VLP Practice Area

Litigation & Dispute Resolution

VLP’s Litigation and Dispute Resolution practice brings decades of experience managing, resolving, and trying complex disputes across a wide range of industries. We represent public companies, closely held businesses, and individuals in high-stakes matters in federal and state courts, as well as in arbitration, mediation, and other nonjudicial forums. Our approach is grounded in efficiency and strategy—we emphasize lean staffing, thoughtful use of technology, and alignment with our clients’ core business objectives. As experienced business professionals ourselves, we understand the practical realities our clients face and tailor our strategies accordingly to achieve effective, results-driven outcomes In addition to advocacy, our team includes trained mediators and arbitrators who serve as neutral professionals in alternative dispute resolution proceedings. With deep subject-matter knowledge spanning banking, construction, consumer services, commercial real estate, financial services, legal services, and technology, our neutrals are well-positioned to evaluate complex issues and guide parties toward efficient, cost-effective resolutions. We represent clients in complex commercial disputes, delivering strategic, efficient, and results-driven litigation and dispute resolution solutions..

Core Services

When business disputes arise, we’re in your corner — practical, experienced, and focused on getting you the right result.

  • Breach of contract claims and complex business disputes
  • Fraud, misrepresentation, and unfair business practices
  • Vendor, supplier, and customer contract conflicts
  • Business breakups and co-founder disagreements
  • Negotiated resolutions and courtroom representation when it counts

Our employment practice provides comprehensive counsel to employers and executives navigating complex workplace disputes, regulatory investigations, and high-stakes employment litigation.

  • Wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, and retaliation claims
  • Wage and hour claims
  • Administrative charges and investigations  (e.g., CRD, EEOC,    EDD, and Labor Commissioner)
  • Whistleblower, leave of absence, disability accommodation, and retaliation claims
  • Trade secret, confidentiality, non-solicitation, and restrictive covenant disputes
  • Executive departures, severance negotiations, and related disputes
  • • Workplace investigations

Our construction litigation practice provides skilled representation across all phases of construction disputes, including defect and warranty claims, payment and lien matters, contract breaches, delay and cost overrun claims, and design professional liability

  • Construction defect claims and warranty disputes
  • Payment disputes, mechanic’s liens, and stop notices
  • Contract breaches between owners, contractors, and subcontractors
  • Delay, disruption, and cost overrun claims
  • Design professional liability and errors & omissions disputes

We defend design professionals against claims that put their reputation and livelihood on the line — practical protection when it matters most.

  • Errors & omissions (E&O) claims against architects and engineers
  • Standard of care disputes and expert-driven defense strategies
  • Licensing board complaints and disciplinary proceedings
  • Contract disputes involving design and consulting agreements
  • Early case assessment to minimize exposure and litigation costs

Our experienced attorneys serve as neutral mediators — helping parties reach practical, lasting resolutions without the cost and stress of litigation.

  • Neutral mediation services for business and commercial disputes
  • Construction and contractor/subcontractor conflicts
  • Employment and workplace disagreements
  • Confidential, structured process that keeps parties in control

Faster and more cost-effective than going to court

Our Practice Group Members

Every client relationship at VLP is partner-led, strategy-driven, and tailored for today's agile business landscape. Our attorneys combine the polish of Big Law with the responsiveness of an elite, lean team -- you will always work with a senior attorney -- giving you confidence, clarity, and seasoned perspective, not matter what your business needs.

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Why Work With VLP?

Every client relationship at VLP is partner-led, strategy-driven, and tailored for today's agile business landscape. Our attorneys combine the polish of Big Law with the responsiveness of an elite, lean team -- you will always work with a senior attorney -- giving you confidence, clarity, and seasoned perspective, not matter what your business needs.

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