Civil Litigation
Sophisticated Civil Litigation Practice in Upstate New York
Poklemba & Hobbs is one of the few civil litigation firms in Upstate New York that has the skill and experience to carry a case from initial filing to appeal. We are also adept at fully exploring a full range of alternatives to litigation including arbitration, administrative solutions or legislative relief.
The civil litigation practice at Poklemba & Hobbs is distinguished by the fact that our lawyers have first-hand experience at every level of the process. We have tried cases in state and federal court. We have handled appeals before the Second Circuit. We have dealt with the administrative bodies and have appeared in proceedings before the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and other federal agencies. We have drafted legislation and lobbied on behalf of clients seeking real solutions to high-profile problems.
Our attorneys are known for an ability to craft a personalized litigation strategy that is highly responsive to each client's needs and goals. From the moment of inception, each and every case is prepared as if it were going to trial, and yet we actively seek alternative methods that may yield satisfactory results in a timely and cost-effective manner. Contact us today to discuss your case in a free consultation.
Broad-Based Experience and a Focus on Our Clients' Needs
We have broad-based, hands-on experience at every level of civil litigation and appeals. We handle a full range of civil matters and maintain a particular focus on a few high-impact areas of litigation, such as:
- Personal injury and wrongful death litigation, medical malpractice claims and claims before the National Vaccine Compensation Board for infants who have been injured or may develop autism as a result of MMR or another vaccination
- Employment litigation including Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) claims, Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) claims, sexual harassment, whistleblower protection and retaliation claims, employee misclassification and wage and hour disputes, 1983 and 1986 actions and civil rights claims
- Environmental litigation (including CERCLA/Superfund claims) arising out of petroleum spills, leaking gas station tanks, landfill or industrial runoff that contaminates wells or groundwater
From the moment we are hired, we begin the process of building the case: Interviewing witnesses, gathering documentary and photographic evidence and crafting necessary filings and motions. At the same time, we work with our clients to address their unique, individual needs. Some of our clients may be facing serious financial difficulty due to an inability to work and lost income. They may need help to apply for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI), Supplemental Security Income (SSI) or other federal benefits to which they may be entitled.
Contact Poklemba & Hobbs
If you need the help of a civil trial lawyer with the experience and resources to fight for your rights and interests at every level and on multiple fronts, please contact our offices in Malta or Glens Falls today to schedule a confidential consultation.
