Husch Blackwell is committed to resolving disputes for clients as efficiently and cost-effectively as possible. Whether litigation arises over a routine business deal or under extraordinary circumstances, we strive to obtain resolutions that keep clients moving forward with minimal disruption. Our 300-plus trial and appellate attorneys are known for skillfully exploring creative options to achieve favorable results inside and outside the courtroom. Alternative dispute resolution is a particular strength, but when trial is the best or only option, our attorneys are fierce advocates. We also embrace innovative technologies such as machine learning and customized client litigation portals that increase efficiency, reduce legal spend and result in superior outcomes.
CoxHealth prevailed in a defamation lawsuit brought against the hospital system and an executive.
Husch Blackwell put together a coalition to help clarify CERCLA in an influential U.S. Supreme Court amicus brief.
Farmobile secured a complete defense victory in enterprise-threatening trade secret litigation.
ESI prevailed against antitrust allegations, and then turned its counterclaims into a $20 million judgment.
Our team clarified important points of law regarding CBAs in this class action suit.
Our team filed a rare petition for a supervisory writ with the Wisconsin Supreme Court—and won the case.
With its updated guidance, the Department of Justice has further incentivized disclosure of FCPA misconduct and full and willing cooperation with an investigation.
What manufacturers can expect in the new year.
During the 2017-18 term, the Wisconsin Supreme Court overruled its own precedent on three separate occasions, more than in any other recent term. Joseph Diedrich explores Wisconsin's approach to stare decisis in principle and in practice.
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Husch Blackwell prepared and filed an amicus curiae brief on behalf of three autism-advocacy organizations urging the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit to reverse the District Court of Hawai'i's decision dismissing an action challenging the state's practice of refusing to allow applied behavior analysis (ABA) therapists to accompany students to school.
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit has issued a decision confirming that transactions that finance the purchase of a motor vehicle and GAP waiver are exempt from the Military Lending Act (MLA) in an appeal in which Husch Blackwell attorneys Marci Kawski and Lisa Lawless filed an amicus curiae brief for industry trade associations.
Husch Blackwell prepared and filed an amicus curiae brief on behalf of nearly 30 end-of-life and palliative care clinicians, urging the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit to compel the U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency to initiate proceedings that could lead to a rescheduling of psilocybin for use in the end-of-life clinical setting.
Husch Blackwell is pleased to announce that Smitha Chintamaneni has joined the firm’s Financial Services & Capital Markets industry group as a partner in the firm’s Milwaukee office.
The Seventh Circuit affirmed two district court rulings granting motions to dismiss COVID-19 business-interruption coverage claims.
Husch Blackwell is pleased to announce that Steve Owens has joined the firm’s Kansas City office as senior counsel in its Higher Education practice group after serving as the general counsel of the University of Missouri System for the past 14 years.
Husch Blackwell earned a victory in Missouri state court for CoxHealth, the Springfield-based healthcare system, in connection with race, national origin, workers’ compensation and disability discrimination claims, as well as claims of retaliation.
Husch Blackwell prevailed for a plaintiff landowner in the Wisconsin Court of Appeals against the City of Brookfield in a closely-watched land use case.
Husch Blackwell is pleased to announce that Emily Constantine has joined the firm as a senior counsel in its Government Contracts group
Husch Blackwell was shortlisted for 2022 Law Firm of Year by Benchmark Litigation in Missouri, Nebraska and Wisconsin.
The earlier court ruling granted summary judgment to Farmobile.
Husch Blackwell is believed to be the only law firm to date to be recognized by both the CLOC LIO Project and ACC Value Champion award series for its ability to implement legal solutions that cut spending, improve predictability and achieve better outcomes.
Fathallah is a first-chair trial lawyer with a national practice; he has also litigated some of the most significant insurance coverage and business disputes in recent Wisconsin state history.
Jones and Robinson are members of the firm’s Real Estate, Development & Construction industry group and Construction Litigation practice team.
The case involved complex applications of Illinois contract law to intellectual property licensing agreements.
The TBA Leadership Law program equips Tennessee lawyers with the vision, knowledge and skills necessary to serve as leaders in their profession and local communities.
The firm has 16 attorneys named to the Super Lawyers list and 10 attorneys named to the Rising Stars list.
AdvanceLaw, a collective of over 250 corporate legal departments that helps member companies find and retain outside counsel by vetting law firms and sharing feedback, launched the program earlier this year.
The firm also received Benchmark’s “Highly Recommended” ranking in Missouri and Wisconsin and its “Recommended” ranking in Nebraska.
Following the August move of Dan Goldfine, Josh Grabel, Jamie Halavais and Ian Fischer to the office, the September addition of Garcia and Hembd further enhances Husch Blackwell’s Phoenix attorney roster.
Rios focuses his practice on product liability defense and has particular experience with clients in the transportation industry.
The annual Up & Coming awards “celebrate outstanding legal professionals who are 40 or younger or who are within their first 10 years of practice.
