Dispute Resolution Lawyers
5,346 verified dispute resolution attorneys across the United States. Find experienced Dispute Resolution counsel to evaluate your case, explain your options, and represent you through every stage of the legal process.
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As a litigation attorney, Mr. Loew’s primary areas of practice include trust and estate litigation (including will and trust contests), fiduciary liti...
Howard Scheiner is a lawyer practicing dispute resolution, mediation, workers compensation. Howard received a A.A. degree from Broward Community Colle...
Assistant General Counsel, Florida Department of Environmental Regulation. Deputy General Counsel, Florida Department of Community Affairs.
Mr. John Franklin Beasley, Jr. is a lawyer practicing alternative dispute resolution, americans with disabilities act, appellate practice and 12 other...
Jenifer S McCaffrey Lehner is a lawyer practicing advocacy, civil litigation, civil trial and 11 other areas of law. Jenifer received a B.A. degree fr...
Mr. Etan Mark is a lawyer practicing dispute resolution, complex commercial litigation, complex fraud and securities litigation and 6 other areas of l...
Kathryn Rae McKinley is a lawyer practicing banking, business/ commercial, contracts and 7 other areas of law. Kathryn received a M.B.A. degree from G...
Jordan Blair Isrow is a lawyer practicing administrative, appellate practice, business and 27 other areas of law. Jordan has been licensed for 15 year...
Steven Anthony Mayans is a lawyer practicing alternative dispute resolution, arbitration, commercial litigation and 2 other areas of law. Steven recei...
Reinaldo J Dorta, Jr. is a lawyer practicing criminal defense, personal injury, workers' compensation and 26 other areas of law. Reinaldo received a B...
Stefanie C Logan is a lawyer practicing business, civil litigation, commercial litigation and 13 other areas of law. Stefanie received a B.B.A. degree...
Ms. Erika Clarke Birg is a lawyer practicing appellate practice, dispute resolution, general practice & trial law and 7 other areas of law.
Harsh Arora is a lawyer practicing commercial law, corporate law, complex litigation and 7 other areas of law. Harsh received a B.S. degree from Unive...
Susan L Steffey is a lawyer practicing healthcare, healthcare litigation, litigation and 10 other areas of law. Susan received a Bachelor's Degree deg...
William H. Hussey, originally from Jackson, Mississippi, is an accomplished attorney with a J.D. from Georgia State University and a bachelor’s degree...
Mr. Jon Vincent Forehand is a lawyer practicing dispute resolution and trial practice, criminal defense, family law and 8 other areas of law.
Michael Wesley Moyers is a lawyer practicing family, government, appeals and 11 other areas of law. Michael has been licensed for 39 years.
Mr. Lawrence J.
Kevin A Snider is a lawyer practicing alternative dispute resolution, animal law, appellate practice and 17 other areas of law. Kevin received a degre...
Mr. Jose Agustin Barreiro is a lawyer practicing criminal defense, dui defense, trial lawyer and 64 other areas of law.
Ms. Elizabeth Flournoy Thompson is a lawyer practicing dispute resolution, real property law.
Robert M. Stein is a lawyer practicing arbitration, litigation, personal injury and 2 other areas of law.
Jeffrey brings his clients a wealth of professional experience and expertise in business, law, government, and political matters. He has advised clien...
Ms. Niurka Lazara Lopez is a lawyer practicing probate & trust, administrative law, alternative dispute resolution and 17 other areas of law.
Ms. Valerie Wulff Sherman is a lawyer practicing alternative dispute resolution, bankruptcy law, creditors' rights and 6 other areas of law.
Marc Alan Fishman is a lawyer practicing real estate law, commercial collection law, matrimonial law and 24 other areas of law. Marc received a B.A. d...
Martin L. Horwitz, the founder and President of the firm, takes a hands-on approach to every case within the office, ensuring personal involvement in ...
Autumn Nicole Hancock is a lawyer practicing adoption, advocacy, arts and sports and 41 other areas of law. Autumn has been licensed for 16 years.
Courtney A Story is a lawyer practicing family law, collaborative law, mediation and 3 other areas of law. Courtney received a B.A. degree from Occide...
Frederick Weyand Mohre is a lawyer practicing advocacy, advocacy personal injury, business and 13 other areas of law. Frederick received a B.A. degree...
Mr. Martin Len Pierce is a lawyer practicing asset protection, contracts, corporate counsel and 21 other areas of law.
