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We win high-risk cases in claims spanning the entire spectrum of business litigation. With more than 50 experienced attorneys in our litigation practice, we bring the resources that are necessary to prevail in any matter. We regularly represent both defendants and plaintiffs in state, federal and appellate courts across the country and have tried hundreds of cases to successful verdicts on virtually every type of claim.
While we are always prepared to go to trial, we recognize that often the best resolution is to avoid litigation or quickly resolve disputes at the outset. Working with our corporate attorneys, many of whom served as general counsel at major corporations and are experienced at applying cost/benefit analyses to litigation, we often craft settlements before disagreements escalate into costly court battles. Some of our best work is designed to keep you out of trial, through negotiations, alternative dispute resolution, and summary judgment, as well as the pursuit of injunctions, declaratory judgments and other creative forms of relief.
Led team defending EMS in arbitration in which claimant sought in excess of $40 million for alleged breach of representations and warranties in connection with its acquisition of a division of EMS. After a two-week hearing, the Arbitrator found for EMS on one of the products in issue and awarded only a fraction of the damages alleged by claimant on the other two products.
Recovered $2.4 million from MARTA for the attack and kidnapping of a patron from a MARTA parking deck.
Defended termite service provider in state court actions in Florida, Georgia, Tennessee, and South Carolina involving allegations of consumer fraud and violations of state consumer protection statutes. Successes include defeat on appeal of class certification in consumer class action asserting claims of consumer fraud and violations of Georgia Deceptive Trade Practices Act.
Obtained dismissal with prejudice from court in premises liability case in which plaintiff’s experts alleged $15 million in long-term medical needs.
Defended client in a clear liability accident that the Plaintiff claimed caused the need for undergo surgery on his cervical spine. Causation of the injury was disputed and taken to a jury. Plaintiff’s counsel requested over $200,000 in damages. The jury returned a verdict of $1,860.
Client alleged theft by conversion, securities fraud and civil conspiracy. Judge awarded client compensatory damages, punitive damages and attorneys’ fees in excess of $620,000.
Represented an insurance company in a lawsuit and obtained a dismissal of the lawsuit, with prejudice, due to the fact that Plaintiff failed to effect proper service prior to or following the expiration of the statute of limitations.
Represented client in a claims appeal process against a major insurance company. Insurance company reversed its decision and determined that client’s situation constituted a covered expense.
Represented owner of property at Lake Lanier in a case involving conflicting and overlapping chains of titles, easements, subdivisions and survey. Special Master issued a comprehensive report and recommendation in favor of client, which was adopted in full by the Court.
Taylor English Duma LLP obtained a favorable settlement for its client Anvil International, a national pipe coupling manufacturer, in more than a dozen opposition proceedings in the Trademark Trial and Appeal board filed against Home Depot.
Summary judgment obtained for hospital in a “trip and fall” premises liability case based on contributory negligence.
Recently tried conservation easement case involving a charitable contribution deduction on the donation of 500 acres along five miles of navigable water near the Atlantic Ocean. Decision pending in the United States Tax Court.
Tie Down, Inc. v. Rooftop Anchor, Inc.
American Process, Inc. et al. v. GranBio Investimentos S.A. et al.
Defended Amazon seller and individual defendants in Georgia action involving complaints made to Amazon about competitor's conduct. After successfully obtaining a dismissal of multiple defendants in the Georgia case, our firm filed an offensive action for trademark infringement and counterfeiting in New York. The parties reached a confidential settlement shortly after the New York case was filed.
Music City Metals v. Cai, et al.
Keystone Global LLC v. eBay, Inc. et al.
Summary judgment obtained for building owner in a premises liability case involving elevators; decision affirmed by the Court of Appeals.
Successfully defended the constitutionality of the venue provision of the Georgia Tort Claims Act statue before the Georgia Supreme Court.
Represented clients to negotiate settlement of disputes with general contractors.
Designed, implemented and managed a national litigation management program for a retailer in the construction industry.
Recently tried conservation easement case involving the disallowance of a charitable contribution deduction on the donation of a golf course to a conservation easement. Decision pending in the United States Tax Court.
Represented an insurance company in a declaratory judgment matter and obtained summary judgment wherein the Court ruled that the insurance policy issued by the client did not provide coverage for a loss that occurred less than two hours before the application for insurance was submitted.
Defended factory and factory owner in nuisance claim by condominium developer asserting that factory caused condominiums to vibrate, thus deterring sales of many units. Forestalled injunction for year, while plant relocated and expanded.
