Litigation
Litigation is any dispute, or lawsuit, that is heard by a court of law. Business attorneys makes it a top priority to help you avoid litigation – by being proactive as much as possible and, if litigation is unavoidable, by posturing to be in as good and secure a position as possible under the circumstances – and we will be there for you if litigation does become necessary to either defend your company in a lawsuit or to file suit to protect the legal rights of your company.
Litigation Experience
We have years of practical experience addressing the litigation needs of clients, whether individuals or businesses, in a broad range of industries. Cases which have successfully resolved include disputes involving shareholder/member issues, easement restrictions, subdivision associations, condominium associations and road associations matters, breach of contract, real estate contract matters, franchise disputes, property tax disputes and more. We have years of experience dealing with non-competition agreements, non-solicitation agreements and other employer/employee contract disputes.
While litigation should be avoided whenever possible, as there is never certainty of outcome, if a situation does present itself which requires representation either as a plaintiff or defendant, know that we focus on trying to resolve the matter expeditiously and economically.
We are comfortable in handling complex litigation matters in federal court. Our skill set also includes appellate representation before the highest state and federal courts.
This is a sampling of the litigation services available to individuals and businesses:
- Breach of Contract
- Collections
- Easement Enforcements
- Employment Law
- Franchise Disputes
- Insurance Coverage
- Insurance Subrogation
- Mediation
- Non-Competition Covenants
- Non-Solicitation Agreements
- Property Tax Disputes
- Qui Tam Lawsuits
- Quiet Title Actions
- Real Estate Contracts
- Shareholder/Member Disputes
- Specific Performance Suits
- Temporary Restraining Orders
Litigation Articles
Punitive Damages: Are You Kidding Me?
Punitive damages, while somewhat controversial, have been a well-established part of civil law in the United States since the mid-1800s. Punitive damages are best defined as monetary compensation awarded to an injured party that goes beyond those damages which are...
Do an Employee’s Privacy Rights Extend to Company-Owned Communication Devices? The Answer May Surprise You.
The question is simple: does an employer have a right to monitor and store an employee's personal communications on a company-owned communication devise (i.e., PDA, laptop, cellphone, etc.)? Recent federal decisions suggest the answer is "yes" so long as (1) the...
Appeals Court Says Nurse Entitled to Jury trial for FMLA Claim
The Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals, which includes Missouri in its jurisdiction, has ruled that a jury could conclude that a nurse satisfied the Family Medical Leave Act's notice requirement by providing notice of her need for medical leave "as soon as was...
SPECIAL E-LAWLINES ARTICLE: INFORMATION WHICH COULD IMPACT THE IMPARTIALITY OF JUDGES IN MISSOURI
Changes to the Missouri Non-Partisan Court Plan Are Headed to the Ballot On November 6, 2012, Missouri voters will decide whether to approve or strike down proposed Amendment 3 to the Missouri Constitution. If approved, Amendment 3 would have the effect of eliminating...
