Civil Litigation Defense
Every day, unique legal disputes arise requiring the expertise of legal counsel with experience in both litigation and conflict resolution. When legal disputes turn into lawsuits it is critical that businesses and individuals be represented by counsel with the skills and experience to advocate for them each step of the way through an often arduous process. We are high-level litigators and problem solvers with the civil trial experience necessary to protect the vital interests of our clients.
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We have long experience representing businesses and individuals in defense of civil lawsuits, including claims for personal injury, breach of contract, negligent financial investment services, and property damage — including environmental claims. We provide this representation to national companies and local businesses, whether they are self-insured or are covered by policies with insurance companies. Our wide-ranging experience includes defense of clients at trial in defense of claims for damages resulting from falls, auto accidents, breach of fiduciary duty and financial malfeasance, and environmental releases.
In defending clients in civil liability matters, we have expertise in the investigation of claims and preparing witnesses for deposition and trial testimony. We are able to take advantage of synergy with our healthcare practice, which over decades has involved review and analysis of thousands of medical records and collaboration with scores of medical experts. This provides a unique perspective and enhanced ability to scrutinize claims of injury, and to develop the best strategy for either pretrial resolution or trial defense.
Representative Engagements
Commercial
Representation of computer technology company in defense of qui tam lawsuit under the federal False Claims Act.
Representation of bank holding company regarding extraordinary loan losses, including defense of shareholder lawsuit, preparation of a fidelity bond claim, and prosecution of a civil fraud and RICO lawsuit to recover losses.
Representation of equipment manufacturer in defense of federal lawsuit by environmental services company alleging breach of contract, tortious interference with contractual relations and violations of the Lanham Act.
Representation of computer chip maker in defense of motion for preliminary and permanent injunctions based on claims of theft of trade secrets, tortious interference with contractual relations and violation of non-compete agreements.
Representation of financial services company in defense of class action claim of consumer fraud in sale of vehicle service contracts.
Representation of national retailer, including at commercial arbitration hearing, in defense of claims of breach of covenant regarding restriction on sales of food items within store.
Representation of professional security services company in defense of claims of breach of contract and negligence resulting in theft of more than $2 million in silver from processing facility.
Financial
Representation of securities broker in litigation and hearing before the Financial Institution Regulatory Authority (FINRA), including arbitration panel hearing, in defense of claim of fraud and stock price manipulation, in relation to technology stock investments.
Representation of financial advisory firm in defense of a claim by municipal authority, alleging fraud in the sale of synthetic refinancing / swap with respect to multi-million dollar municipal bond issue.
Representation of securities brokers and financial advisory firm in litigation before the Financial Institution Regulatory Authority (FINRA), including arbitration panel hearing, in defense of claim of claim of fraud and unsuitability in the sale of variable and fixed annuity products.
Representation of financial advisory firm in defense of claims of fraud, unfair trade practices, misrepresentation, breach of contract, and negligence relating to the sale of life insurance without waiver (disability) of premium rider.
Representation of securities broker, branch manager, and national broker dealer, including a jury trial, in defense of claims of unsuitability and fraud relating to the sale of technology stocks and unit investment trusts.
Representation of securities broker in litigation before the Financial Institution Regulatory Authority (FINRA), including arbitration panel hearing, in defense of claims of fraud and unsuitability relating to the purchase of Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae preferred shares shortly before the U.S. Government takeover of those organizations.
Representation of securities broker in litigation before the Financial Institution Regulatory Authority (FINRA), including arbitration panel hearing, in defense of claims of fraud and unsuitability fraud and unsuitability relating to the sale of variable annuity product.
Representation of national broker dealer in state court litigation, including interpleader litigation to resolve competing claims among beneficiaries in relation to alleged misfeasance/malfeasance by advisor/broker.
Bodily Injury
Representation of hospital, including 3-day jury trial, in defense of claims of premises liability for a slip and fall on ice due to alleged negligent snow and ice maintenance.
Representation of national retailer in defense of claims of premises liability for negligent floor maintenance in relation to a slip and fall inside the store due to water on the floor.
Representation of healthcare provider in defense of claims of premises liability for failure to erect appropriate guardrails in relation to a vehicular accident resulting in death.
Representation of telecom company, including jury trial, in defense of allegations of negligence in relation to an automobile collision.
Representation of individual, including 3-day jury trial, in defense of allegations of negligence in relation to automobile collision.
Representation of exercise equipment manufacturer, including Daubert challenge and hearing, in defense of federal lawsuit alleging significant injury to minor plaintiff.
Environmental
Representation of energy services company in defense of a lawsuit by 200 property owners claiming adverse impact from the release of landfill gases in relation to the operation of a landfill that accepted drilling waste from fracking operations.
Representation of commercial blasting contractor in defense of cost recovery claims of more than $50 million in environmental remediation costs imposed by Pennsylvania DEP on the site developer.
Representation of magnesium fabricating company in an injunction matter, including a multi-day hearing, prosecuted by the Pennsylvania DEP seeking an order to force the company to cease operations.
Representation of property developer in a jury trial alleging violation of environmental statutes and environmental damage from leaking underground petroleum storage tanks.
Employment
Representation of telecom company, including a federal jury trial, in defense of claims of gender and age discrimination in hiring practices.
Representation of business process outsourcing company, including the conduct of Daubert hearing, in defense of claims of breach of contract by a former shareholder and officer.
Representation of telecom company in defense of claims of race discrimination in terminating plaintiff’s employment.