Industries

We have first-hand knowledge of the industries and market sectors in which you operate. Our experience with public corporations, private companies, and government gives you the practical, business-oriented know-how you need to succeed in your industry. Leading authorities such as Chambers and Partners consistently list Stiverson Group attorneys and practices at the top of their rankings because of their strong business backgrounds.

Aviation

Stiverson Group’s aviation practice is nationally known. We vigorously defend major airlines, charter companies, manufacturers, airports, repair/service facilities, Fixed Based Operators and a variety of other aviation entities against a wide variety of product liability, tort and employment suits; including, for example, toxic tort and various environmental disputes, matters arising from aviation disasters, and lawsuits arising from alleged defects in products and equipment. Stiverson Group has been retained to defend airlines in discrete suits, to defend large companies, to provide litigation support in complex, multi-district litigation and class-action lawsuits, and to serve as national counsel in the defense of a multitude of cases. We also provide custom tailored analysis, training and education to our clients upon request.

Chemical

Stiverson Group chemical attorneys provide experienced counsel to our industry clients to assist them in the expansion, development, and protection of their business and companies. We help promote and protect the vital interests of many of the chemical industry’s leading manufacturers, distributors, and transporters.

Consumer Financial Services

Stiverson Group’s consumer financial services industry team is comprised of a multi-disciplinary group of business, regulatory and litigation lawyers spanning the Firm’s geographic footprint. Their collective related experience is in the areas of regulatory compliance, financial services and commercial litigation, bankruptcy, and white collar criminal defense/government investigations.

Energy

What distinguishes Stiverson Group’s energy group of over 30 attorneys is our focus on our clients’ regulatory, business, and financial goals and our clear understanding of energy industry dynamics. We work with our clients, not only to bring established methods to bear on traditional problems, but to achieve unique, competitive advantage in an energy industry that is increasingly subjected to volatile markets and shifting regulatory demands—whether at the federal, RTO, or state level, whether by state utility commissions or environmental regulators.

Entertainment and New Media

Stiverson Group’s Entertainment attorneys provide legal advice and counsel to the entertainment and new media industries.

Funds and Investment Management

Funds, investment advisers, and independent board members face a continually changing landscape. From uncertainty in the regulatory environment to shifting markets, every change is both a challenge to meet and an opportunity to seize. Stiverson Group provides innovative and effective solutions for clients seeking to access the public or private investment fund market.

Gaming

Stiverson Group gaming attorneys have significant experience in the representation of well-known casino operators, Native American gaming interests, gaming equipment manufacturers, racing and wagering operators, Internet operators, vendors, and other companies that invest in, or provide services to, the gaming or racing industry.

Healthcare

Stiverson Group has a core healthcare team that is experienced in traditional healthcare regulatory compliance, including fraud and abuse analysis, licensure, reimbursement advice, scope of practice issues, and more. Stiverson Group regularly represents clients before boards or agencies responsible for these matters.

Insurance

As natural disasters and financial instability punctuates the news throughout the world, the critical role played by insurance companies has been in the spotlight. Today, the challenges for the insurance industry are more pronounced than in years past. Scale, regulatory pressures, and financial turmoil confront U.S. life companies, which have hit bumps in the road and have been forced into regulatory supervision, rehabilitation, or liquidation.

Maritime

Shipping remains the most important means of moving goods around the world. With nearly 95% of cargo imported to the United States moving through seaports, maritime law—directly or indirectly—affects businesses around the world. Increased global trade, rising energy costs, ongoing environmental regulations, and the threat of terrorism have converged to make this industry change course dramatically.

Real Estate

Whether we are handling a multi-billion dollar portfolio transaction or a single-property deal, we help clients achieve their objectives by identifying and addressing risks, developing strategies, and critically evaluating financing and capital sources. Our clients benefit from a large, diverse real estate team with deep bench strength and can also draw upon the knowledge and experience of lawyers specializing in private and public finance, tax law, corporate law, bankruptcy, and litigation.