SETTLEMENT COUNSEL
A DIFFERENT PATH TOWARD RESOLUTION
Built for Leaders Who Prefer Control Over Courtroom Intangibles
A STRATEGIC ALTERNATIVE TO LITIGATION
Settlement Counsel offers a specialized approach to resolving legal disputes by focusing solely on achieving a targeted, efficient resolution. This role is about ending the matter on the client’s terms. The purpose is clear: deliver closure, reduce exposure, and control cost while maintaining full alignment with the client’s strategic goals.
Not Your Litigator. Not a Mediator.
QPWB’S Settlement Counsel team, led by managing partner Michael Connery, is your advocate working confidentially, independently, and in your sole interest to bring a matter to resolution. We work directly with the client to define a successful outcome, then engage the opposing side in meaningful, strategy-driven dialogue.
We leverage the protection of confidential and protected settlement discussions to focus on what actually matters—resolving the dispute on your terms outside of the courtroom. Settlement Counsel works in parallel with your litigation team, but never interferes or directs the litigation process. Our efforts are purpose-built and fully aligned with your business objectives.
The Right Choice for Executives, GCs, Claims Professionals, And law firms
control RISK with Settlement Counsel
WHO BENEFITS FROM SETTLEMENT COUNSEL?
This approach is ideal for business leaders and legal professionals who want to maintain or expand control over high-stakes matters. Settlement Counsel brings clarity to chaos, helping clients resolve cases previously considered too complex, volatile, or expensive to settle.
- business owners and board of directors
- general counsel and legal departments
- c-suite executives and corporate officers
- executive claims teams, TPA's, and risk managers
- plaintiffs and defendants in high value litigation
- Attorneys and Law Firms
Navigating Disputes With Precision and Confidence
WHERE SETTLEMENT COUNSEL MAKES AN IMPACT
Class Action Lawsuits
Employment, discrimination, consumer, and securities claims requiring strategic group resolution.
Mass Torts & Injury
High-stakes personal injury, wrongful death, and product-related claims across multiple jurisdictions.
Professional Liability
Claims involving medical, legal, design,
and construction professionals.
Portfolio Litigation
Large-scale claim portfolios like asbestos, benzene, and pharmaceutical exposure cases.
Sexual Misconduct Claims
Sensitive matters involving abuse or institutional liability.
Insurance Disputes
Bad faith coverage disputes and indemnity enforcement strategies.
Bankruptcy & Regulatory
Trustee actions, creditor claims, and regulatory enforcement resolutions.
Intellectual Property
Trademark, copyright, and unfair competition conflicts with business-critical implications.
HOW SETTLEMENT COUNSEL DELIVERS VALUE
For Businesses, Corporations, and High-Net-Worth Individuals
1. Shift The Opposition’s Mindset
Settlement Counsel signals strategic intent and legal sophistication, often prompting the other side to reevaluate its position and consider resolution more seriously through the creation of meaningful dialogue.
2. Build Credibility with Courts and Mediators
The use of Settlement Counsel demonstrates a client’s commitment to resolution. Judges and mediators frequently view this role favorably as a sign of discipline and efficiency.
3. Focus on Actionable Outcomes
By removing the noise of litigation, Settlement Counsel concentrates on identifying mutual interests, narrowing disputes, and crafting practical solutions that move the matter to closure.
4. Personalized, Goal-Driven Support
Every engagement starts with a deep understanding of the client’s priorities. Settlement Counsel tailors strategy to the specific outcome the client wants to achieve—nothing more, nothing less.
Managing Partner | Philadelphia
100 N. 18th Street, Ste. 300
Philadelphia, PA 19103
Phone: 215-650-3290
E-mail: michael.connery@qpwblw.com
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