SLG knows that creative litigation strategies produce cost effective results. This involves working with our business clients to determine their objectives and cost constraints, then collaboratively developing a strategy likely to reach the goal within the limitations that have been identified.

SLG's thorough preparation and aggressive motion and discovery work provides the leverage to obtain early resolution through negotiation or mediation. Our reputation for excellence and track record litigating high-stakes cases assures those settlements are negotiated from a position of strength.

SLG combines small firm efficiency with the experience of its attorneys and staff in a wide range of business disputes, including:

Trade secret disputes
Unfair competition
Insurance coverage and indemnification
Enforcement of letters of intent
Post-sale valuations
Minority shareholder rights
Distributor and Dealership Contracts

Representative Cases:

Michael Grassmueck, Federal Equity Receiver v. Dwayne Barnett et al. (W.D. Wash.). Defense of consultant and alleged outside director in receivership litigation re breach of oversight duties.

Wheeler v. Sears, Roebuck & Co. (Madison County, Ill. Cir. Ct.); Twigg v. Sears, Roebuck & Co. (E.D. Fla.). Defense of Sears in nationwide consumer class actions arising from sales of tire balancing services.

Bittner v. Bashore et al.; Almen v. Bashore et al. (Orange County Superior Court). Representation of 50 individual investors in consolidated action against bank and bank directors involving claims of conspiracy, aiding and abetting fraud, and consumer fraud arising from sale of real estate investment partnerships.

All cases Alan Sparer lead counsel.