Listed in Alabama Super Lawyers, Business Litigation, 2014-2015
Listed in The Best Lawyers in America® Commercial Litigation, 2015-2024 Insurance Law, 2019-2024 Litigation – Environmental, 2016-2024 Personal Injury Litigation – Defendants, 2019-2024 Product Liability Litigation – Defendants, 2022-2024 Listed in Mid-South Super Lawyers Business Litigation, 2016-2023 Listed in Alabama Super Lawyers, Business Litigation, 2014-2015 Representation of textile manufacturer in asserting antitrust claims arising out of customer allocation and price fixing in the polyester staple fiber industry. Defended several cases alleging below-market pricing of motor fuels and resulting violations of the Alabama Motor Fuel Marketing Act. Represented automobile dealer pursuing claims under the Alabama Motor Vehicle Franchise Act against manufacturer, which placed an additional dealer in client’s market area. Defended a truck manufacturer in litigation brought by an automobile dealer pursuant to the Alabama Motor Vehicle Franchise Act and various tort theories. Defended claims of “price gouging” of commodity product in the wake of natural disasters and also provided proactive advice on compliance with the Alabama Unconscionable Pricing Act and similar legislation in other states. Defended automotive parts company in commercial dispute regarding quality of products purchased from supplier and prosecuted related counterclaims. Defended of warranty and contract claims brought by boat manufacturer against its supplier alleging defects in the vinyl installed in approximately 50 luxury boats. Pre-litigation defense of warranty and contract claims asserted against manufacturer of transmission structures and brought by major electric utility company. Defense of pre-litigation claims against supply company and its employees alleging breach of non-competition agreements and theft of trade secrets. Represented manufacturer in case against former employee to enforce non-solicitation and non-competition contract provisions. Defense, coordination and monitoring of all claims and litigation in a multi-state region for a plumbing supply distributor serving as primary contact with insurers and defense counsel. Representation of manufacturing and design entity in pursuing litigated claim to obtain insurance coverage from its professional liability insurer.
