» Commercial Litigation

Brown & Szaller Co.

Obtained $30.5 million all-cash settlement on behalf of class of approximately 55,000 Ohio small businesses in dispute over Waste Management’s billing practices. Read More

Lake Truck

Represented franchisee trucking company in dispute with its franchisor arising out of criminal misconduct by company’s president. Read More

In re: S.S. Central America

Litigation counsel to receiver for entities with recovery rights to treasure from the S.S. Central America, which sunk off the coast of South Carolina in 1857 carrying several tons of gold. Read More

State Bank of South Australia

Defended international financial institution in lender liability suit, and obtained dismissal by motion. Read More

Frankel

Represented investment banker in lawsuit against his former partners concerning his separation from the firm they founded. Read More

Inkstop/Fuller

Defended CFO of national retail chain against lawsuits asserting securities fraud, breach of fiduciary duty, and conspiracy claims. Read More

Phlegar

Defended venture-capital firm’s designee, serving on corporate board of directors, and obtained dismissal of breach of fiduciary duty claims brought by corporate creditors. Read More

Brantley

Represented investment corporation in federal lawsuit against its former officers and directors claiming fraud and breach of fiduciary duty. Read More

American Greetings

Defended Century City entertainment company in federal lawsuit seeking to prevent an $85 million merger based on restrictions in a licensing agreement. Read More

OfficeMax

Represented Fortune 500 national retail company in $27 million contract dispute with international management consulting firm regarding the value of the services provided and results achieved. Read More