Representative Experience

We have successfully prepared documentation and legal arguments on behalf of Medicaid providers in response to Medicaid draft audit findings, reducing the state’s demands for repayment from more than one million dollars to as little as zero dollars.

Amundsen Davis represented a client during a Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) Office of Civil Rights (OCR) investigation into various alleged HIPAA violations. The representation expanded into other complex issues requiring diplomacy, legal analysis, and development of new policies to achieve resolution. OCR concluded the complaint investigation in favor of the client.

Amundsen Davis defended a health care entity against a False Claims Act (FCA) complaint involving the client’s Medicaid billing practices. We obtained dismissal of the complaint by successfully arguing that the relator plaintiff failed to plead fraudulent conduct with sufficient particularity.

Amundsen Davis defended a skilled nursing facility (SNF) against a False Claims Act (FCA) complaint brought by the Indiana Medicaid Fraud Control Unit (MFCU) involving certain state licensing requirements.  We successfully negotiated a resolution of that matter. The MFCU initially sought fines and penalties in excess of $1M and the matter was resolved for less than $100k. 

Amundsen Davis represents a nonprofit health care provider that needed to obtain rezoning and a special exception allowing the client to establish a residential treatment facility for recovery from addictions. We successfully represented the client before the city council and board of zoning appeals (BZA) to obtain the required zoning approvals. We then defeated the remonstrators’ petition for judicial review seeking to overturn the BZA decision. 

As COO and general counsel of a nonprofit women’s health care provider, Suzannah Overholt negotiated and led a merger with a provider in a neighboring state. She oversaw licensing of new facilities as well as ongoing compliance obligations of existing facilities.

Amundsen Davis defended the owner of a vehicle transport company following an accident between a company vehicle and a vehicle traveling dangerously below the speed limit on a rural interstate with an equipment malfunction after its driver, the claimant, was instructed by police not to drive the disabled vehicle on the interstate.

Amundsen Davis obtained summary judgment in favor of a hospital as to actual and apparent agency claims regarding the co-defendant orthopedic surgeon in a case involving a delayed diagnosis of osteosarcoma and a $26 million settlement demand. The motion was granted in its entirety and the hospital was dismissed from the case.

Amundsen Davis successfully defended a hospital in a premises liability case involving an alleged slip and fall in the hospital lobby. The plaintiff voluntarily dismissed her case in response to the filing of the hospital’s motion for summary judgment.

Successfully settled matter involving allegations made by the mother of an autistic young adult claiming that her son was lured into an empty hotel room by a hotel employee. The claim was that the hotel employee should not have had access to room keys. The allegations were found to be largely false, but settlement resulted for minor costs of defense.

Amundsen Davis received dismissal of a matter brought by parents of a minor tenant (apartment complex) who was involved in a sexual relationship with one of the staff landscapers. The allegations centered on the apartment building’s failure to conduct a background check on the landscaper and failure to secure common areas.

Successfully settled matter involving allegations against a minor who sexually assaulted four other minors who lived in the same apartment complex. The minor offender’s mother was sued for negligent supervision of her child. 

Obtained dismissal in matter involving allegations that plaintiff was sexually assaulted by her masseuse. Allegations centered on the company’s failure to conduct a criminal background check (which would have revealed no criminal arrests or convictions) and failure to have a system in place where patrons could be monitored and not left alone with a masseuse of the opposite sex.

Handled a matter involving the sexual assault of a 32-year-old mother by four minor offenders who made entry into her home. One of the minors was on probation and wearing an electronic home monitoring bracelet. It is alleged that the county employees were improperly trained in how to monitor the offender. We represented the distributor of the electronic monitoring device and software that provided training on the system to probation officers.

Handled a matter that involved the brutal sexual assault of a female who was a resident of a large apartment building.

Obtained a defense verdict in a defamation/false arrest lawsuit that required the appellate court's review of certain decisions before the surviving counts were remanded for trial. After 8 days of testimony and 6 hours of deliberation, the jury accepted truth as an absolute defense to the claims despite the fact that $2 million was asked for along with a demand for punitive damages.

Obtained summary judgment on behalf of a national beverage corporation in a personal injury matter where the plaintiff tripped on an exposed pallet under a display at a grocery store allegedly containing the defendant’s products.