Mr. Steven Marc Greenbaum is a lawyer practicing business acquisitions, business law, civil litigation and 6 other areas of law.
Dimitri Pascal Gross is a lawyer practicing business litigation, dispute resolution, business law and 4 other areas of law. Dimitri received a degree ...
Attorney Natalie K. Howard is the Founding Attorney at The Law Office of Natalie K.
My passion is to develop solutions for individuals and businesses by utilizing the most efficient and effective remedy available. I accomplish this by...
Maurice J Gallipoli is a lawyer practicing corporate, commercial and business law, dispute resolution and 2 other areas of law. Maurice received a B.S...
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Darren Seiji Teshima is a lawyer practicing complex litigation, dispute resolution, insurance recovery and 3 other areas of law. Darren received a B.A...
Shari Ann Alexander is a lawyer practicing commercial, dispute resolution., commercial litigation and 2 other areas of law. Shari received a B.A. degr...
Melissa Marie Denton is a lawyer practicing divorce, custody, lgbtq family law and 10 other areas of law. Melissa received a B.A. degree from Universi...
Mr. Leonard Frank Spagnolo is a lawyer practicing bankruptcy, creditors' rights, contracts and 9 other areas of law.
Jason Ward Johnson is a lawyer practicing bankruptcy & creditors' rights, banking & financial services, real estate finance and 12 other areas of law....
Steven Douglas Weber is a lawyer practicing dispute resolution, complex commercial litigation, complex fraud and securities litigation and 4 other are...
Hon. Bryant Culpepper is a lawyer practicing mediation, arbitration, business litigation and 3 other areas of law.
Miles Aaron Yanick is a lawyer practicing commercial litigation, contract litigation, corporate governance and 11 other areas of law. Miles received a...
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Mr. Patrick Russell is a lawyer practicing administrative, appellate practice, civil litigation and 10 other areas of law.
Patrick "Leh" Meriwether co-founded Meriwether & Tharp, LLC with Robert "Bob" Tharp in 1998. In the beginning, the firm was just two young lawyers who...
Nathan Matthew Manni is a lawyer practicing commercial, land use, probate and 42 other areas of law. Nathan received a B.A. degree from Whitman Colleg...
Stephan Isaiah Voudris is a lawyer practicing labor and employment, discrimination, employment discrimination and 32 other areas of law. Stephan recei...
T. Patrick Byrnes is a lawyer practicing aviation, business litigation, dispute resolution and 3 other areas of law.
Mr. Andrew Corlett Schuh is a lawyer practicing medical malpractice, administrative, regulatory and 38 other areas of law.
Latasha N Johnson is a lawyer practicing dispute resolution, business law, appellate practice and 1 other area of law. Latasha received a B.A. degree ...
Karim Hamir is a lawyer practicing estate planning, child support, civil litigation and 4 other areas of law. Karim has been licensed for 23 years.
Michael James Maloney is a lawyer practicing dispute resolution, financial services, lawsuits & disputes and 6 other areas of law. Michael received a ...
Cary Schwimmer is a lawyer practicing alternative dispute resolution, appellate practice, civil rights and 19 other areas of law. Cary received a B.A....
Ms. Linda A.
Ledford A Parnell, Jr. is a lawyer practicing adoption, adoptions, appeals and 48 other areas of law. Ledford received a B.B.A. degree from University...
Sapana S. Grossi is a lawyer practicing business, contracts, intellectual property and 6 other areas of law.
What is Dispute Resolution?
Dispute Resolution is the branch of law that governs the rights, obligations, and disputes that arise within its subject matter. In the United States, dispute resolution sits at the intersection of statutes enacted by Congress, the regulations issued by federal agencies, the laws passed by all fifty state legislatures, and the body of judge-made decisions known as the common law. Because every state writes its own version of the rules, the way dispute resolution works in one jurisdiction can look noticeably different from how it works in another, and that is one of the main reasons attorneys in this area focus their practice geographically — to stay fluent in the local statutes, court rules, and judicial preferences that shape outcomes.
At a practical level, Dispute Resolution attorneys spend their time on three categories of work. The first is advice and prevention: counselling clients on how to structure transactions, draft documents, and conduct business so that legal risk is minimised before a dispute ever begins. The second is transactional execution: producing the contracts, filings, notices, and registrations that the law actually requires to make a decision legally binding. The third is contested representation: defending or pursuing a client's interests when a dispute escalates to negotiation, regulatory enforcement, arbitration, or litigation in court.
