A different kind of law firm. Here's why.

Integrity

It's a fun word that lawyers like to use, but it really means something to us. What, you ask? Doing the right thing, even when no one will know the difference. Fighting for our client, but not abusing the system or deceiving our opponent. And probably the hardest part about having integrity is being honest when you make a mistake. Litigation is tough, demanding, and complex. It's not easy to do everything perfectly no matter how hard you try or how smart you are - anyone who tells you differently is trying to sell you something. One thing that we believe sets us apart is that  if we make a mistake, we'll tell you and we'll figure out a way to make it right. 

Don't get us wrong - we're great at what we do and mistakes are extremely rare. But we like to sleep well at night, so that means no covering up and no lying to our clients.

Listening

The easy way to practice law is to look at a case and relate it to something we've seen before and try and fit it into that mold. The problem is that each client is different and has different priorities. Here at MLO, we listen to you and avoid trying to squeeze your case into a formula. That means understanding what your goals are, even when we may disagree. You're the client, and you decide where a case is going. We'll give you suggestions and tell you our opinions, but ultimately it's your call and not ours. Being a good lawyer means sometimes putting your own goals and ego aside and letting the client's plan run the case. We ask questions and listen to the answers. 

This doesn't just extend to case strategy. We adjust our client reporting and client involvement to suit your needs. Whether you want reporting every 30 days or only when something important occurs to save on costs, we're flexible. If you want to be personally involved in all decisions or you'd rather us absorb the stress and tell you only the high points, we'll do what you want.

Quality

Andrew Muehlbauer and Sean Connell both graduated with honors from Top 20 U.S. News & World Report law schools and immediately dove into the litigation world head first.  Out of law school, Andy and Sean worked for top flight regional litigation firms and took on as much responsibility as possible, including trial and appellate work within their first few years licensed. They sought out as many different kinds of cases as possible to broaden their knowledge base -- personal injury, construction defect, wrongful death, mergers & acquisitions, and many more.

The constant across every practice area, however, is the quality of our work. We strive to ensure that every piece of work product that leaves our office is top notch in both analysis and form. You will never have to be embarrassed reading a brief from our firm submitted on your behalf. We know our work product is a representation of our clients and our clients deserve the best representation possible. 

Cost Efficiency

Regardless of which side of the court room we're on, the underlying theme to our litigation strategy will always be  cost efficiency. If you're being sued, it already is bad enough that your financial freedom is in jeopardy - you don't need your lawyer piling on. If you're a plaintiff, wasting money in costs and prolonging a case only diminishes your recovery and extends the stress of litigation.  

Here's what we promise: efficient, high quality legal work at a fair price. Good legal work will never be cheap, but we will do our best to make the cost tolerable and reasonable. We're a boutique firm with low overhead, so we can be competitive with anybody on pricing without sacrificing quality. To achieve this, it doesn't just mean setting a fair rate of compensation - it means sticking to budgets, communicating with experts to keep them on track, and consistent reporting to the client. These are the best ways to make sure we all are working towards the same goal.