We provide sophisticated dispute resolution and transactional services—in the collegial atmosphere of a smaller firm—to individuals, businesses and other organizations. Our practice focuses on litigation and alternative dispute resolution, intellectual property, negotiating, drafting and interpreting contracts, and resolving contract-based disputes. We also assess, counsel, negotiate and provide drafting services related to the formation and governance of business entities, estate planning, commercial and real estate transactions, employment, government contracts, public disclosure and public authority law; and conduct litigation and other forms of dispute resolution in each of these areas. We are most experienced working with creative companies and individuals on legal issues arising in music, literature, photography, the arts, entertainment and sports; product development, differentiation, branding and marketing; publishing, media, and advertising; and software and the Internet. Additionally, individual firm members have substantial experience with urban development, public/private ventures, historic preservation, environmental and land use issues, and in the petroleum, timber, fishing, shipbuilding, railroad, banking, securities, waste management and recycling industries. Please see our website at www.hllaw.com