Defended a farm produce client in connection with an FDA investigation and voluntary recall of farm produce (cantaloupes) following an outbreak of salmonella associated with the crop. Multiple lawsuits were filed alleging product liability, breach of warranty, and negligence seeking recovery of money damages associated with the alleged tainted produce.

Amundsen Davis successfully established a new business plan for a large regional general construction contractor to effectively establish and utilize both union and non-union subcontractors on the same job sites throughout the Greater Chicagoland area. 

Margaret Firnstein handled a matter involving the alleged sexual assault of a female hotel patron by a hotel security staff employee. Allegations focused on the negligent hiring of the security guard, including failure to conduct a background check.

Amundsen Davis secured a restraining order and injunction against a school district for unfairly trying to sway construction work away from the lowest bidder (a non-union contractor) and give it to the 2^ndlow bidder (a union contractor).

Jeff Risch secured a reversal of the New Jersey Department of Labor's 7-figure tax assessment against a national publishing company’s business model that relied on engaging thousands of independent contractors. Following a multiple day trial, spanning several months, the Office of Administrative Law determined the individuals at issue were bona fide independent contractors under the notorious A-B-C Test.

Amundsen Davis prosecuted inverse condemnation claims against a municipality on behalf of a group of real estate investors whose rental property was damaged by floodwaters from a redirected aqueduct following completion of a new road project.

Amundsen Davis defended a small business in eminent domain condemnation proceedings as part of a road widening project, including defeating a key motion by the condemning authority in an attempt to bind the landowner to a low initial appraisal.

Paul Mackowski won summary judgement for an RV dealership in the District Court for the Northern District of Indiana. The plaintiffs asserted claims based on theories of breach of warranty, violation of the Magnuson Moss Warranty Act, and violation of the Indiana Deceptive Consumer Sales Act or the New York General Business Law § 349.

Marissa Borschke secured a favorable verdict for the insured in a jury trial regarding an automobile accident in Cleveland, Ohio.

Steven Miller and Marissa Borschke won summary judgment and damages in Franklin County Court of Common Pleas in favor of a mechanical contractor.

Marissa Borschke and Steve Miller worked to secure an injunction in favor of a medical marijuana dispensary in Mahoning County Court of Common Pleas to enforce the lease agreement between the parties.

Rob Buchbinder and Marissa Borschke won summary judgment on behalf of an ambulance service and its driver in Jackson County Common Pleas in an automobile accident case.

Drafted Various Amicus Curiae Briefs for State Supreme Courts and United States Court of Appeals

Larry James and Chris Green represented a department of developmental disabilities in the Southern District of Ohio, winning summary judgment in a class-action suit involving the ADA and Medicaid Act.

Rob Buchbinder and Chris Green secured a defense verdict in favor of the insured in a traumatic brain injury jury trial in the Franklin County Court of Common Pleas.

Larry James and Chris Green represented an Ohio veterans coalition in statutory interpretation matter appealed to Ohio Supreme Court.

Chris Green represented a local police department vice unit in the Southern District of Ohio in a § 1983 suit alleging constitutional violations by Stephanie Clifford a.k.a. Stormy Daniels.

Rob Buchbinder and Chris Green won a summary judgment on behalf of a major retailer and a pharmacist in a customer personal injury action over dispensing of opioid medication.

Larry James and Chris Green won summary judgment on behalf of a police department vice unit in the Southern District of Ohio in a § 1983 case asserting various constitutional violations.

Larry James and Chris Green represented multiple applicants to Ohio’s Medical Marijuana Control Program in Chapter 119 administrative appeals before the Ohio Department of Commerce including the successful appeal resulting in the award of a license.

Chris Green secured a favorable defense verdict for a hospitality group and supervisor in a jury trial involving allegations of sexual assault, harassment, hostile work environment, and retaliation in the Southern District of Ohio.

Chris Green successfully appealed a disciplinary action of a doctor by the State Medical Board of Ohio, including the reversal of indefinite suspension of a medical license.

Chris Green successfully defended motions for summary judgment and class certification in a class-action suit involving state and federal wage and hour laws on behalf of a hospitality employer.

Jack Sanker and Constantine Gavrilos obtained summary judgment for our client, an underground utility contractor, in a complex construction negligence case.

