As leader of Snell & Wilmer LLP’s Litigation, Investigations, and Trials practice group, Matthew Lalli has nationwide experience trying complex business cases, often stepping in shortly before trial. He is well-equipped to assist in corporate and partnership control, professional liability, contracts and insurance disputes.
Commercial disputes in United States
Snell & Wilmer LLP
Principaux clients
John Prows and Joan Prows Furhiman
Cricut Inc.
Midtown Acquisitions
Powdr Corp, Copper Mt. Ski Resort
David Cumming
Highmark Corp.
Principaux dossiers
- Represented Cricut, Inc in a trial regarding overpayment and underpayment of royalty allegations by both parties.
Ray Quinney & Nebeker P.C.
Reputed for his expertise in antitrust and unfair competition, Justin T. Toth frequently handles a broad spectrum of complex disputes. He regularly assists his clients with work spanning fraud, non-compete, misuse of confidential information, and governance matters.
Dorsey & Whitney LLP
Bryon Benevento is noted for representing medical device and pharmaceutical clients in breach-of-contract and fraud claims in state and federal courts. He has strong experience handling product liability disputes and related commercial matters.
Principaux clients
Doheny-Vidovich, Meadowbrook Partners
Franklin Covey, Inc.
Principaux dossiers
- Assisted Doheny Vidovich Meadowbrook Partners to prevail after multi-week jury trial in claims for breach of contract, trespass, and nuisance.
Ballard Spahr LLP
Prepared to handle trials, appeals, and administrative proceedings, Mark R. Gaylord covers a wide array of complex civil disputes. He has notable experience in land use and construction matters, frequently assisting real estate developers and municipalities.
Principaux clients
Rimrock Construction LLC
WPR Development Company LLC
Argyle Ranch, Inc.
Solidus I, LLC
Housing Authority of Salt Lake County dba Housing Connect
Wasatch Wind Intermountain LLC
Sugarbowl Associates
Station Park CenterCal LLC
America First Credit Union
SRDV Partners LLC
Principaux dossiers
- Represented Wasatch Peaks Ranch, LLC in connection with four separate matters, including a citizen referendum dispute involving the development of a 12,500-acre private ski resort.
- Advising Rimrock Construction in relation to a dispute arising out of the construction of a $25m student housing project, with claims in excess of $6.5m.
Snell & Wilmer LLP
Mark O. Morris specializes in employment-related and trade secret disputes, including noncompete and confidentiality issues. Morris has notable experience advising owners, contractors and developers in construction litigation.
Ray Quinney & Nebeker P.C.
Jeffrey W. Shields advises on a wide range of disputes tied to complex bankruptcy and receivership processes, including trustee and receiver-led claims. He is a key contact for officer and director liability cases and often handles insurance and real estate matters.
Parr Brown Gee & Loveless P.C.
With a broad civil litigation practice, Stephen E.W. Hale is highly regarded for his work on construction and insurance coverage disputes. His clients include commercial and residential developers, manufacturers and lenders. He also assists with more general contract disputes.
Ray Quinney & Nebeker P.C.
Kristy M. Larsen is regularly instructed by manufacturers, distributors, insurers, and Fortune 500 companies to assist with product liability and commercial litigation. She is well-equipped to handle complex commercial coverage disputes.
Dorsey & Whitney LLP
Chris Martinez advises businesses on breach-of-contract claims and insurance coverage disputes. He has notable experience representing owners and executives in contractual disputes, particularly those which relate to non-competition.
Principaux clients
Ford Motor Company
Nature’s Sunshine Products, Inc.
LifeStance Health, Inc.
Vacasa, LLC
Franklin Covey, Inc.
Doheny Vidovich Meadowbrook Partners
Exeter Property Group
Golden Eagle Two LLC
University of Utah
Principaux dossiers
- Assisted Doheny Vidovich Meadowbrook Partners to prevail after multi-week jury trial in claims for breach of contract, trespass, and nuisance.
- Defended Exeter 6582 South Airport, LLC against claims of former tenant for breach of contract/fraud, rescission, and breach of covenant of good faith and fair dealing, obtaining a dismissal or summary judgment of all of plaintiff’s claims.
Holland & Hart LLP
Eric Maxfield is well-placed to assist startups, private and Fortune 500 companies with a wide range of complex, high-stakes disputes, particularly in the technology sector. He regularly handles breach-of-contract matters.
Ballard Spahr LLP
Melanie J. Vartabedian is a go-to for financial services, real estate and securities disputes. She has experience appearing for developers and companies in state and federal courts nationwide.