KIRK & SIMAS' attorneys know what is at stake when facing an advesary. To protect your rights, finances and peace of mind, we have a wealth of trial experience that centers around many areas of law, in addition to our main fields of expertise. We have tried a wide range of cases in both state and federal courts, including cases involving: employment discrimination, premises liability, contract disputes, interference with property rights, and probate matters. While we recognize each client's needs are unique to a given situation, below are some of the areas in which KIRK & SIMAS has gained favorable results for its clients.
Estate Litigation
Litigation in the probate court under an estate, guardianship, conservatorship or trust is sometimes necessary to protect the interests of heirs and the appointment of fiduciaries. When a dispute arises, KIRK & SIMAS is well versed in this area and has an Estate Planning Department that can help you prevent or defend such litigation. Some of the issues we are capable of handling are:
• Trust Litigation
• Will Construction / Litigation
• Fiduciary Removal / Litigation
• Spousal Right of Election Litigation
Real Estate Litigation
Whether it is between opposing sides on a purchase and sale agreement or between co-owners of a common parcel, KIRK & SIMAS has negotiated and litigated numerous disputes involving commercial contracts, agricultural leases, commercial and residential leases, mortgages, restrictive covenants and multi-party land contracts. Depending on the type and parties to a real estate contract, disputes can later arise, often years after the fact. These disputes can cause confusion, anxiety, and the potential for serious financial losses. KIRK & SIMAS can provide the resources, experience, and skills to conclude the dispute effectively and efficiently.
Business Litigation
Most of our clients are business organizations in disputes with other businesses or individual persons. KIRK & SIMAS' litigators have handled a wide variety of commercial and business cases, including those involving unfair competition, construction contracts, breaches of warranty, fraud, bankruptcy claims, UCC lien claims, corporate dissolution disputes and more. Issues that our litigation team can handle include, but are not limited to:
• Breach of contract
• Fraud
• Intentional or negligent misrepresentation
• Intentional interference with contract
• Injunctive relief and writs of attachment
• Slander or libel
• Trade secret violations
• Unfair competition
• Negligence and breach of fiduciary duty
• Breach of non-competition agreements
• Breach of the implied covenant of good faith and fair dealing
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