Litigation

We have an extraordinary record of success representing clients in complex disputes.

We win together with our clients.

The right fit is critical. We work on matters where our approach and expertise are aligned with our client’s goals.

  • We win by:

    • Working collaboratively as a team, both within the firm and with our clients, co-counsel, and experts;

    • Acting with integrity;

    • Being thoroughly prepared to take every case to trial if necessary;

    • Identifying key themes and facts that make a difference;

    • Making complex concepts simple and easy to understand; and

    • Using technology to effectively review, organize, and present facts and information.

  • • Complex business disputes, including breach of contract, fraud, tortious interference, defamation/libel, shareholder/owner disputes, and unfair trade practices.

    • Complex technology disputes, including IT services and software development disputes as well as other commercial disputes involving technology issues.

    • Intellectual property disputes, including trademark infringement, unfair competition, trade dress, cybersquatting, copyright infringement, patent infringement, and trade secret claims.

    Although we do not have rigid requirements, we have found that our litigation philosophy and fee structure typically works best for matters with at least $500,000 at issue.

  • We work with a range of business clients in many industries, including a number of large Fortune 500 and global companies. We also serve a non-traditional and innovative business client base, including brands, creators, innovators, bloggers, podcasters, and influencers.

  • We represent clients in state and federal courts and in arbitrations across the country. When appropriate, we collaborate with local counsel.

Representative Litigation Experience

  • Obtained complete jury trial victory in complex business dispute case in which client was awarded all amounts due plus interest and attorneys’ fees.

  • Prevailed on summary disposition motion eliminating millions of dollars worth of claims on behalf of multi-national Italian robotics company in contract dispute involving construction of an automotive assembly plant in Detroit and successfully argued that interlocutory appeal of the decision should be denied.

  • Won motion to dismiss approximately $9,000,000 in claimed damages in federal court in New York on behalf of multiple New York and London based violin experts and auction houses in dispute involving the authenticity of a purported Stradivari violin.

  • Successfully defeated anti-SLAPP motion in California brought against prominent podcaster in complex business dispute.

  • Successfully resolved complex trademark infringement litigation against a major craft brewery on behalf of craft coffee roasting company.

  • Obtained dismissal of lawsuit for lack of personal jurisdiction on behalf of a law school in Pakistan in a case brought by a former faculty member.

  • Represent Colorado manufacturing company in complex trademark infringement and cybersquatting dispute in federal court in Chicago.

  • Obtained summary judgment on behalf of robotics company founder in federal lawsuit brought by a former business partner seeking over $5,000,000 in damages.

  • Obtained no cause judgment on eight counts, including breach of contract and fraud claims, brought against world-renowned classic car restoration specialist, and judgment in full on his counterclaims.

  • Successfully resolved complex copyright and trademark infringement litigation on behalf of nonprofit foundation based in New Mexico.

  • Successfully resolved complex copyright and trade dress litigation on behalf of a cabinet hardware company based in New York.

  • Successfully resolved complex dispute in arbitration with a UK based supplier on a large automotive project on behalf of multi-national Italian robotics company.

  • Successfully resolved complex dispute involving an airport baggage handling system at Toronto Pearson airport on behalf of multi-national material handling company.

  • Successfully resolved complex dispute involving the construction of an aircraft manufacturing facility on behalf of multi-national Italian robotics company.

  • Successfully resolved complex dispute among shareholders and investors in multiple pharmaceutical businesses.

  • Successfully resolved dispute over a rare antique violin valued in excess of $5,000,000 on behalf of investor.

  • Successfully resolved royalty dispute with agent on behalf of heirs of songwriter who wrote hit Elvis Presley song.

  • Successfully resolved multiple claims under the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act on behalf of financial services client.

Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome. Each case is different and case results referred to in this website are not intended to be, nor should they be understood as, a representation that equivalent results will be achieved in any given case.