Teri achieved a defense verdict in a medical negligence case for an emergency physician.

Teri secured the dismissal of a medical scheduling company before trial, with no payment required.

Alice Lin represented a NYSE-listed industrial real estate investment trust (REIT) with respect to structuring the acquisition of a REIT subsidiary.

Alice Lin represented private funds investing in real estate investment trusts and other real estate entities

Alice Lin represented a NYSE-listed health care real estate investment trust (REIT) on tax components of funding and transaction structuring.

Alice Lin served as a tax advisor for real estate transactions affecting tax protection agreement features. 

Alice Lin represented a real estate management fund in its sale of the beneficial interest in a private real estate investment trust.

Alice Lin counseled a university on unrelated business interest considerations and advised on structuring to allow for investment in real estate.

Alice Lin represented real estate lenders and borrowers with respect to tax provisions of credit agreements for syndicated and non-syndicated loan agreements involving domestic and foreign borrowers.

Alice Lin has structured complex joint ventures for real estate investors and companies with multiple layers of tax partnerships, profits interest features, and distributions.

Amundsen Davis obtained summary judgment in favor of an insurance company client. 

Amundsen Davis obtained a dismissal in favor of an insurance company client against a claim brought by plaintiff in connection with an underinsured motorist claim.

Amundsen Davis obtained a dismissal in favor of an insurance company client in connection with claims brought against it for negligent entrustment and loss of consortium with respect to an accident involving a pedestrian and a hit-and-run vehicle.

Amundsen Davis drafted a memorandum of understanding and services agreement between a private, not-for-profit behavioral health provider group and a municipality. 

Amundsen Davis serves as outside general counsel for various behavioral professional provider groups.

Amundsen Davis defended a large multi-campus psychology and counseling university and a counseling student intern in an alleged medical malpractice action involving patient suicide.

Amundsen Davis obtained summary judgment for a client in the Northern District Court of Indiana. In this case, an employee claimed that she experienced a racially hostile work environment, which led to her resignation. 

On behalf of its client, a financial institution, Amundsen Davis successfully obtained dismissal of a class action lawsuit, brought as an adversary proceeding in bankruptcy court, with prejudice.

Amundsen Davis provided rapid response legal counsel to a behavioral health provider group during an emergency involuntary inpatient admission process for mental health services.

Amundsen Davis successfully defended a nationwide food distributor client from a serious OSHA citation issued after an employee was struck by a forklift. OSHA conducted an inspection of the facility, and issued a citation alleging that our client failed to properly mark a passageway in the facility.  

Jack Sanker and Dennis Cotter successfully represented a commuter rail carrier after an employee injured his knee while stepping down from the bed of his work truck. The incident left the employee with torn ligaments in his knee, which led to reconstructive surgery and then, after complications, a revision surgery. The employee maintained that the truck was unsafe because it lacked the proper hand holds and adequate equipment storage, and violated various statutory rail safety requirements.

Amundsen Davis successfully defended a corporate entity in multi-million dollar, wrongful death suit against an estate in Cook County.

Amundsen Davis represented a restaurant client in a breach of contract trial in which the client was being sued by a vendor.

Amundsen Davis successfully defended against an appeal of a child custody order directing a child to attend boarding school.

Amundsen Davis successfully filed a motion to dismiss against a contribution action. Plaintiff was sued on the Note and sought contribution from our client. Complaint was found deficient as a matter of law and dismissed with prejudice. 

Max Goodman successfully represented a college student facing anonymous social media defamation on Reddit and Twitter.  Max worked with the platforms to have the posts removed immediately and to impose an IP ban to prevent future defamation.

Amundsen Davis successfully obtained dismissal of a citation that was sent to a banking client.

Amundsen Davis represented a physical therapist that treated an inmate while working at a private medical facility.

Successfully defended residential property seller against claims she allegedly knew about and failed to disclose termite infestation. Claims included breach of contract, fraud, and alleged violation of the Residential Real Property Disclosure Act. The case was settled for less than costs of defense.

Emilie Rohde and Joseph Heino assisted in drafting class descriptions in anticipation of the filing of a federal trademark application with the United States Patent and Trademark Office on behalf of a national company participating in the automotive retail industry.

