Business Litigation

Figliulo & Silverman, with its extensive experience in all facets of commercial litigation, has won important victories for its clients. In a broad range of matters, the firm has skillfully represented businesses and individuals in trials, arbitrations and mediations concerning complex business disputes.

The business litigation handled by Figliulo & Silverman covers all types of commercial disputes, including partnership and corporate disputes, securities litigation, class actions, bankruptcy, and employment litigation. The following is a representative sample of recent matters handled by the firm:

:: The defense of a Big Four accounting firm in various matters, including defense of lawsuits alleging securities fraud and defense of lawsuits commenced by bankruptcy trustees alleging breach of contract and accounting malpractice.

:: The dismissal of a legal malpractice action against a major Chicago law firm by showing in a motion for summary judgment that the plaintiff’s claim was barred by a prior indemnification agreement.

:: The successful representation of the owners of a prestigious Michigan Avenue property in the multi-million dollar arbitration to determine the value of the property and rent to be paid by the hotel operated on the site.

:: The representation of a medical care provider in a trial involving allegations of malpractice, resulting in a jury verdict of no liability against the provider.

:: The representation of a company against former employees who breached their fiduciary duties by soliciting customers on behalf of a competitive business, which included successfully obtaining a preliminary injunction and a finding of contempt against the former employees.

:: The representation of a major company as a claimant in a multi-million dollar fraud and breach of contract lawsuit.

:: The continuing defense of a national healthcare management services firm in class actions alleging breach of contract and consumer fraud in Madison County, Illinois.

In every business dispute handled by Figliulo & Silverman, the client’s case is zealously advocated in order to realize the desired result.

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