Mr. Paton's practice is focused exclusively upon satisfying the litigation needs of the firm's individual and commercial clients. Toward this end, Mr. Paton represents clients in Federal and State courts, at the trial and appellate levels, and in arbitration proceedings commenced under the Federal Arbitration Act. With respect to his representation of commercial clients, Mr. Paton provides litigation services to local, statewide, national and international companies in the areas of contract law, construction law, labor law and franchise law. Mr. Paton's litigation practice includes the representation of individuals in labor and employment disputes, as well as complex civil litigation involving catastrophic personal injury, property damage or economic loss.

In addition to his litigation practice, Mr. Paton is currently engaged in the authorship of various articles regarding recent court decisions and developments in the areas of labor and employment law and civil litigation, including articles published in the New York Law Journal's "Outside Counsel" column. Mr. Paton has also authored written material and offered oral presentations in the fields of labor and employment law, at various seminars held for the benefit of fellow attorneys and corporate representatives.