Emilie Rohde assisted an international company specializing in pet products by identifying and articulating potential responses to an office action rejecting trademark registration on the grounds of being confusingly similar with existing marks. This consisted of identifying similar marks that had been successfully coexisting in the marketplace and analyzing the effect of stylization on the overall impression of the trademark and its allegedly confusingly similar counterpart.

Amundsen Davis secured a favorable nuisance settlement for a non-profit organization in a wage and hour overtime class action that sought to include potentially hundreds of former employees. 

Amundsen Davis defended a nursing home operator and a pharmacy against a False Claims Act (FCA) complaint involving allegations regarding the manner in which the clients dispensed medications to nursing home residents and billed for those medications. 

Amundsen Davis partners, Dennis Cotter and Jack Sanker, successfully obtained a not guilty defense jury verdict in favor of a major Chicago-area rail carrier in a Federal Employers Liability Act (FELA) case.

Timothy Feldhausen and Emilie Rohde assisted a popular local restaurant in Green Bay Wisconsin, in its restructuring to reflect two distinct lines of business—a restaurant and a catering business. 

Timothy Feldhausen and Emilie Rohde represented a local franchisee in the sale of the assets of their business.

Amundsen Davis represented a local brewery in the sale of its assets and real estate to another area business by memorializing and refining an already existing positive relationship between buyer and seller.

Mike Van Someren closed a $30M construction loan on the borrower’s side that included a number of unique deal points including a reduction in personal guaranties are milestones are hit; an allowance that equity continue to be raised so long as all of it was raised by the time of the first loan disbursement; and an allowance that builder’s risk insurance not be required until the project goes vertical in construction.

Mike Van Someren handled a $27M loan on the lender’s side for the acquisition of an industrial real estate project.

Margaret Firnstein Gebhardt and Michael Schlechtweg represented a large architectural glass and aluminum fabricator after a rear end accident.

Claire McDonough successfully received the requisite authority from the court for a hospitality business to continue operation out of an estate during a probate administration.

Ken Perry defended a large engineering firm in 7-figure claim brought by third-party, non-client for property and personal injuries.

Claire McDonough made recommendations on how to accommodate their children as well as one spouse’s children from a previous marriage.

Brian Randall and Claire McDonough’s work on the transfer the business more valuable to potential buyers.

Ken Perry defended multiple third party medical insurance administrators for negligent administration and allegations of misrepresentation and fraud.

Ken Perry obtained a dismissal of a matter at trial court for a an insurance professional accused of negligence, conspiracy and spoliation.

Ken Perry represented a large insurance broker in claims of wrongdoing by an insurance carrier.

Ken Perry defended multiple miscellaneous professionals such as massage therapists and those in the property preservation field for various torts and allegations of wrongdoing.

Ryan Spott represented a home remodeling company in the reorganization of its company and affiliates to prepare for future business transactions.

Ryan Spott provided counsel to a client on acquisition of a multi-unit commercial property involving a commercial condominium, tenants in common interest and 1031 exchange.

Laurie Meyer successfully defended a large regional bank in federal action alleging age, sex, disability, and religious discrimination. Summary judgment was granted on the case.

We represented two home remodeling companies in two separate transactions for the sale of their nearly $50 million businesses to private equity buyers.

The judgment was affirmed on appeal to 7th Circuit, cert and denied by US Supreme Court.

The suit alleged failure to accommodate and wrongful termination in violation of the ADA.

We counseled a self-storage facility with respect to land-use and zoning matters, and the eventual sale of its multiple property portfolio.

Laurie Meyer achieved dismissal of an action against a large auto dealer group, with claims of sexual harassment, sex discrimination, sexual orientation discrimination, and retaliation. 

We provided counsel to an organization on the ground lease structure and eventual sale of its multi-family apartment condominium complex.

Laurie Meyer achieved dismissal of an age discrimination case against a mid-size auto dealer.

Ryan Spott assisted with the multi-million dollar sale of an electronics manufacturing company.

Laurie Meyer won summary judgment in federal action against a cable company. The action alleged employment discrimination, racial harassment, and negligent and intentional infliction of emotional distress.

Laurie Meyer achieved dismissal of an arrest and conviction record action against a fraternal service organization.

