Business Litigation

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Johnson & Bell's Business Litigation team has a winning track record, helping it attract clients ranging from individuals and small businesses, to Fortune 500 companies and government entities. Our trial attorneys have handled an array of commercial disputes, and represent clients before state and federal courts, as well as administrative agencies and arbitration panels.

Successfully litigated cases include:

Contract disputes
Trade secret disputes
Intellectual property infringement
Violations of restrictive covenants

RICO claims
Consumer fraud claims
Class action claims
Director and officer liability claims

Other services and client counseling available regarding:

The formation, maintenance and dissolution of any business enterprise
Wealth management and estate planning issues

Client Results

Sedia Secures Dismissal of Commercial Dispute Under Indiana’s Forum Non Conveniens Provision In Bankruptcy Court, Jalalpour Ends Plaintiff’s Blatant Abuse of Judicial System to Avoid Paying $5M to Former Spouse UCC Breach of Warranty/Ritz Cracker Product Recall In Boat Dispute, Ellenbecker Torpedoes Plaintiff’s $800K Demand Gloor, Vickrey Secure Win in Breach of Contract, Fraud Case Hearn Secures TRO In Michigan Contract Dispute Marconi, Malarkey Complete TIC Transaction that Exceeds $85M in Value Heated Legal Malpractice Dispute Extinguished by Appellate Ruling Chicago Law Firm, Partner Cleared in Dispute Over $5.75M Investment Scam Credit Union Website Target of ADA Lawsuit, But Appellate Court Says Plaintiff Case Lacks Standing Marconi, Malarkey Close Contentious Real Estate Transaction at Nearly Triple the Initial Valuation Serial Litigant Fails Again in Legal Malpractice Lawsuit Pioli, Jalalpour Secure Defense Verdict in Favor of Deceased Attorney Hearn Keeps Auto Racing on Track at Kosciusko County Fairgrounds Marconi, Pioli and Jalalpour Obtain Summary Judgment in $19M Legal Malpractice Case Spitzzeri Obtains Dismissal of Passenger's Claims in Airline Dispute Marconi, Pioli and Ryndak Secure Defense Verdict in $4M Patent Infringement and Trade Secret Case Appellate Court Reverses Summary Judgment Ruling Against Plaid Paisley Enterprises in Contribution, Breach of Contract Case Marconi, Ryndak Defeat $1.7M Finder's Fee Claim Hearn Secures Positive Outcome in Trucking Accident - Plaintiff sought $1.75M Marconi and Pioli Successfully Represent Real Estate Lawyers in Malpractice Action Appellate Court Affirms Summary Judgment Against “Virtual Physical Contact” Assertion Marconi Earns Directed Verdict in Legal Malpractice Lawsuit Shareholder Derivative Action Marconi and Pioli Receive Favorable Defense Verdict in Breach of Contract Case Seeking $2.5 Million Marconi Obtains $1.5 Million Settlement Against Big Five Accounting Firm Bell Receives Not Guilty Verdict For Commonwealth Edison Bell Prevails in Direct Participation Claim Against Parent Corporations Appellate Court Clarifies and Affirms Economic Loss Doctrine in Dismissal of Tort Claims Trade Secrets Dispute Appellate Court Affirms “Not Guilty” Verdict in $19M Legal Malpractice Case Citizens Financial Services, FSB v. Richmond, No. 1-05-1694 (1st Dist. 2008) Forest Group, Inc. v. Forest Partners II, L.P,No. 1-03-3619 (1st Dist. 2007) Intellectual Property Dispute Unfair Competition and Trademark Infringement Dispute

Notable Cases

UCC Breach of Warranty/Ritz Cracker Product Recall Chicago Law Firm, Partner Cleared in Dispute Over $5.75M Investment Scam Marconi, Pioli and Ryndak Secure Defense Verdict in $4M Patent Infringement and Trade Secret Case

Publications

Trademarks / Trade Dress in the Seventh Circuit Rapid Response to Data Breach Required to Avoid Liability Hacker Prevention: Keeping Client-Sensitive Electronic Information Confidential Illinois Appellate Court Confirms Lender's Remedies in Mortgage Foreclosure Action Illinois' Limited Liability is... Unlimited Are Plaintiff's Class Action Lawyers Already Setting Up Shop For Violations of New CFPB Rules? Email Communications Between Attorney and Employee on Employer-Issued Computer Using Personal Web-Based Account Are Privileged

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