Practice Area:

Business & Commercial Litigation

Over the years, as litigators, we have represented thousands of clients resulting in multi-millions of dollars in settlements and negotiated resolutions.

 As a result we are recognized and respected throughout the legal community for our trial abilities.

We have experience representing clients in matters involving:

  • Breach of contract disputes
  • Business dissolutions and partnership disputes
  • Property damage claims and defense
  • Construction  disputes
  • First party insurance coverage disputes (CGL, E&O)
  • Commercial real estate litigation
  • Business tort claims

Our Representative Work page provides some examples of the broad range of business related matters we have handled.

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Wrongful termination of contractor

Wrongful termination for default. Represented Plaintiff seeking compensation from the government. Determination made that Plaintiff was entitled to an award. Subsequent to trial, settlement was negotiated.
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Development agreement dispute with municipality

Development agreement dispute with municipality, we represented the developer. After a two week jury trial the developer was awarded a jury verdict of $3,000,000. The verdict was upheld by the Court of Appeals.

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Construction dispute

Construction dispute – $16 million claim by Owner. $1.5 million counterclaim by contractor for payment. Total Net Award: $1.1 million for contractor client, and was the prevailing party on owner claim.

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Enforcement of attorney fee agreement

Enforcement of Attorney Fee Agreement. Total judgment: $2.4 million awarded to the attorney client.

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Toxic control act liability allocation for PCB contamination

Toxic Control Act liability allocation for PCB contamination. Represented the Plaintiff purchaser of contaminated property. 75% liability allocation to Defendants.

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ERISA claim: employee vs. ESOP trustee fiduciary breach

ERISA claim by employee vs. ESOP trustee fiduciary breach. 4-day bench trial. Represented Defendant. Defense verdict. Read more about other business litigation cases Dunn and Black has won.
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Mine Operator defeat demand for unsafe construction

Mine Operator defeat demand for unsafe construction. MSHA was seeking to compel mine operator to construct over $1 million worth of unsafe guardrail. Represented the mine operator against the United States. Judgment returned in favor of Defendant mine operator.

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Wrongful termination for default

Wrongful termination for default. Advocated for the Plaintiff pursuing government compensation. Verdict declared Plaintiff’s eligibility for compensation.

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Business sale dispute

Business sale dispute. Seller counterclaimed for sale price owed. Judgment in favor of seller for money damages owed.

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Business dispute between LLC members

Business dispute between LLC members. resolution of dispute with termination of defaulting members and recovery of investments from organizer.

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