Assisted client in negotiation of design build contract for very large warehouse in Salt Lake City, Utah.
Recovered and obtained injunction for large home builder for copyright infringement of architectural plans.
Won summary judgment so convincingly for the defendant in wrongful death action arising from trenching accident that plaintiff did not appeal.
Obtained $1.3 Million judgment on behalf of nationwide restaurant chain against defaulting contractor.
Won summary judgment for steel subcontractor on contention that client was alter ego of another corporation and succeeded in staying arbitration against client.
Recovered on payment bond claim for electrical components distributor on the UGA Fraternity Row project.
Recovered for material supplier in claim for payment and defended counter-claims asserting defective materials and construction delays.
Recovered on Payment Bond for steel subcontractor while overcoming counterclaim.
Recovered on mechanics lien by overcoming contract price defense asserted by owner where general contractor defaulted on project.
Obtained Temporary Restraining Order freezing assets of contractor under Georgia RICO.
Recovered for breach of contract and mechanics lien under consulting contract on the beleaguered City Center Project in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Represented architectural firm in case brought by mansion owner contending negligent construction and design of a large elevated patio with numerous planters, involving geotechnical and flashing issues.
Obtained TRO and Preliminary Injunction in favor of corporate entity and its officer staying an arbitration improvidently brought against them in the American Arbitration Association on the theory that they are alter egos of another company.
Recovered for home builder for copyright infringement of architectural plans and obtained injunction.
Successfully resolved 16 lawsuits brought by 25 injured plaintiffs and one descendant's estate who fell when the canopy walk under construction fell at The Atlanta Botanical Gardens. There were 11 defendants in this set of cases.
Represented defendant telecommunications conglomerate in patent declaratory judgment action concerning six cable network data prioritization patents it owned. Achieved dismissal of case initially for lack of subject matter jurisdiction under declaratory judgment act and after reversal at the Federal Circuit Court of Appeals, achieved dismissal for lack of personal jurisdiction.
Cooper Lighting, LLC v. Cordelia Lighting, Inc.
Gillespie v. Prestige Royal Liquors, et. al.
Patent litigation defense involving artificial turf.
Represented an individual accused of misappropriating trade secrets and confidential information from a former employer. Engaged in extended negotiations with the plaintiff's counsel and ultimately reached a favorable settlement for our client.
Defeated Preliminary Injunction to Keep BattleFrog from Airing Obstacle-Course Race on ESPN.
Amanda Hyland represented a Denver liquor distillery in trademark and rights of publicity claims arising from a dispute between Jimi Hendrix’s heirs and other family as to the right to use the term “Purple Haze.” Ms. Hyland obtained a full dismissal of claims against the distillery.
Represented production company in intellectual property matters, including the negotiation of the full transfer to our client of all copyright in screenplays for a television series.
Lead counsel on behalf of policyholders in connection with claims against carriers for coverage under disability policies.
Lead counsel on behalf of policyholder in connection with denial of benefits under accidental death insurance policy.
Lead coverage counsel on behalf of governmental entity in connection with coverage of multi-million dollar discrimination claims alleged by current and former employees.
Represented policyholder under E&O policy in connection with alleged failure of insurance professional to properly report and handle claim on behalf of insured claimant. The claims at issue exceeded $2 million.
Represented policyholder under life insurance policy in face amount of $1 million. Following denial of insurer’s motion for summary judgment, obtained favorable settlement at mediation.
Lead counsel on behalf of policyholder in connection with insurance coverage for asbestos claims. Claims involved primary and excess policies in excess of $100 million. Obtained favorable ruling on summary judgment.
Lead counsel on behalf of policyholder in connection with insurance and indemnity claims arising from the construction of a distribution warehouse in the State of Pennsylvania. Dispute involved pursuit of subcontractors and their insurers for defense and indemnity with litigation in three states. The claims at issue exceeded $14 million.
Lead counsel on behalf of policyholder in connection with multi-million dollar D&O insurance claims arising from civil suit against officers and directors involving fraud, negligence and breach of contract claims. The matter also involved criminal allegations.
Lead counsel on behalf of policyholder, a manufacturer, in connection with coverage litigation related to a consumer class action pending and numerous national retailers in the State of Illinois. Dispute involved litigation with general liability carrier for manufacturer. The claims at issue exceed $1 million.
Led defense of Georgia-based company in patent and trade dress litigation involving a consumer product. After initial aggressive discovery and a mediation, we achieved a favorable settlement for the client.
