Colm Moran

Litigation; Business Litigation; Automobile Franchise Law and Dealer Relations; Class Action and Complex Litigation

Colm is an experienced trial lawyer whose practice focuses on motor vehicle franchise law and class action defense. Colm has handled litigation for motor vehicle manufacturers in more than 25 jurisdictions. These clients also rely on his industry knowledge for counsel regarding state motor vehicle franchise laws in all 50 states. He has also represented motor vehicle manufacturers in international arbitration, with a particular focus on disputes in the Middle East.

Colm's representation of motor vehicle manufacturers in litigation and counseling has involved letters of intent, franchise terminations, warranty and incentive fraud, the implementation of new standard forms of dealer agreements, the introduction of new brands or distribution networks, add-points, relocations, allocation issues, post-termination matters, dealer bankruptcies and the interpretation of state franchise statutes. He has represented automobile manufacturers in actions involving the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act (RICO) allegations arising from dealership fraud, has defended putative class actions filed against motor vehicle manufacturers, and has argued numerous appeals before state and federal appellate courts. In addition, he has handled general commercial litigation and arbitration in California and throughout the United States.