Business Model

In line with our mission statement, the firm seeks to meet all of its clients needs by maintaining close relationships with attorneys and professionals with expertise in areas of the law and business which are outside of the firm's attorneys' practice areas. This allows our clients to avoid the excessive expense and inefficiency often associated with large international law firms. It also makes us well suited to assist our clients in resolving legal issues and managing litigation throughout the United States and Germany through the use of local counsel. We are experienced in identifying, screening, retaining and supervising local counsel throughout the United States and the European Union.

Carl-Christian Thier & John L. Urban

Mission Statement   The firm’s mission is to assist each client in navigating the legal system to meet their individual goals. This is done by providing cost effective and timely transactional and litigation services tailored to each client’s specific needs.

The firm's practice is concentrated on assisting individuals and entities with interests in the United States and/or the European Union. This includes rendering legal advice, assisting in national and international transactional matters and, when necessary, initiating and defending lawsuits. By maintaining offices in both the United States and Europe, the firm is positioned to efficiently and cost effectively handle all manner of domestic and international litigation and transactional matters via the firm's own attorneys or, when needed or more cost effective for our clients, local counsel.