State and Federal Court Litigator since 1989.
Counsel to regional and national financial institutions in connection with various matters arising in Tennessee, including real property and general litigation matters.
Successful representation of numerous clients in the automobile industry in a variety of commercial litigation matters.
Successfully defended LLC member in dissolution and breach of fiduciary duty action while obtaining full ownership of health care company for client and enforcing noncompete agreement against rogue member.
Successfully negotiated a restructuring of secured debt for health care company and obtained dismissal of related commercial litigation initiated by secured lender.
Representation of shopping center purchaser in a case against the property owner seeking enforcement of the terms of the purchase contract for recovery of due diligence expenses. Case was resolved favorably for our client prior to filing suit.
Obtained dismissal of case representing a motor speedway at conclusion of plaintiff’s proof after five (5) days of trial involving the testimony of twenty five (25) witnesses. Case involved claim of serious personal injury and severe emotional injury.
Obtained trial dismissal of church client based upon defense of the Ecclesiastical Abstention Doctrine.
Obtained summary judgment of products liability case representing the manufacturer of a medical implant device. Dismissal was upheld on appeal by the Tennessee Court of Appeals.
Represented large automotive brake manufacturer for false designation and trademark infringement to judgment which was the first appellate reported case in State Court in Tennessee granting money judgment under the Lanham Act.
Successful representation of a large variety of claims involving inappropriate sexual conduct, such as inappropriate texting, improper actions of employees and volunteers of churches towards church members and inappropriate conduct of volunteers of nonprofit agencies towards youths entrusted to their custody.
Successful representation of numerous manufacturers and retail sellers in products liability litigation, including manufacturers of household kitchen and laundry products, medical implant devices, farm products, conveyor systems, animal vaccines and automotive products.
Successful representation of numerous insurance companies in a variety of matters, including coverage disputes and representation of insureds in various civil litigation matters, including automobile accidents, construction disputes, and general civil litigation.
Successful representation as counsel for workers’ compensation defense of major employers throughout the state of Tennessee. Obtained the benchmark decision of the Tennessee Supreme Court in Wausau v. Dorsett, clarifying an employer’s obligation for payment of indemnity benefits in workers’ compensation litigation.
Successful representation of shippers, carriers, transportation brokers and warehousemen in a variety of personal injury, property damage, and cargo claims throughout the state of Tennessee.
Successful representation of owners, developers, and contractors in construction litigation involving allegations of faulty design and construction of commercial and residential properties.