Complex Business & Commercial Litigation
Business and commercial litigation involves lawsuits in
which there is economic damage rather than a personal physical injury. Gray,
Ritter & Graham has extensive experience representing individuals and
organizations in business disputes and complex commercial litigation. From a
contract dispute to cases involving challenging questions of law, GRG attorneys
are prepared to assist clients in finding a resolution to their business
problems.
We understand that litigation can be time consuming and
emotionally draining. Whether the issue is resolved through negotiation,
mediation or arbitration, or if a trial is necessary, GRG attorneys, using our
unique team approach, work closely with our clients to determine the most
appropriate course of action for each unique set of circumstances. GRG has
developed a relationship with highly qualified accountants, economists, industry
specialists, and other recognized experts necessary to evaluate, prepare and
pursue business related claims.
The firm's business litigation lawyers have provided
representation for:
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Banks in insurance coverage litigation and other
commercial disputes
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Shareholders in securities and derivative actions
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Individuals in claims against banks and other financial
institutions
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Company executives in employment related disputes
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Farmers in suits against manufacturers and sellers of
defective seeds and herbicides and in actions against the federal government
involving farm program payments
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Small and large businesses in complex commercial
disputes
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Cities, school districts and other public entities in
actions against providers of products and services
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Businesses and consumers in antitrust actions
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And many other types of commercial disputes.
Clients regularly turn to us when the survival of their business at risk. Three of Gray, Ritter & Graham's ten
attorneys have been named as among the
in the area of Commercial Litigation. President of the firm,
Maurice Graham, has also been recognized as one
of twelve attorneys in Missouri to receive the "Bet-the-Company Litigation"
designation from Best Lawyers. Our firm size allows us to provide personal care
and attention to our clients while our expertise in business and commercial
litigation matters challenges the skills of larger competitors.
Commercial and Business Litigation cases are complex by
nature. With our extensive experience with the myriad of relevant federal and
state statutes and our successes in the court room, GRG will guide your case
through the process. Contact our office to find out how the business and
commercial litigation attorneys at Gray, Ritter & Graham can assist you.
Representative Cases
We treat the cases handled by GRG for our clients as
confidential, both as to the identity of our clients and the settlements or
verdicts achieved on their behalf. For this reason we have omitted client and
case names in our description of representative cases successfully handled by
GRG except when the case has received widespread publicity in the media. Please
click on the case description for more news about those cases which are marked
with a **.
We caution viewers that past results reported on this Web site afford no guarantee of future results. Every case is different and must be judged on its own merits.
**Information gathered from more than 50,000 pieces of e-mail proved to be the
power behind a $1.6 million breach of contract settlement involving two
electricity-generating units built and installed by Wartsila North America,
Inc., and operated by the city of Kennett, Mo.
Obtained Federal Court judgment for widow on $3,000,000
life insurance policy where husband's death was alleged to have been result
of occupational disease. Case settled through mediation during appeal.
**Bank settles Vexatious Refusal to pay suit against
insurance company for $1,750,000.
$715,000 settlement for school district in
construction litigation over defective construction of a high school roof.
**Claim for property owners whose land was contaminated by
leaching of fuel products.
$3 million dollar verdict in Jefferson County for
damages sustained by a family operating a pay-to-fish business when highway
construction resulted in mud and debris contaminating their ponds.
Represented former president of securities firm who was
terminated. Claim was that termination violated his employment agreement.
Prevailed at arbitration and on appeal Arbitrator's award was affirmed.
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