Results Matter

Because every firm is comprised of individuals with different skills and personalities, each is different. But at Pollock Cohen, we like to think we are different in other ways as well; substantive ways that make a real difference in how we approach our clients’ challenges. These differences enable us to attract a smarter, more talented team. A team that collaborates to come up with better solutions to client problems.

At Pollock Cohen, our attorneys have worked in lots of practice areas. But their strength—our strength collectively, what really runs our motor—is impactful lawyering: litigating that makes a difference. Our entire team—attorneys and non-attorneys alike—are committed to litigation that matters. By limiting the practice areas that we offer, our people get to work on important, interesting matters they really want to work on: qui tam (False Claims Act) and other whistleblower actions; complex litigation on behalf of aggrieved individuals, organizations, and companies; class actions, public impact cases, and appeals.

Our goal is to be the best small law firm in a limited number of specialized practice areas.  By choosing not to take on many types of cases that come to us, we have been able to develop real expertise in a few very important and exciting practice areas. Our practice areas are led by people who are recognized by other attorneys as among the most effective advocates in our field. We are often asked to team up with other firms, and are regularly approached by larger, nationally recognized law firms to handle matters that they cannot. Ask other lawyers about us, and you’ll soon understand why we are considered a “hot” litigation boutique.

Pollock Cohen does very good legal work. That should not be surprising: experienced, accomplished attorneys should do first-rate work. What is different about us is our ability to help solve client problems both inside the courtroom and outside the four corners of a legalistic approach. Yes, we like trying cases in the courtroom. But sometimes, to solve client problems, you need to use tools and strategies that other firms may not consider at all; or if they do, are very secondary. In fact, that perspective and skill set are what distinguish Pollock Cohen from most other very good law firms: we have a different and more extensive tool kit. We understand how businesses work, the value of publicity, the challenges of politics. And we know when and how to integrate other skills and strategies in order to get things done.

We believe that the attorney-client relationship works best when both parties have a stake in the outcome of our clients’ challenge. Our business model is not the maximize billable-hours model that many firms use. We would rather share in the clients’ success and be held accountable when we don’t produce results. For us, it is not about how many hours we can bill; rather it is about working smarter to get the best client outcome.

Yes, we’re pretty smart, experienced, and savvy. But some problems (and opportunities) require skills or resources outside our sweet spots. Or require additional resources. So, we don’t hesitate to partner with firms that provide specialized experience or additional firepower. And because we know most of the best people in many areas of the law, we can recommend lawyers who might be right for a specific client need. That’s better for our clients—and makes us more capable.