Elijah Hartman

Elijah is a business, intellectual property, entertainment, and litigation attorney. A collaborative team member and keen negotiator, he helps businesses navigate complex problems with simple and straightforward solutions. Whether working hands-on with clients to develop and protect their brands, or spearheading a novel legal matter, Elijah is dedicated to crafting meaningful and lasting legal solutions for his clients.

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Expert Witnesses 101

As most litigators would tell a client, choosing the right expert in litigation can be the difference between winning and losing. I have litigated many cases and I have seen first-hand how picking the right or wrong expert can have an incredible impact on the outcome of the case. Litigators often say that a case

International litigation

U.S. Litigation Basics – What If I’ve Been Sued?

Earlier this year, I started a series on U.S. litigation basics for our international audience. The American judicial system is statute-based and complicated, so we’ve previously covered what your pre-litigation options are and where you should sue. But what if you’re on the receiving end of a lawsuit? Though the plaintiff (the person suing) must

United States Litigation Guide

United States Litigation Guide for Foreign Companies

United States Litigation for Foreign Companies: How an American Lawsuit Works A Chinese state-owned company once came to us about a debt of more than $10 million owed by an American debtor. It had a written contract, and the debtor had never disputed owing the money. On paper it was as strong a collection case