News - 2016

Tyler Chapman provided tips on simplifying complex litigation in an article published in the February 2016 issue of New England In-House.

Co-authoring the article with Amy Morrissey, general counsel at firm client fusionstorm, Mr. Chapman offered strategies to in-house attorneys on holding down litigation costs while developing a winning game plan.

Suggestions discussed in the article include:

• Demanding a litigation budget from outside counsel at the outset of a matter

• Insisting that cases be leanly staffed

• Preparing for trial from day one

• Choosing litigation battles wisely

Mr. Chapman, a partner at the firm, has a general litigation practice with a focus on commercial and real estate-related disputes. Ms. Morrissey is executive vice president, general counsel and corporate secretary at fusionstorm, an information technology company.