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Commercial litigation practice focused on banking, lending distribution, franchise and dealer disputes, environmental, real estate, intellectual property (patents, trademarks and copyrights). Significant experience representing banks, mortgage companies, real estate developers, motor vehicle manufacturers, franchisors, sporting goods manufacturers and manufacturers. Previous practice lead for Franchise & Distribution Law litigation group.• Extensive and successful trial experience as first and second chair (17 trials) before federal courts, state courts, and administrative agencies. • Counsel clients on laws and regulations impacting business plans and initiatives.• Assist clients in compliance with industry-specific laws and regulations.• Draft commercial agreements including distribution, confidentiality and complex settlement agreements.• Apply practical, business-oriented litigation style to resolve business issues and disputes efficiently. • Conduct complex analysis and investigation prior to filing of lawsuits or assertion of other claims.• Advocate for clients in hundreds of hearings and depositions. • Analyze laws affecting automobile, truck, bus and RV manufacturers. • Manage cross-disciplinary teams in large e-discovery projects. • Mentor associates and assist in development to partner status.• Pro bono committee member and Pro Bono Partner of the Year in 2018.• Best Lawyers in America for Franchise Law (2018-2021)

Listed skills include Litigation, Civil Litigation, Commercial Litigation, Trade Secrets, and 15 others.