Adair v. Boat Dock Innovations, LLC, et. al.
Led defense of Mueller Water Products, Inc. in a case brought by a non-practicing entity, ICH Intellectual Capital Holdings, Inc., for infringement of patents related to automated meter reading technology. The client reached a favorable confidential settlement with the plaintiff and the case has been dismissed. ICH Intellectual Capital Holdings, Inc. v. Badger Meter, Inc., et. al.
Represented Mueller Water Products, Inc. in action against Datamatic Ltd. alleging patent infringement of Mueller’s patents for technology relating to Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) systems. Negotiated a favorable settlement with defendant. Mueller International, LLC et al v. Datamatic Ltd.
Mueller Systems, LLC et al v. Teti et al.
Represented several outdoor advertising companies in actions brought by a patent troll, T-Rex Property AB, for infringement of patents related to digital advertising technology. The parties reached a confidential settlement.
Successfully transferred, deferred, or achieved dismissal of numerous patent infringement suits brought against a client’s distributors in favor of declaratory judgment suit filed by the client, the product manufacturer.
Won a significant jury verdict in the Northern District of Georgia under the Anti-Cybersquatting Consumer Protection Act (ACCPA) for a national provider of industrial and commercial waste and recycling solutions. The jury awarded full statutory damages, and the Court later awarded $185,000 in attorneys' fees to our client. The jury award and the attorney’s fee award were upheld on appeal to the 11th Circuit Court of Appeals.
Obtained consent injunctions in cases pending throughout Southeastern United States. Ceased the importation and sales activities of nearly one dozen gray market Yanmar tractor importers.
Resolved several cases in which client, a national gift and home goods manufacturer, asserted trade dress and design patent infringement claims against competitors. The cases involved the popular cylindrical packaging for wine glasses.
Represented a national athletic goods manufacturer in case defending the client's trademark registration in the color blue for tennis grip tape. Achieved favorable ruling from bench trial in the Northern District of Georgia in which the court upheld our client's trademark registration.
In a case involving allegations of copyright infringement of interior design portfolio photographs and related defamation claims, we achieved a settlement for our client, Meg Adams Interior Design, Inc.
Defended and achieved settlement in copyright infringement lawsuit brought in the Northern District of Georgia by a former employee of our client, a video production company. The former employee claimed to own the copyright in the commercials produced by our client.
Initiated and resolved trademark litigation for GradSave, a college savings plan company. The lawsuit, filed in the Southern District of Florida, asserted claims for trademark infringement against another web company using the mark “GradSaver.” The matter was settled confidentially.
Currently representing Gulf Synthetics in an action brought by former business partner and his new company claiming trademark infringement, defamation and trade secret misappropriation relating to the deck coatings business.
Achieved successful resolution of lawsuit involving copying of clients' "ABC’s of Life" poem, which was reproduced without permission on posters and plaques.
Achieved prompt and full dismissal of all claims against publishing company relating to a contractual dispute with advertiser. Following the filing of our motion to dismiss, the plaintiff dismissed the action in the Northern District of Georgia.
Achieved voluntary dismissal with prejudice of libel case against FOX 5 reporter by persuading plaintiff that sanctions and attorney's fees would be mandated under Georgia's anti-SLAPP statute.
Achieved favorable settlement for client defending claims of copyright infringement for medical billing software.
Defended, and successfully settled, copyright infringement lawsuit brought against book publisher client that had used plaintiff’s photograph in book.
Upon receipt of an anti-SLAPP notice, Plaintiff voluntarily dismissed its defamation complaint, which sought damages relating to FOX 5's investigative reporting regarding health conditions occurring at the Plaintiff's eyebrow-waxing business.
Success in obtaining entry of an order in a shareholder battle for control of family owned corporations (1) granting interlocutory injunction, (2) granting clients’ motion for appointment of a receiver based on demonstrated deadlock among the corporate officers and directors, and (3) granting motion for citation of contempt based on failure of opponent shareholders/directors to comply with the interlocutory injunction order.
Won appeal to the Court of Appeals of Georgia on premises liability matter for national retail grocery chain.
Successfully defended a textile company and its employee in a negligence action arising from a multi-vehicle accident. A diligent and thorough investigation resulted in a negotiated settlement of one-sixth of the initial demand.
Obtained dismissals in favor of defendants in several cases involving alcohol retailers who had been sued for providing alcohol to minors or to individuals who were intoxicated.
