Litigation: General Commercial

Wickens Herzer Panza's Litigation attorneys handle general commercial litigation for foreign, national, and local businesses and public entities throughout Ohio, appearing regularly in state and federal courts as well as before arbitration panels and mediators.

Our trial attorneys handle breach of contract claims, business torts, shareholder and partnership disputes, trade secret and non-compete enforcement, and creditor and collection matters, as well as commercial disputes arising from real estate and construction projects. We also defend employers in employment litigation and represent clients in contested estate, trust, and probate matters, drawing on the firm's dedicated Employment and Estate Planning teams when disputes cross practice lines.

Beyond the trial court, our attorneys are skilled advocates in arbitration and mediation, often resolving disputes efficiently without the cost of a full trial, and handle appeals in the Ohio appellate courts, the Ohio Supreme Court, and the United States Supreme Court.

Clients choose our litigation team for a big firm ability, small firm agility approach: seasoned trial lawyers who provide direct, responsive communication and practical, business-minded strategy, rather than a one-size-fits-all approach to every dispute. We evaluate each matter's risks and costs early, helping clients decide whether trial, settlement, or alternative dispute resolution best serves their business objectives.