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Lathrop GPM

Litigation: General Commercial

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Lathrop GPM

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Lathrop GPM represents clients’ interests in all manner of litigation disputes at local, state & federal levels.

With a wealth of experience in litigation, our team includes several former assistant state attorneys general, current & former elected officials & leaders within key regulatory bodies. Our litigation attorneys are recognized by Chambers, the American College of Trial Lawyers, Best Lawyers, Super Lawyers & other entities for excellence in the field. With more than 170 litigators, Lathrop GPM has a broad experience & depth of bench to litigate disputes across the country.

Our clients are Fortune 100 corporations with global operations; some of the nation's largest franchises & distributors; food, beverage & hospitality brands; universities; food producers & related agribusiness companies; manufacturers; technology companies; privately held & family businesses; entrepreneurial ventures; & everything in between.

To provide the highest level of service, we focus our business litigation in the following areas:

  • Accountant Liability & Risk Management
  • Antitrust & Trade Regulation
  • Appellate Practice
  • Class Action
  • Complex Financial Litigation
  • Creditors' Rights
  • eDiscovery: Data, Records & Disability Litigation
  • ERISA, Life, Health, & Disability Litigation
  • General Business & Complex Commercial Litigation
  • Investigations & White Collar Defense
  • Neutral Alternative Dispute Resolution
  • Non-Compete, Non-Solicit, Trade Secrets & Other Restrictive Covenants
  • Shareholder Disputes
  • Trust & Estate Litigation

Chambers Review

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Litigation: General Commercial - Minnesota

Band 3

What the Team is Known For

Lathrop's Minnesota litigation practice offers a broad range of experience in business disputes. The team is routinely called upon by corporations and closely held businesses. The firm's clients also include high-profile individuals. The group boasts significant strength in handling issues with cross-border elements.

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Work Highlights

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  • Lathrop GPM represented Omnia Medical in enforcing its trademarks, patents and other intellectual property rights against competitor PainTEQ in the US District Court for the Middle District of Florida.

Strengths

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  • The Lathrop team knows our people and our needs. It provides tailored advice and representation.

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  • Lathrop uniquely understands our business and its challenges. Its team is responsive, pragmatic and made up of good advocates.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Brian Dillon
    Brian Dillon

    Brian Dillon

    Brian Dillon receives plaudits from clients for his deft handling of trust and estate litigation, as well as shareholder and business disputes.

    • Brian has the ability to see the big picture in the dispute and counsel his client accordingly.

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  • Charlie Maier
    Charlie Maier

    Charlie Maier

    Charlie Maier heads Lathrop GPM's Minneapolis litigation practice. He is experienced in disputes concerning real estate, breach of contract and product liability.
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