Practice Contacts
Attorneys
- Glen Amundsen
- Molly Arranz
- Ronald Balfour
- Patrick Bousquet
- Gene Brockland
- Joe Carlasare
- Alan Farkas
- Max Goodman
- Matthew Horn
- Kate Long
- Mghnon Martin
- Debra Mastrian
- Zachary McMichael
- Christopher Miller
- John Ochoa
- Ruth Robinson
- Eric Samore
- James Sanders
- Larry Schechtman
- Camille Todd
- Joe Trevino
- Brian Wacker
- Erin Walsh
- Danessa Watkins
- Mary Hamilton Watts
- Justin Welply
- Gary Zhao
- Yuan Zhou
Our attorneys have a broad range of experience in handling complex commercial disputes and representation of public and private companies in contract disputes, business torts, risk assessment, litigation avoidance. Our diverse corporate clients include national and international corporations, as well as local and regional businesses across a wide range of industries and sizes. Our litigators handle the following:
- Contract disputes
- Tortious interference with contracts or business relationships
- Shareholder and partnership disputes
- Breach of fiduciary duty cases
- Disputes over corporate management and control
- Business dissolutions
- Employment disputes
- Disputes over non-compete agreements
- Licensing
- Intellectual Property
We understand that any litigation matter can have a serious impact on our clients and their business. With that, we are committed to developing solutions to help our clients solve their toughest problems, and we approach each new challenge as an urgent business matter to be resolved expeditiously and cost-effectively. We work closely with our clients to develop and implement strategic solutions to meet goals and control costs.
Utilizing the latest technology, we are equipped to organize and manage large document intensive cases and conduct innovative courtroom presentations. Our experience includes not only extensive trial and appellate work, but creative resolution of commercial disputes through alternative dispute mechanisms. However, when trial is unavoidable, our attorneys bring exceptional experience and skill to the court room as well as an impressive record of success.
Recognitions
U.S. News – Best Lawyers "Best Law Firms" – Commercial Litigation - National Tier 2
U.S. News – Best Lawyers "Best Law Firms" – Commercial Litigation – Tier 1 – Chicago Metropolitan Area
U.S. News – Best Lawyers "Best Law Firms" – Commercial Litigation – Tier 1 – Indianapolis Metropolitan Area
News & Press Releases
- February 24, 2020
- January 13, 2020
- SmithAmundsen, November 13, 2019
- SmithAmundsen, November 11, 2019
- November 1, 2019
- August 15, 2019
- Law360, May 28, 2019
- February 26, 2019
- January 31, 2019
- January 24, 2019
- Legal Executive Institute of Thomson Reuters, November 29, 2018
- SmithAmundsen, November 2018
- November 13, 2018
- November 1, 2018
- Crain's Chicago Business, October 25, 2018
- October 4, 2018
- August 15, 2018
- Chicago Lawyer Magazine, August 2018
- Buldings Smarter Facility Management , July 19, 2018
- Law360, May 28, 2018
- March 15, 2018
- SmithAmundsen, February 20, 2018
- November 21, 2017
- SmithAmundsen, November 14, 2017
- November 1, 2017
- October 27, 2017
- The Indiana Lawyer, September 20, 2017
- Crain's Chicago Business, September 15, 2017
- August 15, 2017
- Equality Illinois, August 1, 2017
- National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO), February 24, 2017
- Chicago Daily Law Bulletin, February 22, 2017
- SmithAmundsen, February 2017
- Indiana Lawyer, February 8, 2017
- January 31, 2017
- SmithAmundsen, January 26, 2017
- SmithAmundsen, January 13, 2017
- November 14, 2016
- National Asian Pacific American Bar Association, November 5, 2016
- SmithAmundsen, November 3, 2016
- RedEye Chicago, October 8, 2016
- September 20, 2016
- Crain's Chicago Business, September 10, 2016
- August 15, 2016
- The American Lawyer, August 2016
- Equality Illinois, July 8, 2016
- May 13, 2016
- Above the Law, April 18, 2016
- Above the Law, April 13, 2016
- April 7, 2016
- 5 SmithAmundsen Attorneys Included on 2016 Indiana Super Lawyers and 2016 Indiana Rising Stars ListsSmithAmundsen, February 12, 2016
- Missouri Lawyers Weekly, January 29, 2016
Alerts
- May 21, 2020
- April 28, 2020
- July 31, 2019
- August 21, 2018
- March 21, 2018
- February 13, 2018
- November 29, 2017
- November 6, 2017
- October 2, 2017
- September 1, 2017
- May 24, 2017
- May 1, 2017
- February 27, 2017
- February 22, 2017
- February 16, 2017
- February 1, 2017
Publications
- The Circuit Rider, April 2018
- The Construction Claims Magazine, October 27, 2017
- The Indiana Lawyer, September 20, 2017
- The Voice, DRI's weekly e-newsletter, September 20, 2017
Presentations & Events
- National Business Institute; National Video Webcast, February 12, 2019
- Triad Bank; St. Louis, MO, June 6, 2018
- The Claims Association of Greater Chicago Spring Seminar; Oakbrook, IL, April 26, 2018
- Illinois Chamber of Commerce; Webinar, November 14, 2017
- National Business Institute; Seminar; St. Louis, June 2017
- National Business Institute; National Video Webcast, May 10, 2017
- Kane County Bar Association, Seminar; Geneva, IL, March 15, 2017
- Kane County Bar Association; St. Charles, IL, February 9, 2017
- SmithAmundsen, Taiwanese American Professionals, Seminar; Chicago, IL, November 17, 2016
- Asian American Bar Association, Seminar, Chicago, IL, September 10, 2016
