Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
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Commercial Litigation
Osborn Maledon's commercial litigation attorneys are extremely experienced in handling particularly complex litigation on a broad range of matters, including class actions and multi-district litigation, and in cases alleging securities and antitrust violations, misuse of intellectual property, consumer fraud and product liability. We also work extensively with educational institutions and government entities in litigation and regulatory matters. In addition, our appellate lawyers represent clients before the Arizona Court of Appeals, the Arizona Supreme Court, and the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals and have been recognized as leaders among the appellate bar.
For example, we have successfully:
- Defeated in arbitration a multi-million dollar claim by a supplier against a Fortune 50 manufacturer
- Represented a pharmaceutical company in a multi-million dollar dispute with a manufacturer of its products
- Represented a publicly traded bioscience company in a dispute arising under a stock purchase agreement
- Represented several large real estate developers in disputes relating to contract terms or other contractual interpretation issues
- Represented numerous large insurance companies in coverage disputes, including bad faith litigation
- Represented a national sports organization in several complicated endorsement contract disputes and other complex litigation matters
- Represented a multi-national company in connection with litigation related to the sale of a business
Chambers Review
Osborn Maledon houses a top-notch team which offers a full-service commercial litigation practice. It has extensive experience covering a range of matters including class actions, securities, antitrust disputes and various other complex business mandates. Furthermore, the firm is noted for its first-rate government investigations and white-collar crime practice.
Work Highlights
- Osborn Maledon represented Apollo Group and its officers and directors in various securities class action lawsuits filed in the United States District Court for the District of Arizona.
Strengths
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"Osborne Maledon's analytical and strategic skills are superb. They are also excellent at communicating."
"Their critical thinking and legal work are top notch, particularly in relation to complex and sophisticated matters."
"Osborn Maledon is a go-to firm for matters that require creative and strategic thinking as well as solid litigation, advice or transactional skills."
"Osborne Maledon's analytical and strategic skills are superb. They are also excellent at communicating."
"Their critical thinking and legal work are top notch, particularly in relation to complex and sophisticated matters."
"Osborn Maledon is a go-to firm for matters that require creative and strategic thinking as well as solid litigation, advice or transactional skills."
Notable Practitioners
Thomas Hudson has a wealth of experience advising clients on complex state and federal appeals. His wide-ranging practice includes disputes involving state constitutional issues, labor and employment work and bankruptcy appeals, among others.
William Maledon comes highly recommended for his strength across a range of civil disputes, including antitrust and matters involving constitutional and statutory laws. His practice includes defending against large-scale class and collective actions.
"Bill's advice is always tailored to the business needs of the client and he is unflinchingly straight with the strengths and weaknesses of cases."
"He is a wise attorney who gives wise counsel."
David Rosenbaum comes recommended for his extensive commercial litigation practice. His caseload includes complex securities, IP and antitrust disputes, acting for an impressive roster of blue-chip clients.
"David's wealth of knowledge and judgment make him a trusted adviser on a broad range of topics."
"He is an excellent lawyer. He presents well in court and on paper and is very well respected in the legal community."
"David is knowledgeable, practical, responsive and on top of the issues."
Former Arizona Solicitor General Mary O'Grady has a particularly strong profile for her handling of public law disputes. Her practice also includes significant expertise in state constitutional law and appeals arising out of commercial litigation.
"Mary has a great wealth of knowledge and understanding of how to form arguments and positions. She is approachable and very well regarded."
"She is a trusted and skilled litigator who we rely on for matters that are legally and factually complex."
"Mary is an excellent lawyer - very active in the community and extremely knowledgeable in many areas of law."
Timothy Eckstein is much admired for his expert handling of white-collar criminal defense cases and external investigations. He assists healthcare clients as well as ones active in the public arena.
"Tim is careful, bright, intuitive in his thinking, intelligent and loved by clients."
"Tim's oral advocacy is persuasive and his brief writing is excellent. He is very smart and prepared. He has a good demeanor in court and the ability to think on his feet."
Eric Fraser's appellate practice includes notable strength in constitutional challenges, as well as liability matters and theft of trade secrets. His experience includes arguing cases before the Ninth Circuit and Arizona Supreme Court and his practice is based in Phoenix.
"Eric is an outstanding litigator and appellate attorney. His skills are particularly apparent in complex appellate work."
"He is incredibly intellectual and thoroughly understands issues."
"We could not ask for more educated, focused counsel."
Joseph Roth acts on both government investigations and appellate proceedings, drawing on broad criminal defense and civil litigation experience. He is active on matters relating to the Consumer Fraud Act as well as antitrust issues.
"Joe is an outstanding litigator and appellate attorney. His ability to work through multijurisdictional matters and serve as lead counsel is excellent."
"He is very smart, practical, knowledgeable and responsive. He is an excellent appellate lawyer."
"Joe is very experienced. He knows the state, judges and other attorneys. He digs deep in order to understand things from our perspective and is a great team player."
Colin Campbell is recognized for his handling of commercial litigation, arbitration and mediation. He is further noted for the experience he brings to bear as a former presiding judge of the Maricopa County Superior Court.
"Colin is a very capable attorney who brings a strategic awareness to handling litigation matters."
"He is an exceptional cross-examiner and legal mind."
Geoffrey Sturr is especially noted for his experience in representing lawyers in cases of legal malpractice, in addition to broader professional liability disputes and external investigations. He operates from Phoenix.
"He is exceptionally bright."
"We are very pleased with Geoff's strategic approach to obtaining great results."
Lynne Adams has a wide-ranging commercial litigation practice, with particular expertise in representing educational institutions in various legal disputes. Her practice is based in Phoenix.
"Lynne is a go-to lawyer for complex matters."
Ranked Lawyers at
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Members
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David Garner
Grace Rebling
Jeffrey Molinar
Joseph Roth
Kristin Windtberg
Lynne Adams
Mary O'Grady
Meghan Grabel
Scott Rodgers