At Kitchen Law Group, we believe that many legal victories begin long before anyone steps into a courtroom. Strategic negotiation is a critical tool for protecting our clients’ interests, minimizing risk, and setting the stage for long-term success. With decades of high-stakes litigation and trial experience, we bring a level of insight and foresight to negotiations that few firms can match.

Led by Jonathan Saville Kitchen — a master strategist and “Gentleman Gladiator” in the courtroom — we advise clients on negotiations involving business and real estate transactions, construction contracts, pre-litigation settlements, and complex commercial arrangements. Our approach is deeply analytical and highly practical: we assess leverage points, anticipate the other side’s tactics, and craft strategies designed to achieve favorable outcomes while safeguarding future relationships.

Our team understands that negotiations are not just about avoiding litigation; they are about building durable agreements that support your broader business goals. We help clients evaluate risk exposure, identify unseen opportunities, and create structures that minimize future disputes.

When negotiations intersect with potential litigation, our trial-tested perspective provides an added advantage. We know how arguments will play out in court, and we use that knowledge to strengthen your position at the bargaining table.

We work closely with each client to understand their unique objectives and pressures, ensuring that every recommendation aligns with their strategic priorities. Our goal is to help clients move forward with confidence, knowing they have maximized their position and protected their interests.

At Kitchen Law Group, we combine negotiation mastery with trial insight, offering a rare blend of strategic counsel and real-world courtroom perspective — a combination that consistently delivers results.

Representative Case Study 

Hendry v. Exide Electronics Inc.
We helped the client avoid insolvency by bonding a jury award and strategically settling the retrial for a fraction of the original $750 million claim. 

Additional Examples: 

• Selectica v. Versata – Poison pill strategy successfully defended at trial and on appeal. 

• Franchise Tax Board v. EMI & Capitol Records – Resolved high-profile tax disputes over legendary music catalogs. 

• Taylor Morrison – Ongoing Counsel – Dozens of arbitrations as outside trial counsel, preserving financial strength through strategic litigation efforts. 

• State of Alaska v. BP – Successfully defended BP in litigation seeking to shift $33B in oil reserves to competitors.