keplinger attorneys intimate familiarity with medical concepts and principles is an invaluable tool which enables us to simplify complex medical issues and communicate effectively to today's jurors. Norris & Keplinger attorneys have tried over 100 medical malpractice cases. Premises Liability Litigation (TOP) Norris & Keplinger attorneys defend businesses and property owners against personal injury and property loss cases brought by individuals claiming negligent maintenance of premises. These matters generally involve defects in roadway and sidewalk pavement, foreign substances and accumulation of ice, snow, water and debris. Product Liability Litigation (TOP) Norris & Keplinger attorneys handle product liability cases involving all types of consumer and industrial products, as well as construction products and commercial manufacturing equipment. Our attorneys defend claims against self-insured manufacturers and third party insureds, designers, sellers, retailers and service providers. Professional Negligence and Licensure Litigation (TOP) Norris & Keplinger attorneys represent professionals before administrative boards and agencies, including ethics boards, medical boards, dental boards and nursing boards. We defend a broad range of professional negligence claims and licensure disputes, including claims against attorneys, doctors, nurses, dentists, pharmacists, architects and engineers. Real Estate Law & Litigation (TOP) Norris & Keplinger attorneys work with investors, developers and individuals in a broad range of real estate transactions, handling sales and purchases, leasing, financing, title issues and litigation.