Covering more than 70 practice areas, Super Lawyers is a directory of lawyers who have attained a high degree of peer recognition and professional achievement.
Recipients are selected by a special selection subcommittee consisting of past recipients and attorneys representing different geographical areas throughout the state in a variety of practice sizes.
The firm has eight "Lawyers of the Year" and 11 attorneys appearing on the list for the first time.
Based in Omaha, Hasan has played a key role in several of Husch Blackwell’s most recent litigation victories.
“The addition of this marquee team is significant for our firm, not just in addressing our strategic initiative of meaningful expansion in Phoenix, but also in expanding the firm’s existing practice and expertise,” said Eric Lenzen, leader of Husch Blackwell’s Financial Services & Capital Markets Business Unit.
Zito Porto focuses his worldwide practice on all stages of complex commercial litigation and proactive risk assessment on insurance coverage matters.
“This case was about much more than simply affixing a value to shares or the efficacy of valuation methodologies,” said Marnie Jensen, the Omaha-based litigator who led Husch Blackwell’s representation of Dr. Ryan.
The Court agreed that the relevant insurance statutes prohibited Dane County from imposing the insurance conditions in Enbridge’s permit.
Super Lawyers, a Thomson Reuters business, is a rating service of outstanding lawyers from more than 70 practice areas who have attained a high degree of peer recognition and professional achievement.
The Missouri Bar presents its Pro Bono Publico Awards annually to attorneys who have rendered outstanding pro bono service to indigent or low-income persons in need of legal assistance.
Nobles handles a variety of litigation matters for clients, including business disputes, media defense, probate matters, political controversies and bankruptcy issues.
The Seventh Circuit affirmed the lower court ruling on the untimeliness of the lawsuit, but also noted limits to the scope of the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act, which is of great importance to tribes.
Attorneys in 10 offices across the firm's footprint are recognized in the 2019 edition of Chambers USA.
Members are nominated by their peers and elected by the Board of the American Bar Foundation.
Diedrich’s article “Transgender Rights in Wisconsin” was originally published in the March 2018 issue of the Wisconsin Lawyer, the official publication of the State Bar of Wisconsin.
Marnie Jensen succeeds Todd Richardson as managing partner of Husch Blackwell's Omaha office.
Colorado Super Lawyers recognizes four Husch Blackwell attorneys from Denver.
Texas Rising Stars 2019 lists four Husch Blackwell attorneys.
Lisa Lawless is one of Wisconsin Law Journal's 2019 "Leaders In the Law."
Relying on decades of precedent, the Court reaffirmed that a trial court possesses only limited, statutory powers with respect to private arbitration.
Stauss, who will co-lead Husch Blackwell's Data Privacy, Cybersecurity & Breach Response team, brings "demonstrated excellence in handling these matters for clients," says Joseph Orlet, head of the firm's Technology, Manufacturing & Transportation industry group.
Michael D. Hultquist has joined Husch Blackwell as a partner in its Technology, Manufacturing and Transportation group.
Husch Blackwell's Chalon Clark was named to the fifth edition of Who’s Who in Black Dallas.
Husch Blackwell's Chalon Clark has been named to D Magazine’s Best Lawyers Under 40 for the second year in a row.
Michael Bridges was recognized for his family law and contracts work with clients of Legal Services of Southern Missouri.
Michael Fielding is a recipient of the Missouri Lawyers Weekly inaugural Top Legal Innovation Awards.
The Wisconsin Law Journal honored 28 Unsung Heroes, including Husch Blackwell paralegal Joslyn Benrud, at an event on December 5, 2018 at the Grain Exchange in downtown Milwaukee.
Husch Blackwell has 58 attorneys in the 2018 edition of Missouri & Kansas Super Lawyers and Rising Stars.
Husch Blackwell has 32 attorneys named to the 2018 Super Lawyers and Rising Stars lists.
Texas Lawyer reports that litigator Stephanie Kaiser has joined the Austin office of Husch Blackwell.
Husch Blackwell has nine attorneys in the 2018 edition of Mid-South Super Lawyers and Rising Stars.
For the first time, Missouri Lawyers Media present its Top Legal Innovation Awards honoring work to drive new practice areas, services and business strategies. Husch Blackwell's Michael Fielding is an honoree.
Noted litigator Stephanie Kaiser has joined Husch Blackwell as a partner in its Austin office.
Four Husch Blackwell attorneys were selected to the Kansas City Business Journal's 2018 "Best of the Bar."
Tanya Maerz is profiled in Missouri Lawyers Weekly's Up & Coming 2018 special section.
The Tenth Circuit of the U.S. Court of Appeals affirmed a lower-court judgment on behalf of Husch Blackwell client Tyson Prepared Foods, Inc.
Husch Blackwell is recognized as a top litigation firm in the 2019 edition of Benchmark Litigation, with 28 attorneys across six offices listed.
The team’s expertise in the substantive legal issues, combined with the investment they made to develop a deep knowledge of our business, has made them a uniquely effective litigation partner.