Aaron Schildhaus fills a special legal practice niche between the United States and the rest of the world. For 40+ years, his work across cultures, languages, countries and legal systems gives him a unique substantive and working expertise and a network of close personal contacts with leading lawyers throughout the world. Using his considerable legal skills and these added advantages for his clients’ benefit, the net result is outstanding.

FOR NON-U.S. COMPANIES – YOUR US LEGAL EXPERT AND CO-COUNSEL

FOR US COMPANIES – YOUR INTERNATIONAL CO-COUNSEL

Our firm is compact, flexible and responsive. We help you and your legal team manage the work, the response time and the budget, saving you time and money. And we get the legal results you need!

EXPERTISE, STATE-OF-THE ART TECHNOLOGY, EXPERIENCE - “LEGAL EDGE”

Schildhaus’ substantive practice experience and achievements (see “Practice” and “Profile”) help explain how he is able to provide clients with the “legal edge”. NON-US COMPANIES IN THE US, and US COMPANIES ABROAD have significant advantages by having Schildhaus on their team.

As an example, suppose a European or a Latin American, or an Indian corporation has one or more legal matters in the US. Such matters are likely to involve entities in different cities, different states and counties. Some cases may involve disputes with possible litigation; other matters may involve any one or more of the following: acquisitions, financing, licensing, various types of contracts, corporate matters, or projects with US components. There may be actual or potential administrative actions with US and/or local government entities. Each case represents different challenges and different considerations. For each of these legal matters, the client will need proper legal representation, which frequently translates into the need for different lawyers/law firms with different competences in a variety of US venues. Arbitration, litigation, bankruptcy, intellectual property, employment, licensing, distribution - all differ; all require specialized legal expertise. No one firm can do all. Separate lawyers and law firms will be needed for each case.

We know the world, we know the market, we know the issues, and we know the right lawyers and the right firms.

We get you the results. We help you find the right firm; the right lawyer – quickly and efficiently. Unlike large firms, we have virtually no conflicts of interest. And, our network of contacts is second to none.

In addition to the need for specialized substantive expertise, it should be noted that most litigation, real or potential, is local, meaning there will be a need for local counsel. The adverse party is likely to be located in a state or county where the big, national or multinational law firms do not have offices. We can help there, too. In addition to identifying and engaging the best lawyers in each jurisdiction, and those with the needed specialty, we fill another very important, and little appreciated need, i.e., we bridge the gaps.

We understand different legal systems, and we understand business inside and outside the US. We appreciate the perspectives of those for whom English is not their native language, as well as those for whom the United States remains “different” in business and legal terms.

Not only are we the best in our areas of practice, we serve as the legal and business bridge world-wide, and we do so better and more effectively than others. Those are very special and rare strengths. Understanding the differences, and assisting your legal team to keep outside legal costs under control is our forte. We understand billing practices, we oversee the work, and we keep the lid on excessive legal fees.

US CLIENTS OPERATING ABROAD – WE ARE THE BRIDGE