Steven F. Griffith Jr.

Engaged by a sitting judge and his former law partner to pursue a fee dispute against an attorney formerly associated with the firm, who took cases from the firm following his departure. Following an eight-day trial, obtained judgment in excess of $1.1 million (the full demand) in favor of our clients, which was more than four times the pre-trial offer of settlement from the defendant. (Read more.)

After trial, obtained dismissal of a bankruptcy filed by a General Partner attempting to gain leverage in buy-out negotiations with the manager of Limited Partner interests in a portfolio of low-income housing tax credit partnerships valued at more than $100 million. (Read more.)

Served as trial counsel defending a bad faith breach of contract claim seeking in excess of $4 million in damages and penalties. Obtained a defense verdict in favor of the client and an award against the plaintiff for damages.

Trial counsel in various engagements across the country regarding multi-million dollar partnership disputes alleging breach of contract, breach of fiduciary duty, fraud and similar theories of recovery.

Defended a RICO claim and related business torts seeking in excess of $200 million in damages; based on motion practice, and in exchange for withdrawing pending sanctions motions against the plaintiff, client was voluntarily dismissed from the suit without payment of money.

Defended an international contractor in primary and copycat matters alleging nationwide FLSA and state law class action claims, resulting in the client incurring no out-of-pocket settlement contribution or attorneys' fees.

Lead counsel in the defense of nationwide, statewide and local FLSA collective actions alleging misclassification or inadequate pay of employees pending in Louisiana, Texas, Arkansas, Florida, Michigan, and Virginia.

Negotiated the transition of senior executives and department managers out of the client's employment, resolving whistleblower claims as part of the agreements.

Extensive experience in enforcing or invalidating non-compete and non-solicitation agreements in different parts of the country.

Obtained emergency injunctions in breach of contract actions requiring enforcement through the seizure of vessels in coordination with United States Marshals and private, armed security detail across state lines.

Obtained emergency injunctions recovering stolen business records and trade secrets by former business partners and employees.

Defended attempts to enjoin clients from enforcing non-compete or other business terms across state lines.

Handled internal investigations regarding employees at all levels – from Chief Executive Officers to receptionists – involving allegations of harassment, theft and other concerns.

Investigated sensitive allegations for employers implicating insurance fraud, NERC, FAA and other regulatory schemes.

Managed investigations involving regulatory concerns of criminal conduct, environmental violations and the death of employees.