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was a bit unwieldy and expensive, the diverse perspectives offered by these legalspecialists were invaluable in shaping the client’s defenses and overall strategy.From the time of the catastrophe through case resolution, Company X sought out thefollowing additional legal specialists to supplement the main defense team:• Local counsel. Provided insider knowledge of venues, judges, and jurypools. Enhanced the credibility of Company X and its counsel with thecourt, opposing attorneys and mediator.• Insurance coverage counsel. Provided expertise on Company X’scoverages in place, and assisted in coverage demands and settlementnegotiations.• Bankruptcy counsel. Advised Company X on ethical, proactive behaviorto enhance the company’s future viability.• Criminal counsel. Analyzed the merits of criminal allegations bygovernment officials, the likelihood of follow-up action by prosecutors, andadvised on steps to avoid incriminating conduct.• Separate employee counsel. Dealt with conflicts between the companyand employees, especially when employees were threatened with criminalprosecution, or acted outside the course and scope of their employment.• Administrative law counsel. Specialized attorneys who routinely didbattle with particular government agencies (e.g., OSHA, MSHA, etc.),advised on how to respond to investigations, document requests,depositions and public hearings.• Washington, DC counsel. Specialized in responding to publicizedCongressional investigations.