Represented national retail grocery chain in premises liability action brought by a customer for injuries allegedly sustained while on the premises. A background check and multiple open records requests uncovered nearly 100 criminal convictions that the plaintiff had not disclosed in discovery and these were used to negotiate a settlement for a fraction of the amount originally demanded.
Obtained summary judgment in favor of defendants in case where plaintiff sought more than $100 million in damages as a result of alleged mismanagement of corporate assets, conspiracy and breach of fiduciary duty.
Obtained dismissal of multiple environmental citations issued to a local restaurant and its owner.
Recovered a multimillion-dollar confidential settlement for a waitress who was rendered a quadriplegic due to a defective road condition that forced her vehicle into oncoming traffic.
Obtained judgment, including attorney’s fees, against an automotive business in an action arising out of a breach of a loan agreement.
Recovered settlement of $800,000 against one party and won verdict of $1.25 million against accountant/attorney who served as a trustee for fraud and breach of fiduciary duty. Trustee improperly paid $800,000 to one beneficiary and misappropriated an additional $180,000 for his own personal benefit.
Recovered verdict of $1 million from MARTA for the attack on a patron in a MARTA station.
Obtained defense verdict in lawsuit against alcohol retailer whose employee sold alcohol to a minor, in which the minor then was involved in a car accident, killing the other individual in the vehicle.
Led team serving as regional and national coordinating counsel for a major national termite and pest control service provider, defending the company in cases involving claims for personal injury and property damages arising out of alleged pesticide exposures.
Obtained six-figure jury verdict against individual defendants and a country club on claims of defamation, harassment, breach of fiduciary duty, and conspiracy based in part on successful investigation and presentation of defendants’ spoliation.
Arbitration ruling in favor of plaintiff for construction company. Obtained plaintiff’s verdict of $640,000.
Defeated certification of putative national consumer class action against carpet manufacturer involving claims of personal injury and violation of various state unfair and deceptive trade practices statutes (UDTPA) arising out of sale of new carpet that emitted allegedly harmful levels of volatile organic compounds (VOCs).
Obtained six-figure jury verdict on behalf of plaintiff against multiple defendants in real estate fraud case.
Defended a lawsuit on behalf of specialty shoe company by former franchisee. $500,000 demand awarded.
Led team that developed and implemented a national discovery counsel program for a major national retailer for its general liability claims, including premises liability and product liability claims. The program resulted in improvements in consistency and efficiency of discovery responses, improved litigation outcomes, and overall litigation cost reduction.
Won motion to dismiss and defeated appeal over plaintiff’s attempt to negate a venue selection clause based on strong Illinois public policy.
Represented Byrne Medical in patent infringement and false marking case relating to endoscopic devices. Negotiated favorable confidential settlement.
Represented Mueller Water Products, Inc. in action against Singer Valve, Inc. and Singer Valve, LLC alleging patent infringement of Mueller’s patent for an apparatus for the enhancement of water quality in a subterranean pressurized water distribution system. Negotiated a favorable settlement with defendants. Mueller Water Products, Inc. v. Singer Valve, Inc. and Singer Valve, LLC.
Represented Expanded Technologies, a leading manufacturer of expanded metals for the HVAC filter industry, in a suit for declaratory judgments of non-infringement, invalidity and unenforceability of patent held by competitor. The litigation resulted in in a favorable confidential settlement.
Represented a major airline in claims brought by a former vendor alleging misuse of architectural plans for office space. Won motion to dismiss state-court conversion claims, and in subsequent federal copyright-infringement case based on the same underlying facts, conducted discovery and negotiated settlement in which plaintiff dismissed the case with prejudice and with no payments from our client.
Served on defense team for licensor of the Cabbage Patch Kids, in lawsuit brought by former independent contractor for breach of contract, who sought millions of dollars in damages. After a two-week jury trial and subsequent appeal to the Eleventh Circuit, prevailed on all claims brought by plaintiff as well as on a counterclaim, resulting in damages owed and paid to our client.
Represented leading carpet manufacturer and a subsidiary in defending a large trade secret case involving a method for manufacturing carpet cores from recycled materials. The parties reached a confidential settlement right before trial.
Led defense of case involving allegations of patent infringement and related claims based on a method of mapping SEC compliance information into a usable format. We obtained a dismissal of the patent infringement claim and then reached a confidential settlement on the related claims. NewRiver, Inc. v. Prospectus Central, LLC.
