Our Approach

What does it mean—Our Approach? Is it a set of core values, policies, practices or a unique strategy? Is it a philosophy or attitude about clients and colleagues? Does it include professional and personal responsibility and development? Is the pursuit of excellence the prevailing goal?

What makes RPNA different than other law firms? The answer is… all of the above.

There are five concepts that guide RPNA attorney and staff conduct, shape the firm’s practice and solidify our steadfast commitment to our clients:

1. Our highest priority is to provide clients with the best of the firm on every matter, every day.
   This includes a deep understanding of our client’s business and industry, which make us far more sensitive to their often unique needs. Our attorneys adapt to the realities of our clients, who depend not only on our expertise, but also on our ability to think and act as real partners. We strive to provide creative, practical and responsive solutions. Anticipating our clients’ needs take on far greater focus at RPNA. Technically accurate, efficient and innovative counsel in sync with our clients’ business objectives is our primary objective. Our lawyers truly believe that the best attorneys in the country want to provide exceptional counsel and service to clients—so the firm invests time and effort into creating a culture that nurtures and supports this concept.
2. Creativity and innovation is at the heart of our culture.
   RPNA was founded by entrepreneurial trial lawyers. The global economic climate demands creativity and innovation, and our attorneys focus on outside of the box thinking. Our lawyers and every member of our staff are encouraged to think beyond the traditional idea of practicing law. We incorporate historical wisdom and legal precedent with highly unique solutions that are designed to deal with the modern challenges of today. This approach has allowed us to set legal precedents on behalf of our clients. In essence, RPNA is known for ingenuity, creativity and innovation, particularly in the courtroom.Creativity also involves listening to our clients. Winning the case in the short run may not be the end goal at every turn for our client. Our lawyers understand that a client’s individual goals comes first, and that the preservation of the commercial relationship or looming financial concerns may dictate that our team forge a nontraditional path to dispute resolution.
3. Our attorneys demand excellence.
   Excellence in the practice of law coupled with true client focus allows our attorneys to provide the highest level of success possible. The firm’s lawyers and professional staff have high expectations of themselves and of one another. RPNA’s track record of success is far more than an accomplishment, but rather drives us to set even higher standards for excellence going forward. Relying on past accomplishments is not in the firm’s cultural DNA.
4. Our firm functions as one team.
   All of our attorneys and support staff strive to function as a single team when serving our clients, whose often specific goals act as our collective compass. The firm fosters a working atmosphere of collegiality, respect and collaboration. RPNA is not the typical law firm of “single shingles” united under one roof. Our partners function as true partners, working together to produce the best possible outcome for our client. Our emphasis on teamwork allows us to value the individual contributions that all attorneys and professional staff alike offer.
5. Our attorneys demand the highest level of personal integrity and civility.
   Respect and personal accountability for every action and decision are at the core of the firm’s beliefs. This integrity is essential to everything we do. We strive to remain objective, enabling us to correctly advise clients of their options and to preserve their interests. This integrity expands into how the firm communicates with clients, many of whom are faced with potentially hazardous situations and/or serious monetary ramifications. Our attorneys are honest, straightforward and direct with clients every step of the way.