Types of Cases

My work focuses on resolving complex disputes in the areas of business, tort, consumer, and employment law. These are often high-stakes cases—legally, financially, and personally—and they require not just subject-matter knowledge, but sound judgment and a steady hand.

Whether I’m serving as an arbitrator, mediator, or early neutral evaluator, I strive to help parties cut through impasse, assess their risks realistically, and find a way forward. I understand that the law is only one part of the equation; the business realities, personal stakes, and emotional dynamics often matter just as much. My goal is to help parties see the full picture — so they can make informed decisions and move on from conflict.

I regularly handle matters involving:

  • Contract and Commercial Disputes
    These involve allegations that one party failed to meet its obligations under a business agreement, such as breaches of service, purchase, or operating contracts.

  • Business Torts and Unfair Competition
    Claims of wrongdoing between businesses, such as fraud, misrepresentation, or theft of trade secrets, which impact reputation or profitability.

  • Partnership and Shareholder Conflicts
    Disputes over the management, ownership, or dissolution of a company, often involving accusations of mismanagement, self-dealing, or breach of fiduciary duty.

  • Employment Claims
    These include workplace disputes such as discrimination, harassment, wrongful termination, wage and hour violations, and retaliation.

  • Catastrophic Injury and Wrongful Death
    High-value personal injury cases involving severe harm or loss of life, often requiring expert testimony and significant damage assessments.

  • Professional Liability and Malpractice
    Lawsuits involving alleged errors or misconduct by licensed professionals such as doctors, lawyers, accountants, or engineers.

  • Consumer Protection
    Disputes involving claims that a company misled, defrauded, or harmed customers through false advertising, defective products, or unfair practices.

  • Insurance Coverage and Bad Faith
    Cases in which an insurer is accused of wrongfully denying a claim, acting unfairly, or failing to meet its obligations under a policy.

  • Trade Secrets and Restrictive Covenants
    Disputes about confidential business information or enforcement of non-compete and non-solicitation agreements.

  • Real Estate and Construction Disputes
    Conflicts over real property, such as purchase agreements, leases, zoning issues, or construction defects and delays.

Of course, no two cases are alike. Over the years, I’ve worked in virtually every area of civil litigation, and I bring that breadth of experience to every matter I handle.

Below, you’ll find a more detailed list of the types of cases I’ve worked on:

  • Antitrust – Claims involving price-fixing, monopolistic behavior, or restraint of trade under federal or state antitrust laws.

    • Bad Faith in Insurance Contracts and Other Contracts – Allegations that a party, particularly an insurer, acted dishonestly or failed to fulfill implied duties.

    • Tortious Breach of Implied Covenant of Good Faith and Fair Dealing – Claims asserting that one party deliberately undermined the purpose of a contract.

    • Breach of Fiduciary Duty – Accusations that a party in a position of trust (e.g., partner, officer, trustee) acted in its own interest rather than another’s.

    • Computer and Cyberspace Litigation – Disputes involving cybersecurity breaches, data misuse, and digital trade secret theft.

    • Civil Conspiracy – Claims that two or more parties acted in concert to commit an unlawful act that caused harm.

    • Conversion – Allegations that a person or business wrongfully took or retained someone else's property.

    • Covenants Not to Compete – Disputes over the enforceability of non-compete agreements restricting former employees or business partners.

    • Deceptive Advertising – Claims that false or misleading marketing caused financial or reputational harm.

    • Defamation – Lawsuits involving harmful false statements that damaged a person or business’s reputation.

    • Employer–Employee Tortious Relationships – Torts arising in employment, including negligent hiring, supervision, or retention.

    • Employer Liability for Injury to Employees – Disputes over injuries arising during employment and potential employer responsibility.

    • Exculpatory Contracts – Cases challenging contract clauses that attempt to waive liability for negligence or misconduct.

    • Fraud and Deceit – Intentional misrepresentations made to induce action or reliance, resulting in harm.

    • Independent Contractors – Disputes involving the misclassification or liability tied to contractor relationships.

    • Interference with Contractual or Business Relations – Claims that a third party improperly disrupted a valid contractual or business arrangement.

    • Intellectual Property – Cases involving copyrights, patents, and trademarks, including infringement and misuse.

    • Interference with Prospective Advantage – Claims that a party unjustly prevented a future economic relationship from forming.

    • Interference with Lawful Business – Broader claims of unjustified disruption of ongoing business activities.

    • Interference with Employment Relations – Third-party conduct that disrupts the employer–employee relationship.

    • Lender Liability – Claims against financial institutions for overreach, negligence, or fraud in lending practices.

    • Malicious Prosecution / Abuse of Process – Allegations that legal proceedings were brought or misused for improper purposes.

    • Negligent Entrustment – Claims that someone carelessly allowed another to use a dangerous instrumentality, resulting in harm.

    • Nuisance and Pollution – Disputes involving interference with the use and enjoyment of land, including noise, odor, and environmental harm.