Laurie Meyer achieved summary judgment in race discrimination case against a large retailer. Summary judgment was affirmed by 7th Circuit Court of Appeals.

Laurie Meyer achieved dismissal of race discrimination and harassment claims against a national bakery. 

Laurie Meyer achieved summary judgment in a federal race discrimination case in favor of a national airline.

Michael Barnes obtained summary judgment for a hardware store in a premises liability action where the plaintiff allegedly tripped and fell over a folded mat in the store, but nobody witnessed the fall and the plaintiff himself did not see the alleged fold before tripping.

Michael Barnes negotiated early settlement in a wrongful death and survival action on behalf of a defendant alleged to have negligently loaded a tractor-trailer prior to a collision resulting in the driver’s death prior to any oral discovery taking place.

At the outset of the plaintiff alleged a slip and fall on snow and ice, but in an amended pleading after the statute of limitations expired alleged she slipped on water on the floor of the aisle in a store. The court determined that the new allegations did not relate back to the initial complaint and were therefore untimely.

Michael Barnes secured summary judgment for an exterior construction contractor from a lawsuit brought by a townhome owner who slipped and fell on ice that formed from runoff from gutters and downspouts on the home.

The appellate court affirmed the summary judgment ruling while providing favorable case law for defendants in future construction negligence claims.

Michael Barnes prevailed on a motion for summary judgment and subsequent appeal on behalf of a general contractor in premises liability and construction negligence claim brought by roofer who slipped and fell from residential roof, including successful defense against novel theories based on Illinois Roofing Industry Licensing Act.

Craig obtained a seven-figure settlement on behalf of a physician who was wrongfully terminated.

He helped them separate from a larger group and incorporated them as independents.

He assists with their employment, corporate and contracting work for Fortune 500's across the country.

Craig represented an NFL football club in arbitrations before the Commissioner of Football on two occasions. One of the cases resulted in a change to the rules regarding how NFL contracts are drafted and interpreted.

Sherry successfully resolved most matters, arising out of easement maintenance work, for an electric utility company through direct negotiation with landowners, landowners’ counsel and through mediation.

Sherry Coley represented the lender of a hotel property being renovated with historic tax credit funding, traditional financing and TIF funding.

From receipt of the motion to compel, we advised the client and filed pleadings on behalf of the client, and monitored the third-party dispute for decisions that may implicate the client.

We represented the parties from answering the complaint and through discovery, and successfully retained dismissal of the claims at the summary judgment stage.

Tiffany Woelfel represented the prisoner as a pro bono upon recruitment by the federal district court.

We advised the client from the filing of the administrative procedure, through dispositive motions and an evidentiary hearing before the administrative system.

Ryan obtained summary judgment for a construction client on all counts in a heavily contested breach of contract lawsuit.

We counseled the client to protect their legal rights and avoid entanglement in the ongoing litigation.

Ryan obtained a full defense verdict on behalf of his client for a frivolously filed lawsuit related to an alleged illegal tow on the client’s property.

We successfully defeated the claim at the motion to dismiss stage, and this decision was affirmed by the Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals.

The defense was against a participant who claimed they contracted Hepatitis C from a dirty needle.

The patient claimed the emergency physician failed to detect a retained piece of wood in the leg of a minor requiring in excess of 16 debridements.

The patient who was a child developed necrotizing fasciitis and underwent a fasciotomy and 16 debridements. Plaintiff sought in excess of $1 million.

The finding determined that the company did not have any duty to the plaintiff and did not control the construction area.

The plaintiff alleged that the defendants failed to stop at a stop sign resulting in a collision. The plaintiff's medical specials were $258,000 for a fused spine.

Michael Cocciemiglio successfully negotiated commercial leases on behalf of a corporation for its numerous multi-million dollar properties in preparation for a corporate acquisition.

The plaintiff alleged that the defendants, including an emergency physician, failed to diagnose an infection of the ankle following surgery. The plaintiff required several surgeries for an infected joint.

Michael Cocciemiglio represented an owner in its dispute with the architectural firm retained to perform design work for a multi-story residential condominium building in Chicago, reaching a favorable settlement.

The plaintiff alleged that the defendants, including the emergency physician, failed to diagnosis and treat toxic shock syndrome. The descendent died in hospital from complications and sepsis.