Joao Control & Monitoring Systems v. Comverge, Inc.
Led the defense of H-E Parts against ESCO Corporation in a case involving allegations of trademark infringement and infringement of a patent related to excavator teeth on heavy equipment. We negotiated a favorable settlement with plaintiff. Esco Corporation v. H-E Parts et al.
Led the defense of Royal Metal against an inventor/patentee in a case involving claims of infringement of a patent related to industrial package assemblies. We negotiated a favorable settlement with plaintiff. Gray v. Royal Metal et al.
Handled two cases for separate defendants, Ascendx Spine and Sintea Plustek, LLC, in the District of Delaware. Both cases were brought by Orthophoenix, LLC, a non-practicing entity, and involved claims of infringement of certain patents involving medical device technology. The parties in both cases reached confidential settlements. Orthophoenix, LLC v. Ascendx Spine; Orthophoenix, LLC v. Sintea Plustek.
Activelight, Inc. v. Allure Global, et al.
Led defense of third-party claims for defense and indemnification in patent infringement case involving technology designed to obscure credit card numbers on receipts. The parties reached a confidential settlement. Ware v. Genesco v. Micros Systems, Inc. and Datavantage Corporation.
Nxegen, LLC and Nxegen Holdings, Inc. v. Comverge, Inc.
Handled the defense of Expression Beauty Works in a case involving claims of infringement of a patent related to crackle nail polish. Negotiated a favorable settlement with plaintiff. Kirker Enterprises v. Expression Beauty Works.
Provided counsel to Bernie Bilski and Rand Warsaw in conjunction with the landmark U.S. Supreme Court case Bilski v. Kappos.
Represented HD Supply in defending claims of breach of licensing agreement with software provider. Obtained quick dismissal of the case with prejudice. Appsense, Ltd. v. HD Supply Construction Supply, Ltd.
After two-week jury trial in federal court in Atlanta, won a multi million-dollar verdict, including attorneys’ fees, on behalf of plaintiff (a company involved in 3-D imaging technology) for its failed acquisition by defendant. ND3D, B.V. v. Image Technology International, Inc.
Obtained multiple temporary restraining orders in Georgia Superior Court on behalf of regional financial services firm, enforcing non-solicitation covenants of departing financial advisors and other executives who went to work for industry competitors.
Represented publicly-traded provider of enterprise workforce management hardware, software, and services in contractual claims against licensed reseller. Negotiated favorable confidential resolution of dispute prior to arbitration, which included reseller’s cease and desist of use of client’s products.
Defended a Chinese manufacturer in a counterfeiting and trade dress claim. Client was awarded attorneys’ fees in excess of $300,000.
Defended mortgage corporation against wrongful foreclosure and breach of contract claim. Client received an award of attorneys’ fees in excess of $30,000.
Suit by purchaser of computer equipment from Radio Shack. Plaintiff complained that the computer he purchased did not perform as advertised, thereby adversely affecting his business because, as he said, he could not perform spreadsheets. Directed verdict in favor for Tandy Corporation following two days of trial.
Co-defense counsel in case brought by family brought suit against Orkin, alleging exposure to chlordane and heptachlor, two termiticides in wide use at the time of trial. Directed verdict in favor of Orkin, after nearly two weeks of trial.
Family brought suit against Orkin in Alabama state court, alleging exposure to termiticides chlordane and helptachlor. Defense verdict in favor of Orkin after one week trial. Served as co-defense counsel.
Plaintiff alleged overspray exposure to pesticides while working in construction on a hotel in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida. Case settled on extremely favorable terms after discovery of plaintiff in West Virginia, his home state, showed no ill or lingering effects of exposure.
FAA alleged shipment of solvent, not properly identified. After preparation for hearing before NTSB, matter settled for favorable terms.
Premises liability case against pediatrics practice involving allegations of magazine racks falling and causing neurological damage on 17-year-old boy. Following a week-long trial, jury delivered a defense verdict in 19 minutes.
Property owner brought action against pest control operator alleging termite damage to his house, of which he should have been made aware and, he alleged, should have been repaired. Directed verdict granted in favor of Guardian Pest Control.
Plaintiff brought suit alleging property damage resulting from faulty inspection and treatment. During trial, plaintiff dismissed their complaint before motion for directed verdict could be ruled upon (law is now changed so that dismissal as a matter of right, which happened in this case, cannot be had once the first witness is sworn).
