Commercial Litigation

Davis Bucco & Makara is a firm of trial lawyers who will purse your case to a verdict or decision when needed. If the case needs to go to trial, we stand ready to engage in that fight. We also  understand litigation can be a time consuming and expensive process. Therefore, we remain laser focused on finding the most effective and efficient route to the client’s objectives. We pride ourselves on always being accessible to our clients.

DBM uniquely combines the experiences our attorneys bring to the firm with our 30 years of litigation experience throughout the Mid-Atlantic region and beyond. We focus on maximizing the client’s options to obtain results.

We use both the law, and important industry trends, to advise clients on establishing clear objectives. Our practitioners have experience handling thousands of litigation matters, including pre-litigation claim presentment, complaints, responsive pleadings, pre and post-trial motions, discovery, trials and arbitrations. We have handled matters seeking money damages, equitable relief, and declaratory relief. We have handled matters throughout the United States with a focus on Mid-Atlantic region. Representative cases includes:

Commercial and Government Contract breach of contract claims

Payment disputes

Indemnity claims

Shareholder disputes

Construction delay, acceleration and termination claims

Unknown conditions claims, including “pass-through” claims

Surety claims

Quiet title matters

Non-compete/non-solicit/trade secret matters

Civil rights and employment claims

Contract interpretation claims

Professional negligence claims

Insurance coverage claims.

Eminent domain claims.

Commercial and residential lease disputes

Real estate conveyance matters, including offer to purchase/ P&S agreement disputes

Administrative agency appeals to the trial courts

We also have a unique capability to advise clients on public, government and media relations issues that may arise as a result of litigation.  Above all, we always keep the client’s objective, budgets, and needs at the forefront of our litigation strategy.  We also pride ourselves being accessible to our clients, even during nights and weekends.  We are all a part of one team striving to achieve each client’s objective, for each case we handle.