6 January 2024
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Meet Mark S. Adams, Hotel Dispute Lawyer –
Hospitality Litigation, Arbitration & Dispute Resolution
Mark S. Adams is an experienced trial lawyer, partner, and senior member of JMBM’s Global Hospitality Group®. In his more than 14 years with the Firm, Mark has created an international reputation as a Hotel Dispute Lawyer, handling litigation, arbitration, and alternate dispute resolution in hundreds of matters affecting hotels, resorts, restaurants, and other hospitality properties.
We caught up with Mark for some candid insights about him and his practice.
Q: Mark, you have had an amazing litigation career. What is the secret of your success?
A: I rarely lose, and that’s because I have a fantastic support team, unrivaled in talent. We also believe in and practice the Global Hospitality Group® mantra of “aggressive and passionate advocacy.”
Q: That is a good summary, particularly with your track record. But what is the philosophy or approach that leads to such success?
A: I customize my strategy and approach with each client in each situation. First, I need to understand my client, their goals, and other concerns. Then we initiate an iterative process where the client and I explore all relevant facts affecting the matter, what laws and contracts may govern, the aggressiveness of the parties, and various options for proceeding. Numerous factors affect our choices, including timing for resolution, funding available to the paying party to accomplish a resolution and creative non-monetary solutions. There is no successful cookie-cutter approach.
Q: Controlling litigation costs is important for clients. If a client cannot avoid litigation, what do you do to work with the client to control the costs of pursuing or defending a claim?
A: The cost of litigation is important to all our clients, whether it is a relatively minor matter or a “bet the company” case. The cost-benefit analysis may vary depending upon the circumstances.
Here is how I advise clients to control litigation costs: CONTINUE READING →