Practice Areas

Six specialized litigation practices, each staffed by seasoned trial attorneys who deliver results.

Commercial Litigation

We represent businesses and individuals in high-stakes commercial disputes including breach of contract, fraud, business torts, and partnership dissolution.

Notable Outcomes

  • $48M breach of contract recovery
  • Complete dismissal of $120M fraud claim
  • Favorable arbitration in international trade dispute

Led by Senior Partner James Blackwell (28 yrs)

Employment Law

Comprehensive employment litigation covering wrongful termination, workplace discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and non-compete enforcement.

Notable Outcomes

  • Class settlement of $22M in wage dispute
  • Precedent-setting discrimination verdict
  • Non-compete injunction protecting $80M trade secrets

Led by Partner Catherine Reeves (19 yrs)

Class Action Representation

Leading multi-district litigation and class actions against corporations for consumer fraud, securities violations, product liability, and environmental harm.

Notable Outcomes

  • $340M consumer fraud settlement
  • National class certification in product liability
  • SEC enforcement action defense — charges dropped

Led by Senior Partner Robert Tanaka (24 yrs)

Corporate Defense

Defending organizations against government investigations, regulatory enforcement, compliance failures, and internal corporate disputes.

Notable Outcomes

  • DOJ investigation resolved with no charges
  • SEC compliance audit cleared in 90 days
  • $200M shareholder derivative suit dismissed

Led by Partner Diana Frost (22 yrs)

Intellectual Property Litigation

Aggressive protection of patents, trademarks, copyrights, and trade secrets through federal litigation and PTAB proceedings.

Notable Outcomes

  • Patent infringement verdict awarding $67M
  • Trademark dilution injunction in 14 days
  • Trade secret theft — full damages + attorneys fees

Led by Partner Michael Vance (16 yrs)

Real Estate & Construction

Resolving complex property disputes including title conflicts, zoning challenges, construction defects, lease disputes, and eminent domain.

Notable Outcomes

  • $18M construction defect recovery
  • Zoning reversal for 200-acre development
  • Lease dispute arbitration — full rent recovery

Led by Partner Alicia Torres (14 yrs)

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