Rhine Ernest LLP features an experienced group of attorneys skilled in providing litigation-related services. Our attorneys have initiated or defended cases in a multitude of areas, including coal, oil and gas, product liability, sheltered-workshop care, banking, securities, education, environmental, discrimination, labor, civil rights and employment.

Our civil litigation practice is regional. Our attorneys are admitted to practice in the state courts of Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Missouri, and Michigan as well as the federal district courts for the Northern, Central and Southern Districts of Illinois and Indiana, the Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals and the United States Supreme Court.

Attorneys at this firm try jury and bench cases in state and federal courts and represent clients before arbitrators. In addition, the firm has pursued and defended numerous cases on appeal. We understand local venues and often act as local counsel for other firms who need assistance in venues where we are able to provide representation.

The most important factor in any litigation is the merits of the case, but those merits must be clearly and forcefully presented. We have a record of success in the presentation of our client's cases.

We are diligent in containing costs. We work closely with each client on this important aspect of representation. In most cases, we are able to make a reasonable prediction of costs for each stage of litigation. We prepare budgets for client approval and make every effort to stay within the budget.