Business and Commercial Litigation

MWH has a strong record of vigorous and successful representation of Fortune 500® corporations, educational and financial institutions, privately held companies, and government entities. We leverage the diverse backgrounds of our attorneys, many of whom come from governmental roles and in-house corporate counsel positions, to provide comprehensive legal counsel and dispute resolution strategies tailored to the unique needs and challenges of our clients.

Our attorneys regularly handle high-stakes disputes, aiming to settle issues outside of the courtroom, because it can be complex and costly if a claim goes to trial. Our dynamic team approach is time- and cost-effective, and we approach each case with an unwavering dedication to achieving the best possible outcomes for our clients.

Scope of Services

• Business Torts
  • Fraud and consumer fraud, tortious interference, misrepresentation, trade secret misappropriation, defamation
• Class Action Lawsuits
• Contract Disputes
• Joint Venture Disputes
• Insolvency and Restructuring Matters
• Insurance Disputes

Recent Representative Matters

• Managed negotiations involving local brewery related to buyout of deceased member’s interest. Obtained favorable outcome for client prior to litigation.
• Handled commercial litigation involving dissolution of a sprint car racing team conglomerate, including multiple limited liability companies. Litigation involved complex asset structure based on extensive inventory and poor recordkeeping. Matter also involved use of court-appointed receiver. Responsibilities included representation of client at hearings and significant motion practice.
• Obtained foreclosures in contested foreclosure litigation matters for a Fortune 25® financial services company through negotiated settlements and judgments at trial.
• Represented Fortune 100® financial institutions in various consumer class actions in state and federal courts brought under consumer fraud loan statutes relating to mortgage assignments, transfers, and state recording taxes.
• Represented major financial services firm in pursuing breach of contract claim against borrower in connection with credit facility.
• Advised national fast-food chain on potential litigation against landlord for breach of contract in cost of maintenance.
• Represented Fortune 500® financial institution and its subsidiaries in litigation brought under Fair Credit Reporting Act. Issues involved consumer mortgages, credit cards, and student loans regulated under various federal and state debt collection statutes.
• Represented major telecommunications firm in complex commercial dispute with co-investor.