Commercial disputes in United States

Snell & Wilmer LLP

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.

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.