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Litigation

Business disputes, enforcement actions, and strategic advocacy

Dispute Resolution and Litigation Counsel for Businesses and Institutions

WH Burkley represents businesses, financial institutions, and individuals in complex disputes across a wide range of industries. We provide strategic, business-focused counsel to help clients manage risk, resolve disputes efficiently, and protect their interests when litigation cannot be avoided.

Our team handles matters in state and federal courts, arbitration, and administrative proceedings. We approach every dispute with a clear objective: align legal strategy with business goals and pursue the most effective path to resolution.

Commercial LitigationContract, business tort, and complex commercial dispute resolution →
Real Estate & Construction LitigationResolving real estate, construction, and development-related disputes →
Employment LitigationDefense of employment claims, workplace disputes, and agency proceedings →
Employee Benefits, ERISA & Tax DisputesResolving benefit, fiduciary, and tax-related controversies →
Shareholder & Partnership DisputesOwnership, governance, and fiduciary disputes among business stakeholders →
Trust & Estate LitigationFiduciary disputes, will contests, and estate-related conflicts →
Consumer Finance DefenseDefense of consumer financial services claims and regulatory actions →
Health Care EnforcementRegulatory investigations, enforcement actions, and compliance disputes →
Federal, State, & Local Tax DisputesRepresentation in tax audits, appeals, and controversy matters →
Professional & Regulatory DefenseDefense of licensing, disciplinary, and regulatory enforcement matters →
Environmental & Regulatory LitigationEnvironmental enforcement, permitting, and regulatory dispute resolution →
White Collar Criminal DefenseDefense of government investigations and criminal enforcement actions →
Emergency Injunctive ReliefObtaining and opposing temporary restraining orders and injunctions →
Appellate ProceedingsStrategic handling of appeals and post-judgment review →
Internal Corporate InvestigationsIndependent investigations, compliance reviews, and response strategies →
Creditors’ Rights & RemediesEnforcement and recovery strategies →

Practice Group Leader

John J. Richardson, Chair

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MEET THE TEAM
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Our Approach

  • Align litigation strategy with each client’s business objectives and risk tolerance
  • Move matters forward efficiently through all phases of a dispute
  • Coordinate across practice areas to address legal, financial, and operational impacts
  • Focus on early resolution where appropriate while preparing every matter for trial
  • Prioritize responsiveness, clear communication, and strong advocacy

Why WH Burkley

  • Practical, business-oriented litigation counsel
  • Experience across complex commercial, regulatory, employment, fiduciary, and enforcement disputes
  • Ability to handle matters in courts, arbitration, and administrative proceedings
  • Strategic approach to balancing risk, cost, and business objectives
  • Responsive, partner-level advocacy focused on efficient resolution and trial readiness

Recognition

Best Law Firms | Cleveland

  • Band 1 – Litigation – Bankruptcy

Best Law Firms | Pittsburgh

  • Band 1 – Litigation – Bankruptcy
  • Band 2 – Litigation – Commercial

Best Law Firms | US

  • Band 2 – Litigation – Bankruptcy

*Certain recognitions displayed on this page were earned prior to the formation of WH Burkley LLP and may reflect the accomplishments of our legacy firms, Walter Haverfield LLP and Bernstein-Burkley, P.C.

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