Plaintiff brought suit against exterminator alleging property damage, caused by termites, to her home. Plaintiff claimed more than $150,000 in actual damages, and punitive damages. Jury verdict for $19,000 after a four day trial.
Fire loss, allegedly caused by washing machine which caught on fire after hours, resulting in substantial damage to a large orthopedics practice. Matter settled for confidential amount, covering entire loss.
Plaintiff brought suit without attaching professional malpractice affidavit, which at that time included pest control operators. Trial court granted motion for summary judgment, which was affirmed by the Georgia Court of Appeals.
Successfully represented Georgia DOT in its claims against contractor and in defense of counterclaims in trial courts and on appeal. Litigation over faulty construction of highways; involved complex analysis of chemical testing and accounting data.
Defended four Waste Management companies against claims of several hundred plaintiffs arising out of allegedly contaminated well water from adjacent dump site. Supervised discovery, wrote briefs, prepared fact witnesses for deposition and defended depositions, selected expert witnesses and defended at depositions, and took expert and plaintiff depositions. Case settled at close of discovery.
Claims of more than 500 individuals and businesses for personal injuries and property damage arising from exposure to dioxin. Took plaintiff depositions, selected and prepared expert witnesses, assisted at wrongful death trial, and general research and briefing.
Represented a grading contractor in a dispute involving the construction of a cemetery on behalf of the Veterans Administration in Puerto Rico.
Represented defendants in a large case involving claims for tortious interference, breach of restrictive covenants, and unjust enrichment in connection with the importation and sale of industrial yarn. After extensive discovery and our filing of a lengthy motion for summary judgment, the parties reached a confidential settlement.
Represented defendant accounting firm on claim of accounting malpractice. Obtained dismissal of case before discovery, and case was never re-filed.
Represented HD Supply in defending claims of breach of lease and in asserting counterclaims for money had and received and related claims. The parties reached a confidential settlement.
Represented international oil company in substantial condemnation dispute. Achieved multimillion-dollar settlement over 10 times higher than state’s initial offer.
Represented national insurance company in putative nationwide class action alleging overcharge of insurance premiums. Class certification denied and case dismissed.
Lead counsel for United States manufacturer in international arbitration tried to verdict in New York under foreign law. Favorable verdict for client with arbitrator fees assessed against adverse party.
Established comprehensive and lucrative system for regional equipment lessor to enforce lease and service contracts.
Bench trial results in judgment on professional negligence and Georgia civil Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act through a non-jury trial in US District Court of North Georgia. Successfully obtained judgment.
Represented alleged debt collectors in defeating a federal Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, Georgia Fair Business Practices Act, and Georgia Unfair or Deceptive Practices Toward the Elderly Act lawsuit on a motion to dismiss for failure to state a claim in federal district court and on appeal in a Per Curiam Affirmed decision by the Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals.
Represented alleged debt collector in defeating a federal Fair Debt Collection Practices Act claim on a motion to dismiss for failure to state a claim in federal district court.
Advised companies regarding compliance with the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA), Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA), Georgia Fair Business Practices Act (FBPA) and Florida Consumer Collection Practices Act (FCCPA).
Represented individual real estate broker and company and assisted in nonbinding arbitration resulting in a defense verdict of a residential real estate dispute involving allegations of fraud and breach of duty.
Successfully resolved hybrid wage and hour collective/class action brought by managers of national coffee store company who alleged that they were misclassified as exempt.
Our client, an art dealer, hired a third-party to install art pieces in a hotel. The installation went poorly and the client had to tear out the work and re-install the art. The third-party installer sued the client for non-payment. The client successfully defended against all claims of the third-party and recovered all the expenses it incurred repairing and re-doing the work of the third-party.
After a six week jury trial presenting 17 consolidated, yet individually proved plaintiff’s cases, obtained a civil conspiracy to defraud verdict in the total amount of $3.5 million on behalf of each of 17 investors in a commercial building arising from fraud in the financing of the purchase. In the same trial, obtained judgment for an additional $500,000 in punitive damages against the syndicator.
AFS Logistics' purchase of Chapter 11 debtor assets.
Successfully defended non-profit advocacy group against claim that it did not own rights to its name.
Defended law enforcement personnel, district attorneys, judges, correctional officers and police officers in state and federal court.
Taylor English Attorney Gardner G. Courson Co-Authored ACC Docket Feature Article "Litametrics: Analytics for Selecting Your Dream Team"
"Your Employees – Greatest Asset at Greatest Risk"
Total Eclipse of … Liability?

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