Commercial Litigation

We strive to win.  

Crotty & Schiltz's attorneys have extensive experience resolving business disputes.  We are especially proud of our trial capabilities and our record of winning cases.  Our trial skills strengthen our client’s position even if a case ultimately settles.    

We represent companies and individuals in state and federal court.  We handle a variety of general business and commercial litigation including:
  • Breach of contract;
  • Breach of fiduciary duty;
  • Business defamation and commercial disparagement;
  • Conversion;
  • Deceptive trade practices and false or misleading advertising;
  • Disputes arising out of agreements for the purchase and sale of businesses;
  • Disputes concerning distributorship and franchise agreements;
  • Employment litigation, such as executive compensation, employment discrimination, wrongful discharge, and breach of employment agreements;
  • Fraud and negligent misrepresentation;
  • Fraudulent transfer;
  • Interference with contract and prospective economic advantage;
  • Insurance disputes; 
  • Lanham Act claims;
  • Misappropriation of trade secrets;
  • Officer & director liability;
  • Professional liability (legal and accountant); 
  • Shareholder disputes;
  • Tortious interference; 
  • Trademark & trade dress claims; 
  • Unfair competition; and 
  • ​Violation of state franchise relationship laws. 

One of our firm’s strengths is excellent brief writing before, during, and after trial, and we pride ourselves on distilling complex legal issues in a manner courts can easily and quickly understand.  We also aggressively depose witnesses and argue dispositive motions.  The firm's team approach to litigation assures dedicated and thorough representation for its clients through all stages of the litigation.  

Our attorneys understand our clients’ business and strategic objectives and that informs how we handle disputes.  We know how to minimize surprises, in both results and litigation expenses, and settle cases creatively with outcomes tailored to our clients' business needs.
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Contacts

Sean B. Crotty
(312) 606-8626
[email protected]
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