Timothy P. Monsma

Successfully defended international telecommunications provider against multiple tort and breach of contract claims filed by a competitor and totaling $6 million following the acquisition of local fiber company and alleged denial of splicing rights to an extended fiber network purchased as part of the transaction. Obtained summary disposition of all claims in client’s favor as well as a declaratory judgment terminating the plaintiff’s rights to access the network, pursuant to the terms of the agreements assumed in the transaction.

Successfully defended national less-than-truckload provider against complex misappropriation of trade secrets and unfair competition claims filed by a competitor and totaling $70 million in litigation spanning Michigan, Delaware, Utah, Texas, Arkansas, Pennsylvania, and Kansas. Obtained summary judgment of all claims against client, along with a significant attorneys’ fee award in client’s favor.

Represented international electronics component distributor in pursuing complex misappropriation of trade secrets, tortious interference and fraud claims against former executive and competitor, obtaining $600,000 verdict in client’s favor, following a two-week trial.

Served as national litigation counsel to a Fortune 500 manufacturer.

Successfully defended electronics manufacturer against breach of contract claims arising out of licensing agreement and totaling more than $10.1 million, obtaining nuisance value settlement.

Represented nationwide logistics broker in pursuing complex misappropriation of trade secret claims against a competitor and several former high-level employees after competitor and employees solicited client’s employees and customers and misappropriated massive amounts of confidential information, obtaining a multimillion dollar recovery.

Defended limited liability company against claims for withdrawal distributions totaling $1 million filed by several former members. After obtaining judgment in client’s favor in a case of first impression, the decision was unanimously affirmed by the Sixth Circuit.

Represented former shareholders in pursuing litigation against the purchaser of a large beverage manufacturer in litigation arising out of the purchaser’s breach of a stock purchase agreement through failure to pay accrued tax benefits following the sale, obtaining an $8.5 million settlement on clients’ behalf.

Successfully defended limited liability companies against contract and successor liability claims exceeding $1 million arising out of plaintiff’s alleged right to receive sales commissions following the termination of his relationship with the defendant companies.

Defended physicians group, its management company, and several corporate officers against numerous tort and contract claims in multimillion dollar litigation brought by the co-owner of an outpatient surgical center, obtaining dismissal of all claims, a result affirmed in its entirety on appeal.

Successfully defended real estate developer against statutory conversion and UCC claims totaling in excess of $1.5 million. The multiday trial resulted in a decision in favor of the developer on all counts. The decision was affirmed in its entirety on appeal.