The plaintiff alleged a failure to diagnose and treat hernia and urinary retention in the emergency department resulting in a bowel obstruction.

The plaintiff, a police officer with the city, alleged that a sergeant had made sexually harassing statements and reported the action to her captain.

Keith Mundrick represented a senior lender in connection with $16 million recapitalization of industrial distributor, including drafting and negotiating loan documents, pledge agreements, subordination agreements, and related documents.

Keith Mundrick represented a purchaser in an acquisition of an office building in Indianapolis, Indiana. He negotiated lease agreements, management agreements, and due diligence matters.

Keith Mundrick represented a sole lender in the refinancing of a retail shopping center in Bloomington, Indiana, including drafting and negotiating loan documents and resolving matters related to real estate due diligence.

Keith Mundrick represented a community bank in an acquisition and development of a commercial property in Carmel, Indiana for a new bank branch. He guided them through zoning variance approval and development plan approval before the Carmel Plan Commission and Carmel Board of Zoning Appeals.

Keith Mundrick negotiated and resolved title issues and real estate due diligence matters for a lender in connection with the financing of an apartment complex in Indianapolis, Indiana.

Keith Mundrick negotiated and resolved title issues and real estate due diligence matters for a lender in connection with financing of a restaurant development in Carmel, Indiana.

Keith Mundrick represented a lender in connection with alcohol permit assignment issues, title, and real estate due diligence matters in connection with a liquor store refinancing in Indianapolis, Indiana.

Dan Faust represented a government entity in multiple eminent domain issues regarding right to take and value of award from fee simple, to leasehold to easement interests.

The jury was charged with determining the value of the property acquired, and award the landowners less than 30% of the amount requested from the jury.

Dan Faust successfully represented a government agency on a motion for partial summary in an eminent domain action in which the landowner argued that the compensation owed to her included the value of an adjacent parcel acquired by the government from her in a different but related case, because the instant case was filed prior to second case.

Madalyn Kinsey represented a participant lender in a $50M construction to permanent loan of an apartment building in the Broad Ripple are of Indianapolis.

Amundsen Davis represented the senior lender and bond purchaser in a $20M low income housing tax credit bond issuance for public housing in New Albany, Indiana.

Madalyn Kinsey represented the seller in extensive negotiations of a commercial property that is subject to a remediation plan with the Indiana Department of Environmental Management in the sale of the property to the developer of a hotel and retail commercial complex.

Amundsen Davis represented the tenant in a 10-year lease of a store in the Greenwich Village area of New York City to be used as a restaurant and Batsu comedy club.

Madalyn Kinsey represented the purchaser of a large pharmacy store chain in a 1031 tax exchange in both the purchase and later the refinancing of the existing loan to a 10-year term.

Madalyn Kinsey successfully represented the seller of a brownfields property, formerly a foundry, that was subject to an environmental restrictive covenant negotiated with the Indiana Department of Environmental Management.

Amundsen Davis assisted a local financial institution in the preparation of loan documentation for a large number of new and renewing borrowers. In addition, the firm provided advice to the financial institution as to its rights under the loan agreements and the rights of the borrowers.

Amundsen Davis represented a municipal entity in the acquisition of real estate and assets from a local a business. The firm took the lead on drafting the sale documents, while also assisting in negotiations and resolving seller concerns.

Amundsen Davis serves as patent counsel for a national and international leading manufacturer of mattress making equipment, obtaining patent protection where prior patent counsel could not.

Amundsen Davis helped the client develop a trademark and patent portfolio that has grown from its inception just four years ago, and continues to expand and make its notable presence known in the home beverage market. 

Amundsen Davis helped the client build and manage their portfolio of more than 230 active patents and patent applications and more than 160 active trademarks and trademark registrations.

Julie Seno’s representation included documenting and negotiating of the loan documents, coordinating due diligence matters and closing.

Julie Seno’s representation assisted with an industrial manufacturer’s expansion and working capital needs in southeast Wisconsin.

Julie Seno’s representation included negotiating loan documents with primary and secondary lenders, coordinating due diligence, preparation and negotiation of leases with health care providers and closing.

Julie Seno represents a private commercial real estate investment company in the documentation and negotiation of office, retail and industrial leases for its commercial properties located throughout the United States.

