Obtained summary judgment in arbitration in favor of medical device manufacturer dismissing former independent sales representative’s claim under the Minnesota Termination of Sales Representative Act using a novel defense
Successfully resolved commission dispute between medical device manufacturer and terminated sales representative
Represented a small medical device manufacturer in patent license dispute with a larger competitor
Won a hotly contested forum fight for a class-one railroad embroiled in a dispute with a major customer over unpaid rail charges and claims regarding shipping delays
Represented a family business in an international business dispute spanning four continents and involving claims of conversion and fraud
Leveraged a favorable settlement on behalf of North American manufacturer by forcing its former supplier in China to pursue its claims for wrongful termination in federal court rather than in arbitration
Defended a variety of manufacturers and employers against asbestos torts
Successfully replevined construction equipment from defaulting contractor
Obtained a $1.8 million judgment on behalf of a domestic manufacturer against a Spanish distributor for breach of contract
Secured dismissal of product liability claims based on federal preemption on behalf of a medical device manufacturer
Obtained summary judgment in state court dismissing a misappropriation of trade secrets claim against a Fortune 1000 technology company
Defended consumer class actions involving the mortgage industry in state and federal courts in Minnesota, Louisiana and Michigan
Secured an order dismissing FDCPA and unjust enrichment claims before class certification against a national mortgage servicer
Represented a Fortune 500 national bank in a class action alleging excessive attorneys’ fees in residential mortgage
Argued a case to the Minnesota Court of Appeals establishing that the standard of proof required to obtain an order for protection from domestic abuse is “preponderance of the evidence,” not clear and convincing evidence
Provided pro bono representation to Minnesotans seeking criminal expungement to secure more favorable housing and employment
Secured orders for protection against pro bono clients who were victims of domestic abuse
