We have experience in numerous areas of general complex commercial and civil litigation.  We have represented large companies, securities brokerage firms, national and regional banks, private equity firms, local businesses, individual financial professionals, investors, and individuals in litigation and arbitration involving claims arising under contracts, federal and state statutes and regulations, and common law.  Our commercial and civil litigation practice includes:

  • Securities Fraud
  • Securities Litigation and Arbitration
  • Banking Litigation and Arbitration
  • Judgment Enforcement and Collections Matters
  • Products Liability Litigation

Representative Matters

Securities Fraud and Investment Misconduct:

Represented national and regional brokerage firms and investment banks in the defense of retail securities fraud claims in state and federal court and securities industry arbitration proceedings involving claims of securities fraud, negligence, and breach of fiduciary duty.

Banking Litigation:

Defended global institutional bank in fraud, conversion, theft litigation.

Private Equity Litigation:

Representation of private equity client in the enforcement of an arbitration award arising from a failed joint venture.

Property Damage and Products Liability Litigation:

Represented North American subsidiary of international electronics manufacturer in the defense of product liability claims arising from property damage to government defense contractor.

Defective Product Litigation:

Represented manufacturer in federal products liability action defending personal injury-based claims alleging that client’s products contained dangerous levels of lead, the exposure to which allegedly caused and accelerated autism.