    • Trade Secrets – Allegations of misappropriation or unauthorized disclosure of confidential business information.

    • Unfair Competition – Claims that a competitor used deceptive or unethical tactics to gain a business advantage.

    • Usurpation of Corporate Opportunity – Allegations that a fiduciary diverted business opportunities for personal gain.

    • Wrongful Discharge – Claims of unlawful termination, often in violation of public policy or contractual obligations.xt goes here

    • Breach of Warranty – Claims that a product or service failed to meet its promised quality or performance.

    • Consumer Arbitrations – Disputes arising from standardized consumer agreements requiring arbitration.

    • Cybercurrency / Cryptocurrency – Disputes involving digital assets, token fraud, or unregulated investment losses.

    • Defective Products – Product liability claims involving injuries caused by design or manufacturing defects.

    • Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) – Claims related to misuse or inaccurate reporting of consumer credit information.

    • Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA) – Allegations of harassment or improper conduct by debt collectors.

    • False Advertising – Consumer claims involving misrepresentations in marketing that influence purchasing decisions.

    • Identity Theft – Cases involving unauthorized use of personal information for financial gain.

    • Mass Arbitrations – Multiple coordinated arbitrations filed against a company, often in response to systemic consumer harm.

    • Negligent Misrepresentation – Accusations that false statements were made carelessly, leading to financial harm.

    • Privacy Violations – Disputes involving breaches of personal data, surveillance, or unlawful data collection.

    • SIM Swaps – Fraudulent transfer of mobile service, often used to gain access to sensitive financial or personal information.

    • Injury and Tort – General personal injury claims involving negligence, recklessness, or intentional harm.

    • Insurance Coverage – Disputes over the interpretation or scope of policy coverage in various types of insurance.

    • Life Insurance / Disability Insurance – Denials of benefits or allegations of bad faith in personal insurance claims.

    • Wrongful Death – Civil claims arising from a death allegedly caused by another party’s negligence or misconduct.

    • Legal / Medical / Professional Malpractice – Claims against professionals who allegedly failed to meet standards of care.

    • Parental Liability for Child's Torts – Cases where parents may be held responsible for their child’s wrongful acts.

    • Assault and Battery – Civil actions for physical harm resulting from intentional or unlawful contact.

    • Birth-Related Torts – Injury claims arising from childbirth, including obstetrical malpractice.

    • False Imprisonment – Allegations of unlawful restraint or confinement.

    • Animal Liability – Cases involving injuries caused by domestic or wild animals.

    • Motor Vehicle Liability – Disputes over negligence or fault in car, truck, or motorcycle accidents.

    • Premises Liability – Claims involving unsafe conditions on property resulting in injury.

    • Products Liability – Cases alleging injury from defective or dangerous products.

    • Psychic and Emotional Injury – Claims for mental anguish or trauma, with or without physical harm.

    • Trespass to a Person – Civil claims for unauthorized physical contact or threat thereof.

    • Ultrahazardous Activities – Strict liability claims for inherently dangerous activities.

    • Toxic Torts – Claims involving exposure to hazardous chemicals or substances.

    • Age Discrimination – Claims that an employee was treated unfairly based on age, typically over 40.

    • ADA Disputes – Employment cases involving reasonable accommodations and disability-related discrimination.

    • Employment Contract Disputes – Conflicts over the terms or enforcement of employment agreements.

    • Employment Discrimination – Allegations of unequal treatment based on protected characteristics (e.g., race, gender).

    • Gender Discrimination – Claims of unfair treatment or pay disparity based on sex or gender identity.

    • Fair Labor Standards Act – Disputes involving minimum wage, overtime, and wage-hour violations.

    • Family and Medical Leave Act – Cases involving denial of protected leave or retaliation for using it.

    • Federal Employers Liability Act – Railworker claims involving workplace injuries under federal law.

    • Harassment – Claims of a hostile work environment, including sexual or verbal harassment.

    • Racial Discrimination – Employment discrimination based on race, color, or national origin.

    • Retaliation – Claims that an employee was punished for engaging in protected activity (e.g., whistleblowing).

    • Wage and Hour Disputes – Disagreements over unpaid wages, missed breaks, or overtime pay.

    • Labor Disputes – Broader union or collective bargaining issues, including strikes or unfair labor practices.

    • Securities and Securities Fraud – Claims involving deceptive practices in the sale or management of investments.

    • Construction Litigation – Disputes over defects, delays, or payment in construction projects.

    • Fee Disputes Among Professionals – Conflicts over billing or compensation between lawyers, consultants, and other professionals.

    • Business Dissolution – Legal processes and disputes related to winding down a business or removing a partner.

    • Contract Disputes – A catch-all for conflicts over the formation, performance, or breach of any contract.

    • Title IX – Cases involving gender-based discrimination or misconduct in educational institutions.

Whether your case is listed here or not, I welcome the opportunity to learn more about your matter. Let’s talk about how I can assist in moving it toward resolution.