International Law

Claims in the U.S.

International companies and non-American residents are more and more often finding themselves defending or bringing suits in American courts. Likewise, U.S.-based companies face claims brought on by their international business associates. In either situation, local counsel is necessary to mount an effective trial. Melville Johnson, P.C. is prepared.

• We have in-depth knowledge of the guidelines particular to international litigation.
• We offer the highest level of litigation strategy, creative legal analysis, and trial skills.
• We develop close working relations with in-house and foreign counsel.
• We have unsurpassed expertise with the federal court system.
• We are able to address the full range of international business and family issues that end up in litigation.
• We have specialized expertise in employment issues, including both business-related immigration and the due diligence requirements related to mergers and acquisitions of American companies.

At Melville Johnson, our lawyers will protect your interests at all stages of a transaction — from contract review through the completion of the transaction, and beyond if necessary. We can provide you a top-level defense or prosecution of both U.S.-law and foreign-law claims throughout the American court system.

Claims Abroad

International business transactions can entail legal complications. As a U.S.-based company, you should hire an American law firm with international law experience as your primary counsel. Melville Johnson, P.C. offers precisely the expertise you need.

• We have extensive experience in international arbitration and litigation.
• We are accustomed to dealing with cases where litigation is pending in more than one country.
• We understand the importance of intercultural dynamics.
• We know how to combine the systems of various countries to achieve results for our clients that might not be possible within only one country's court system.
• We have a broad international network of trusted local counsel with whom we work regularly.

There are many factors to consider when deciding whether to pursue or defend an international litigation claim—factors ranging from the traditions of a specific country to that country's procedural laws and the reliability of its judicial system. At Melville Johnson, our attorneys know how to weigh those factors, to give you the legal advantage in any international case.

For a free consultation with a Case Intake Manager at Melville Johnson, P.C., call 877-524-9111 toll free, or contact us online.