The clients who hire Dispute Resolution lawyers range from individuals navigating a single life event to multinational corporations with complex regulatory exposure. What unifies them is the need for an experienced lawyer who knows the relevant code sections, has appeared in the relevant courts, and can translate the strategic options into language a client can act on. AttorneyQnA currently lists 5,346 verified dispute resolution attorneys across the United States, each with a public profile showing their bar admissions, years in practice, and the kinds of matters they have handled — with the deepest concentration of practitioners in Alabama.
When do you need a Dispute Resolution attorney?
Most people contact a dispute resolution lawyer for one of two reasons: something is about to happen that they want done correctly the first time, or something has gone wrong and they need it fixed before it gets worse. The earlier you involve counsel, the more options you usually have, and the lower the cost of getting to a resolution tends to be. The scenarios below are the ones we see most often on AttorneyQnA from prospective clients searching for dispute resolution representation.
Once your signature is on a contract, settlement, lease, or release, your bargaining leverage drops sharply. A short pre-signature review by a dispute resolution lawyer is the cheapest insurance you can buy.
Cease-and-desist letters, regulatory notices, and demand letters all start clocks. Missing the response window can convert a manageable problem into a default judgment or formal enforcement action.
Statutes of limitations, filing windows, and appeal periods are jurisdictional — courts cannot extend them as a favour. If you can identify a date that matters, you need a lawyer before that date arrives.
The moment opposing counsel appears, the conversation moves out of normal English and into procedural language. Continuing unrepresented usually means losing ground you cannot recover later.
Forming an entity, choosing a venue, structuring a deal, or selecting a remedy each has long-term consequences. A consultation at the planning stage is far cheaper than redoing it after the fact.
Multi-state matters bring conflict-of-laws questions that change which statutes apply and which court has authority. An attorney licensed in the right jurisdiction is not optional.
If any of the situations above describes where you are right now, the next step is a focused consultation. Use the Ask a Lawyer tool for short written questions, or browse the 5,346 dispute resolution attorneys listed above to book a paid consultation directly.
How to choose a Dispute Resolution attorney
The single biggest factor in choosing a dispute resolution lawyer is fit with your specific matter. A lawyer with twenty years of dispute resolution experience but no exposure to your particular sub-issue can easily be a worse choice than a five-year associate who has handled the same problem repeatedly. We recommend running every prospective lawyer through the same five-step checklist before signing an engagement letter.
- Bar admission in the correct jurisdiction. Confirm the lawyer is admitted in the state — and where relevant, the federal district — where your matter sits. The lawyer's profile on AttorneyQnA shows every bar admission on file, and the underlying state bar's "lawyer lookup" tool will confirm active standing in under a minute.
- Direct experience with your fact pattern. Ask plainly: "How many matters like mine have you handled in the last three years, and how did they resolve?" An honest answer reveals more than years-in-practice alone.
- A written fee agreement. Whether hourly, flat fee, contingent, or hybrid, the engagement letter should specify what is included, what triggers additional charges, and how disputes are handled. Avoid lawyers who resist writing the terms down.
- Communication cadence. Decide upfront how often you expect updates, who your day-to-day contact will be, and what response time is reasonable. The number-one complaint filed with state bar grievance committees is not malpractice — it is non-communication.
- Conflict check + reputation pulse. Make sure the lawyer has run a formal conflict check, then spend ten minutes reading independent reviews and any public disciplinary history. The state bar's website is authoritative for the second; the lawyer's AttorneyQnA profile collects the first.
Once you have a shortlist, schedule consultations with two or three. Lawyers vary widely in temperament, and the right strategic match for your case is sometimes the second or third lawyer you meet — not the first.
How much does a Dispute Resolution lawyer cost?
Legal fees in the United States are not regulated by a uniform schedule, so what you pay a dispute resolution lawyer depends on the billing model the lawyer offers, the complexity of your matter, and the local market. There are four billing structures used in this practice area; most engagements use one, but hybrid arrangements are increasingly common.
1. Hourly billing
The default model for most non-contingent matters. Rates for dispute resolution attorneys in the U.S. typically range from $150–$250/hour in smaller markets to $400–$700/hour in major metropolitan areas, with senior partners at large firms commanding $900/hour and above. Hourly billing is fairest when the scope of work is genuinely unpredictable, but it creates an incentive structure that the client has to monitor.
