Partner at Dugger & Key PLLC. https://duggerkey.com/

Representation of business clients across a range of practice areas.Litigation: Prosecution and defense of claims in state and federal court: pre-suit advisement, filing and prosecuting claims and defenses, written discovery, taking and defending depositions, motion practice, mediations and settlement negotiations, and trial. Particular focus on commercial disputes ranging from six to eight-figures. Experience in international disputes, including those involving federal actions… Show more Representation of business clients across a range of practice areas.Litigation: Prosecution and defense of claims in state and federal court: pre-suit advisement, filing and prosecuting claims and defenses, written discovery, taking and defending depositions, motion practice, mediations and settlement negotiations, and trial. Particular focus on commercial disputes ranging from six to eight-figures. Experience in international disputes, including those involving federal actions. Experience with client representation in the energy industry. Transactions: Representation of clients in simple and complex business formations, both domestic and cross-border. Experience with various aspects of business formation including tax planning, insulation from liability and achieving immigration goals. Participation in due diligence investigations as they relate to new business relationships. Outside General Counsel: Representation of select clients in the role of “outside general counsel,” including contract drafting, review and negotiation, corporate governance, applications for business visas into the U.S., corporate restructuring, and other matters. Show less

Made recommendations on and conferred with the Judge regarding pleas, pleadings and motions.Viewed trial proceedings and arguments on motions at oral hearings.