Chaviante defines her law practice by providing a strategic results-oriented approach to dispute resolution. She defends business clients in civil and commercial litigation, with an emphasis on general liability, complex contract disputes and construction defects. Chaviante has successfully resolved matters through direct negotiation, mediation, and mandatory settlement conferences. She handles all phases of litigation, from initial pleadings through trial, and handles matters in both California state and federal courts. Chaviante has defeated motions for summary judgment in complex contract matters, preserving her clients’ claims and defenses. She has served as second chair in a contract dispute tried in Los Angeles Superior Court involving a multi-million dollar corporation.
Prior to joining Litchfield Cavo LLP, Chaviante gained practical, business-minded approach to litigation and client counseling while serving as an in-house business affairs manager for a global entertainment company, where she oversaw legal compliance, risk mitigation strategies and contract negotiations.
Practices
- Obtained a favorable settlement on behalf of a client in a complex contract dispute involving a multi-million dollar corporation and a franchise painting company; following a mistrial, the matter was successfully resolved during a two-day mandatory settlement conference in the Los Angeles Superior Court.
- Obtained favorable rulings on behalf of client in a complex contract litigation involving subcontractors; the court denied two summary judgement motions seeking dismissal of the client’s complaint, preserving the client’s claims and defenses.
Education
- Southwestern Law School, JD, 2018
- Black Law Students Association, Co-President
- University of Oregon, BS, Philosophy and Business Administration, 2017
Admissions
- California
- United States District Court: Central District of California
Professional Memberships
Languages
- English