Julie Seno representation covers leases for the client's medical office complexes located throughout the United States.

Julie Seno's representation includes acquisitions and developments of multi-family complexes and commercial properties throughout the United States.

Alexis Hedtke assisted this business with negotiation of various manufacturing and supplier agreements for raw materials and procurement of goods, real estate leases, commercial agreements, internal forms and policies, and construction agreements.

Amundsen Davis routinely assists the client with negotiation of various commercial leases, manufacturing, supply, and distribution agreements, and non-disclosure agreements.

The firm helps the client manage and build their historied and extensive trademark and patent portfolio, including domestic and international filings.

The firm provides strategic counsel in regard to the strategic filing and procurement of intellectual property rights domestically and help manage and build the company’s trademark and design patent portfolio.

Amundsen Davis’s counsel included negotiation and execution of a trademark licensing agreement to enable and ensure marketplace co-existence with industry counterparts.

Tim Feldhausen has successfully advised a Wisconsin-based equipment manufacturer on dealer contract amendments and terminations involving safety and brand protection issues while ensuring adherence to regulatory and statutory rules regulating dealerships.

Tim Feldhausen successfully represented a group of investors in the purchase of a local golf course, including forming the right ownership entity, working through unique transactional issues and structuring the operating entity and service and investor relationships.

Tim Feldhausen successfully advised a leading midwestern cold storage client on the sale of multiple facilities located in several states as part of a single transaction, navigating complex real property, financing and transactional issues in addition to structuring a cross-dock relationship and support arrangements.

Tim Feldhausen successfully represented a major hotel chain in the purchase of a historic hotel out of bankruptcy and advised on real estate, franchise and operational issues, resulting in a successful renovation and relaunch of a historic hotel, contributing to downtown renovation and revitalization.

The matter involved claims of construction defect where the plaintiff condominium association claimed that our client performed defective workmanship, allegedly causing the condo association nearly $1,000,000 in damage.

Constantine defended a reputable common carrier railroad in a claim where a passenger alleged that he was irreparably injured.

Litigation involved breach of the condo association’s operating agreement by the commercial tenant, who failed to pay common area maintenance fees and assessments

Constantine prevailed at trial, and obtained a judgment for the full amount of the association’s damages, plus court costs and attorneys’ fees.  

Constantine defended a commercial landlord against a commercial tenant’s claim of breach of contract.

Constantine represented a commercial tenant operating a dentist office, and successfully negotiated lease terms that saved his client nearly $100k in operating expenses.

John Ochoa represented a client facing claims under the Mobile Home Landlord and Tenant Rights Act, 765 ILCS 745/1. He negotiated a favorable class-wide settlement prior to litigation that provided a full release to the client, as well as a full reversion of unclaimed settlement proceeds and uncashed checks. 

Amundsen Davis represented a private doctor working in the Wisconsin prison system who was accused of being deliberately indifferent to an inmate’s serious medical needs in violation of the Constitution.

Amundsen Davis represented a private doctor working in the Wisconsin prison system who was accused of being deliberately indifferent to an inmate’s serious medical needs in violation of the Constitution.

Amundsen Davis obtained dismissal of a class action Illinois Biometric Information Act (BIPA) complaint filed against a manufacturer for its alleged use of a biometric timekeeping system without following the requirements of BIPA. By moving for dismissal on the class’s claims, we were able to successfully convince the plaintiff’s counsel to dismiss the action without further litigation.

Amundsen Davis represented a Wisconsin manufacturer accused of patent infringement and successfully had the claims against our client dismissed.

Amundsen Davis represented a major music festival in protecting its trademarks from infringement by a neighboring state’s professional sports teams.

Amundsen Davis represented a law enforcement officer and municipality in federal district court against accusations that the officer violated an individual’s constitutional rights through the use of excessive force in violation of the Constitution.

Alice Lin counseled a university on unrelated business taxable income (UBTI) considerations related to various real estate investment and other business transactions.

Alice Lin counseled a Chicago area church on benevolence fund administration.

Alice Lin acted as general counsel for a contract school for seven years.

Alice Lin counseled tax-sensitive investors in joint ventures on unrelated business taxable income UBTI matters.

Alice Lin counseled a nonprofit university on donor reporting issues and employment reimbursement tax matters.