Commercial Litigation
When the stakes demand more than a capable lawyer.
Three things we do differently.
Litigation is expensive, slow, and uncertain. Our job is to make it less of all three — and to tell you early when a fight isn't worth having.
Trial lawyers, not motion writers.
Our shareholders have tried cases to verdict in state and federal courts across four states. Opposing counsel knows it, and it changes how they negotiate.
Budget before strategy.
You get a phased budget and a candid read on exposure before we file anything. If settlement is the right outcome, we say so in the first meeting.
A shareholder in every hearing.
The lawyer who knows your case is the one who argues it. No hand-offs to a junior team the week before trial.
What we do
Multimillion-dollar verdicts. Fortune 100 defense. Appellate wins that reshape the record. We have tried more cases to verdict than most firms see in a generation — and our clients know the difference that preparation, judgment, and genuine trial experience makes.
Contract & Business Disputes
We represent businesses in disputes arising from breach of contract, business torts, fraud, and partnership and shareholder disagreements, in both court and arbitration.
Contract & Business Disputes →MDL & Complex Litigation
Our attorneys have significant experience in multi-district litigation, representing Fortune 100 companies and manufacturers in coordinated nationwide proceedings.
Appellate Practice
We provide strategic appellate representation in state and federal courts, including the Sixth Circuit and Tennessee Court of Appeals.
Insurance Litigation
We have extensive trial experience representing insurers and policyholders in complex insurance disputes, including coverage matters, bad faith claims, and multi-party jury and non-jury proceedings.
Insurance Defense & Coverage →Trade Secret Protection & Litigation
We prosecute and defend trade secret misappropriation claims under the federal Defend Trade Secrets Act and state UTSA statutes, advise on non-compete and restrictive covenant enforcement, and counsel companies on employee mobility, raiding, and reasonable secrecy measures.
Trade Secret Protection & Litigation →
Commercial Litigation
When the stakes demand more than a capable lawyer.
How a matter unfolds.
What to expect from the first call through resolution.
01
Case Assessment
We conduct a frank, thorough evaluation of the merits, exposure, and litigation economics—so you understand exactly what you're dealing with before committing to a path.
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Strategy & Pre-Trial
We develop a tailored litigation strategy, identify the strongest arguments, and use discovery and motion practice to maximize your position.
03
Trial Preparation
We prepare for trial with the same intensity regardless of whether the case settles—because cases settle better when opposing counsel knows you're ready.
04
Resolution & Recovery
Whether through verdict, settlement, or appeal, we pursue the best outcome aggressively and efficiently, always with your business objectives in mind.
What to Expect in Commercial Litigation
From case assessment through trial and appeal — a clear breakdown of each phase, what your attorneys are doing, and how long each stage typically takes.
PHASE 1 OF 8
Case Assessment
Before committing to litigation, we conduct a frank and thorough evaluation of the merits, exposure, and economics of your case. This honest assessment ensures you understand exactly what you're dealing with — and what it will cost — before investing in a path forward.
Key Activities
- Merits and liability analysis
- Exposure and damages estimation
- Litigation cost-benefit evaluation
- Review of key contracts and documents
Typical timeline: 1–4 years from filing to resolution, depending on jurisdiction, case complexity, and whether the matter proceeds to trial. Most commercial cases settle before trial.
Where we appear
Admitted in Tennessee, Georgia, Texas, California, Colorado, Utah, and New Mexico, and before the Fifth, Sixth, Ninth, Tenth, and Eleventh Circuits. Routine pro hac vice admission elsewhere, plus JPML multi-district proceedings and JAMS and AAA arbitration.
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Tennessee
Davidson County Circuit & Chancery · Knox County Circuit & Chancery · Tennessee Business Court · U.S. District Courts, M.D. & E.D. Tenn.
Georgia
Fulton, DeKalb, Cobb & Gwinnett Superior Courts · Business Court of Georgia · U.S. District Courts, N.D. & M.D. Ga.
Texas
Travis & Harris County District Courts · U.S. District Courts, W.D. & S.D. Tex.
California
San Francisco, Alameda & Los Angeles Superior Courts · U.S. District Courts, N.D. & C.D. Cal.
Colorado · Utah · New Mexico
Denver, Arapahoe, Salt Lake & Bernalillo County District Courts · U.S. District Courts, D. Colo., D. Utah & D.N.M. · State Courts of Appeals
Federal appellate & coordinated
U.S. Courts of Appeals, 5th, 6th, 9th, 10th & 11th Circuits · JPML multi-district proceedings · JAMS & AAA arbitration
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