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- Provided defense of insurance companies and their insureds
in various actions based on negligence, strict liability and general commercial
theories.
- Represented international beverage concern in complex
commercial litigation matter. Obtained settlement on behalf of client in excess of $2.5
million.
- Represented major Milwaukee-based social service agency in
connection with abandoned multi-million dollar real estate transaction: obtained favorable
settlement on behalf of client including recoupment of attorneys fees expended in
connection with transaction.
- Represented a Fortune 100 corporation in connection with a
complex product liability action. The case was dismissed based on motions prior to any
discovery.
- Successfully defended client in complex
multi-million dollar RICO action.
- Represented a Wisconsin corporation in connection with a
territorial contract dispute. The case was settled with favorable territorial protection
for client.
- Represented major Milwaukee manufacturers in worker's
compensation matters.
- Represented a major Midwestern utility in a multi-party
commercial litigation matter.
- Brought action in Northern District of Illinois regarding
contract dispute of corporate client against client's customer based on a breach of
contract in Illinois. Obtained judgment awarding full relief for client.
- Served as special counsel in prosecution of attorneys for
violation of the state ethics code. Matters have resulted in imposition of sanctions as
requested by the state.
- Provided individuals with defense from criminal prosecution
in state and federal courts including representation in conspiracy matters and white
collar offenses. These representations have resulted injury acquittals in state and
federal courts and reversals on appeal.
- Presented an appeal for multi-national soft drink
corporation in connection with retaliatory discharge claim.
- Prosecuted tortious interference with contract and business
relations claims in federal court. Obtained jury verdict for client in excess of $1.2
million.
- Prepared and filed amicus curiae brief on behalf of a
Wisconsin civil trial lawyers association regarding use of experts at trial. Obtained
clarification on necessity of expert testimony in connection with seat belt defense.
- Successfully defended major international petroleum
corporation in federal trial against environmental claims including CERCLA, RCRA and
common law claims.
LITIGATION
DEFENSE GROUP
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