The Lathrop & Gage complex commercial litigation department has a national reputation for excellence in high-stakes, high-profile, complex business disputes.   We have trial attorneys in every office, who are regularly involved in cases in courts across the country.  The attorneys have vast experience at efficiently managing large complex cases, assessing and developing viable themes and strategies, reaching efficient resolutions, and effectively presenting cases in the courtroom when necessary.  Our experience in the courtroom and our willingness to go to court and try cases before judges and juries helps us achieve superior results for our clients, whether it be in the courtroom or in settlement.  When trial is not the goal, our attorneys also have extensive experience in alternative dispute resolution such as mediation, arbitration, and other dispute resolution techniques. 

The complex commercial litigation group employs a team approach, combining experienced trial attorneys with attorneys in other specialized practice areas, a support staff familiar with the latest case management techniques and technologies, and attorneys specializing in complex motion practice and appellate advocacy to provide a thorough analysis and presentation of the issues.   The depth and breadth of our firm practice allows us to create a team with knowledge and expertise in almost every area. 

Our attorneys work with the clients to develop an overall strategy that meets the client’s goals and business objectives.  Lathrop & Gage trial attorneys attempt to develop creative and innovative, yet practical, legal strategies to pursue the best interests for our clients.  We work with the client to assess business issues as well as practical solutions in formulating a strategy at the outset of a case.  That roadmap helps us determine an overall approach to the litigation, from which motions to file, to what positions to take on various issues, to how to effectively present the case to a judge or jury.

Lathrop & Gage also has experience coordinating and monitoring litigation on a regional basis or throughout the country to assist clients in maintaining consistent positions, themes, and strategies. 

Our involvement in recent cases includes breach of contract, fraud, collection matters, securities disputes, shareholder disputes, partnership disputes, real estate disputes, construction, toxic torts, insurance coverage, governmental and administrative disputes, sale of goods, secured transaction, consumer class actions, lender liability, regulatory agency litigation, white collar criminal and civil investigations, and shareholder derivative actions. For recent examples of our success in complex commercial litigation, visit www.beentherewonthat.com.