Business and Commercial Litigation

This is the core of our practice. We help businesses solve complex commercial disputes, and we bring the strategy and determination to win. Our experience spans:

  • Shareholder Disputes / Derivative Actions

  • Oppression & Squeeze-Out of Minority Business Owners

  • Fraud

  • Breach of Contract

  • Bankruptcy

  • Products Liability

  • Qui Tam/ Whistleblower Actions

  • Intellectual Property Litigation

  • Financial Services Litigation

  • Insurance Coverage Litigation

  • Divorces Involving Business Assets

  • Noncompetition / Nondisclosure Agreements

  • Breach of Fiduciary Duty

  • Tortious Interference

Intellectual Property

The attorneys of Loftin Holt have assisted clients in securing dozens of patents, trademarks, and copyrights. One of our Partners, David Holt, is a licensed patent attorney with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. We can help you identify and protect your business’s intangible assets.

Our attorneys also have broad experience litigating patent, trademark, and copyright infringement claims. From California to Delaware, Texas to Wisconsin, and home in Alabama, our attorneys have represented clients in intellectual property litigation.

  • Patent Infringement

  • Copyright Infringement

  • Trademark Infringement

  • Trade Secret Misappropriation

Litigation on Behalf of Individuals

Loftin Holt Hall Hargett LLP represents individuals as well as businesses. Whether you have been sued in your individual capacity, have a claim related to your ownership or employment with a business, or have been injured, our attorneys can guide you through all aspects of the legal process.

  • Trust and Estate Litigation

  • Divorces Involving Business Assets

  • Insurance Coverage Litigation

  • Civil Rights Litigation

  • Personal Injury Litigation

Outside Counsel Services

Many businesses need reliable, consistent legal counsel but do not have in-house lawyers. We serve as trusted outside counsel, structuring flexible plans and rates so businesses of any size can have on-demand access to legal advice.

Appeals

Trial courts and juries sometimes make unexpected decisions. When an initial ruling is not what we or our clients expect, we have the experience to continue fighting for our clients’ interests throughout the appellate process. Our attorneys have successfully handled appeals in many state and federal appellate courts, including the Alabama Supreme Court and the Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals.

Government Enforcements & Investigations

Our attorneys guide clients through government investigations and enforcement actions, including False Claims Act matters, HUD guideline investigations, and related criminal exposure.

Employment Law

We represent clients in employment litigation and advise businesses on the full range of employment issues that may arise, such as:

  • Policies and Handbooks

  • Termination and Disciplinary Decisions

  • Internal Workplace Investigations

  • Department of Labor Investigations

  • Wage & Hour Issues

  • Requests for Accommodation

  • Family Medical Leave Act Requests

  • Employment Discrimination Litigation

Real Estate Litigation

The real estate and construction industry in North Alabama is booming. When problems arise, we are here to help. From transactions gone awry, to construction management disputes, to employment issues unique to the real estate industry, our attorneys have handled it.