What we do
Providing Communications Support for Our Clients’ Legal Strategy
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Providing Communications Support for Our Clients’ Legal Strategy
As corporate attorneys know well, controversial lawsuits today are often tried in the “Court of Public Opinion” long before they ever make their way to the “Court of Law.” Yet, when a lawsuit is filed, the plaintiff’s attorney provides the complaint to the media and every claim is reported as though it is fact. Meanwhile, the defendant says, “No comment,” or perhaps, “We do not comment on pending litigation.” The one-sided story reported by the media can cause significant damage to the organization’s reputation.
And since so many lawsuits are settled outside of court, you may never have an opportunity to publicly defend against the claims.About 60 percent of our work comes to us as referrals from longstanding relationships with members of the legal profession, the attorneys we meet during the many CLEs we do every year and the work we do to help attorneys appreciate the positive impact strategic communications can play in supporting a sound legal strategy for their clients.
We often work through our clients’ legal counsel or legal team and frequently are brought into projects by attorneys who recognize the value we bring to the table in making a case in the Court of Public Opinion before the matter is tried in the Court of Law. Our litigation experience includes:
- Class action lawsuits
- White-collar crime
- Sexual abuse, harassment and/or misconduct
- Patient abuse, neglect
- Claims of medical malpractice
- Personal injury lawsuits
- Product liability
- Ownership disputes
- Patent infringement
- Fraud, deceptive trade practices
- Workplace discrimination
Courtney Baker
Communications Manager
Lawrence School
I would, without reservation, recommend Hennes Communications to any organization facing communications difficulties. Through practical instruction and personal coaching, Hennes Communications not only helps businesses successfully manage an immediate crisis, but also teaches valuable skills and strategies that can be used time and again in the future.