Ritt, Tai, Thvedt & Hodges specializes in civil and business litigation matters, including breach of contract, partnership disputes (especially professional and law partnerships), fraud, breach of fiduciary duty, real estate and eminent domain disputes, unfair competition, professional negligence (including attorney and accountant malpractice) and racketeering claims.

Ritt, Tai, Thvedt & Hodges has represented numerous individuals with business and/or civil litigation disputes, as both plaintiffs and defendants. Attorneys at the firm have litigated civil cases involving securities law, commercial transactions, construction defects, civil rights, and employment law as well as false claims (qui tam) suits. Ritt, Tai, Thvedt & Hodges has achieved positive outcomes in mediation, arbitration, trial and appellate practice in civil litigation areas in both state and federal courts. The firm has a very successful record of prevailing through binding arbitration, trial and/or appeal.

While providing aggressive, thoughtful and pointed legal representation in civil and business litigation, the firm is sensitive to the cost pressures of individuals and smaller business entities. Ritt, Tai, Thvedt & Hodges ensures that its representation is not only effective but cost-efficient.

Although we stress an economical approach to civil litigation, Ritt, Tai, Thvedt & Hodges and its clients recognize that not all cases can settle early or with low costs. Therefore, Ritt, Tai, Thvedt & Hodges lawyers conduct litigation with an eye toward trial, focusing pretrial discovery and motion practice on the pressure points of each case. If the circumstances require, the firm’s lawyers are thus fully prepared to aggressively try their cases in court. Indeed, this preparation and the fact that Ritt, Tai, Thvedt & Hodges lawyers have an excellent record at trial, often lead to more favorable settlements.