Litigation

The firm’s Litigation Team has extensive experience in a wide range of disputes, including those involving contracts, construction law, real estate, finance, partnerships and corporations, employment agreements, computer systems and many other areas. We have handled a wide variety of trial and appellate matters in both state and federal courts and before arbitration and administrative tribunals.

Because litigation can be costly and time consuming for our clients, we seek practical solutions to avoid litigation whenever possible. Our team is experienced in alternative dispute resolution to assist clients in promptly addressing legal disputes prior to or at an early stage of litigation. However, if litigation cannot be avoided, our litigation team has substantial trial experience and we stand ready to represent clients in court.

Areas of Experience
Administrative Hearings
Antitrust, Unfair Competition & Trade Regulation
Appellate
Arbitration/Alternative Dispute Resolution
Bankruptcy
Class Action
Commercial Torts
Complex Commercial Litigation
Computer & Internet Litigation
Constitutional Law
Construction Litigation
Copyright/Trademark Infringement
Creditors’ Rights
Dealer, Distributor and Franchise Litigation
Defamation
Design Professional Litigation
Discrimination
Eminent Domain/Inverse Condemnation
Employment Discrimination & Sexual Harassment
Environmental Litigation
ERISA
Family Law
Fiduciary Litigation
Financial Institutions
First Amendment
Foreclosures/Lien Enforcement
Health Care/Medical Professionals
Insurance Coverage
Labor & Employment Litigation
Land Use Litigation
Legal Malpractice Defense
Non-Compete Covenants & Trade Secret Litigation
Officers & Directors Litigation
Patent Infringement Litigation
Pesticide Litigation
Probate Litigation
Product Liability Defense
Real Estate Litigation
Securities Litigation
Shareholder/Partner Disputes
Tax
Toxic Torts
Trust Litigation
Will Contests

Notable Cases
Represented six individuals who were former employees of a Fortune 500 company who left to join a competitor. They were sued for misappropriation of trade secrets, breach of fiduciary duty, tortious interference with customers and employees, and other claims. After two years of intense discovery (over 60 depositions) summary judgment was obtained on all counts and sustained on appeal.

Represented the officers and directors of a closely held business who were sued derivatively and directly by a minority shareholder for breach of fiduciary duty, civil theft, and other claims over the use of corporate funds and management of the business. Prevailed on all material counts after a 2-1/2 week jury trial.

Represented a major law firm in a class action lawsuit brought by debtors of a bank client of that firm who alleged that the firm breached its obligations under the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act. A favorable settlement was obtained after initial discovery conducted attacking appropriateness of a class action.

Represented an out-of-state law firm in a professional malpractice action alleging that they had not adequately represented a PGA Senior Tour golfer in an antitrust action against the PGA Tour in federal court in Florida. After extensive discovery, a summary judgment was obtained on all counts holding that the firm had not committed malpractice.

Represented the personal representative of a large estate in a will contest in which the plaintiff alleged that the decedent lacked testamentary capacity. The case involved extensive discovery regarding the decedent's businesses and testamentary intent over a significant period of time and the uneven testamentary distributions to extended family members. The will was upheld in its entirety.