Choosing the right litigation firm is a critical decision—especially when the stakes are high. Clients often weigh important factors like reputation, experience, record of success, and the level of personal attention they’ll receive. However, clients often don’t anticipate other factors they should consider:

1. When was the last time the attorney actually tried a case to a final judgment? Many litigators lack trial experience and will press you to settle so they don’t have to go to trial. At PMW, we regularly try cases before juries, judges, and arbitrators. Our “trial-ready” reputation with opposing counsel pays dividends in settlement negotiations.

2. Or executed and collected upon that final judgment? When you “win” at trial, you receive a final judgment that’s not much more than a piece of paper until executed—which is rarely a simple process. While few litigators try cases, even fewer execute judgments. At PMW, we consistently collect on the judgments we obtain for clients at trial.

3. Has the attorney successfully obtained non-monetary remedies for clients? Protecting your interests in your dispute may require judicial relief outside of a typical money judgment, e.g., an injunction, declaratory judgment, or voiding a legal instrument. At PMW, we routinely obtain—and defend against—such equitable relief for our clients.

4. Has the attorney successfully appealed/affirmed a case before the Court of Appeals? Many litigators refer their clients elsewhere if their case is appealed. This lack of appellate experience may limit the attorney’s ability to recognize and preserve key issues at the trial level. At PMW, we stick with our clients through any appeals, and our track record of success gives us keen insight into litigation “best practices.”

5. Does the attorney fully grasp the relevant business (not just legal) concerns of your case? Many attorneys may understand the legal issues of your case, but be unfamiliar with the related business implications. At PMW, our extensive experience litigating business disputes across a diverse range of industries and markets allows us to counsel you on both the relevant legal and business issues—often leading to creative solutions that serve your bottom line.

6. How transparent are the firm’s billing practices? “How much will all of this cost?” It is understandably one of the most oft-asked questions when hiring an attorney. While litigation simply has too many variables to predict precisely how much it will cost from beginning to end, PMW prioritizes informing clients of the different options available at the various steps along the way—and the likely costs associated with each option. This can avoid the “sticker shock” that may come with a bill from an attorney who pursued a course of action without advising the client of the other—potentially less costly—options available.

As one of Nashville’s premier litigation boutiques, our firm understands all of these concerns and delivers on all fronts. Our specialization gives us a deeper command of the law and a strategic edge in each case. More than just litigators, we are seasoned trial lawyers with a proven track record of success and satisfied clients. As a boutique firm, we offer the high-level advocacy often associated with large firms, but with the agility, focus, and client-centered service that only a smaller firm can provide.