2. Flat fee
Increasingly used for well-defined transactions — incorporations, will drafting, single-issue filings, uncontested matters. A flat fee tells you exactly what the deliverable will cost, and the lawyer absorbs the risk of unexpected complexity. Ask whether the flat fee includes filing fees, third-party costs, and any post-filing follow-up.
3. Contingency
Where it is permitted by the rules of professional conduct — most often in plaintiff-side dispute resolution work involving monetary recovery — the lawyer is paid a percentage of the proceeds, typically 33% before suit is filed and 40% after. The client pays nothing if there is no recovery. Contingency fees align the lawyer's economics with yours, but the percentage compounds across time, so very strong cases sometimes do better on hourly billing.
4. Retainer / subscription
A monthly fee that buys a defined block of access or hours. This is common for businesses with ongoing dispute resolution needs — contract review, employee questions, regulatory check-ins. A subscription smooths out spending and gives the lawyer a reason to know your operation in depth.
Whichever model you choose, ask for an itemised written estimate before the engagement begins, and ask explicitly what is not covered. Surprise expenses are the most common source of attorney-client friction.
Frequently asked questions about dispute resolution
How quickly can a dispute resolution lawyer review my matter?
Most lawyers can schedule an initial consultation within 1–3 business days. Urgent matters — pending deadlines, time-sensitive notices, court-ordered hearings — should be flagged in your first message; many lawyers reserve emergency consultation slots for that reason. If you need a written answer faster, the Ask a Lawyer tool typically returns answers in under 24 hours.
Do I need a dispute resolution lawyer in my exact city, or anywhere in my state?
Bar admission is the controlling rule: any attorney licensed in your state can represent you in that state's courts and agencies, regardless of which city they're based in. Practical proximity still matters for in-person meetings, local court familiarity, and access to the local bench and bar. For state-level filings and remote-friendly matters, an attorney elsewhere in the same state often works fine.
Will an initial consultation cost me anything?
Many dispute resolution attorneys offer a free 15- to 30-minute initial consultation; others charge a flat consultation fee that may be credited against the engagement if you hire them. The lawyer's profile lists the consultation policy. Free does not always mean better — a fee-based consultation is sometimes the sign of a lawyer who treats their time, and yours, seriously.
What documents should I bring to the first meeting?
Bring every contract, notice, letter, filing, or written communication connected to the matter; a written timeline of events with dates; the names and contact details of every other party involved; and any deadlines or hearing dates you are already aware of. Even an incomplete file is more useful than a verbal summary alone.
Can I change lawyers if I am not happy with mine?
Yes. Clients can discharge their lawyer at any time, for any reason, by written notice. Your case file belongs to you and must be transferred to your new counsel. Any unpaid fees through the date of discharge remain owed; any unearned advance must be refunded. If you are mid-litigation, the court typically must approve the substitution, but approval is routine.
How long does a typical dispute resolution matter take?
It depends almost entirely on whether the matter is transactional or contested. A transactional matter — a contract, a filing, a single-step transaction — can resolve in days to weeks. A contested matter — anything involving disputed facts, court intervention, or regulatory action — typically takes months at minimum, and complex cases can run multiple years. Your lawyer should give you a realistic outside estimate at intake.
Are dispute resolution lawyer fees tax-deductible?
It depends on the nature of the matter and current tax law. Fees connected to producing or collecting taxable income, managing investment property, or operating a business are often deductible; fees for personal matters generally are not. Because rules change, confirm deductibility with a tax professional for the year in which the fees are paid.
What is the difference between dispute resolution and the related practice areas?
Dispute Resolution overlaps with several adjacent areas — see the related-practice-area grid below for direct links. Choosing the right lawyer often means picking the one whose primary focus matches the heart of your problem, even if multiple labels could technically apply. When you are unsure, list your situation in your own words to two lawyers from neighbouring areas and ask which one of them is the better fit; honest lawyers will tell you.
Find dispute resolution attorneys by state
Each state link below opens the dispute resolution roster for that jurisdiction, with the local statute of limitations, court-system overview, and verified attorneys.
Dispute Resolution Law Firms
Main Law Firm
Winter Park
Walton Law Firm
San Marcos
Bruner Law Firm
Fort Walton Beach
J&Y Law Firm
Los Angeles
West Law Firm
Charleston
John T. Floyd Law Firm
Houston
Dispute Resolution by State
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