Representative Cases — John J. Schirger

Represented plaintiff Texas bank in dispute with its broker-dealer involving the marketing and sale of mortgage-backed securities. Confidential settlement reached for client resulting in substantial recovery.

Represented individual investor in alleged ponzi scheme.  Seven-figure settlement reached with broker/advisor; all invested funds were recovered for client.

Represented defendant New York investment banking firm in commercial dispute involving alleged breach of nondisclosure agreement.  Successful settlement reached for client after minimal discovery; client paid no money to Plaintiff.

Represented plaintiff widow and family members in wrongful death case of husband/father involving a defective consumer product.  Confidential settlement reached after minimal discovery.

Represented defendant manufacturer in dispute with former employee.  Summary judgment entered in favor of defendant on all counts.  Plaintiff elected not to proceed with an appeal.

Represented defendant steel contractor in lawsuit involving the construction of a power plant; defeated 90% of plaintiff’s claims and damages in week-long arbitration.

Represented plaintiff underground utility contractor in complex lien foreclosure lawsuit resulting in settlement the morning of trial where plaintiff received 100% of monies claimed.

Represented general contractor in dispute with surety concerning the construction of a food processing facility; favorable settlement reached for client without initiating lawsuit.

Represented defendant ConAgra Foods, Inc. in alleged civil false claims case where plaintiff claimed $1.2 billion in damages; summary judgment granted in favor of defendant on all counts. U.S. ex rel. Bahrani v. ConAgra, Inc., 338 F.Supp.2d 1202 (D. Colo. 2004).

Represented defendant IBM in alleged fraud case where plaintiff claimed $8.5 million in damages; summary judgment granted in favor of defendant on all counts and affirmed by the Eighth Circuit. American Shizuki Corp. v. International Business Machines, 251 F.3d 1206 (8th Cir. 2001).

Represented defendant Beatrice Company in complex environmental case where plaintiff claimed $30 million in damages in connection with acquisition and divestiture of a foundry plant; summary judgment granted in favor of defendant on all counts and affirmed by Seventh Circuit. Truck Components, Inc., et al. v. Beatrice Company, Inc. et al., 143 F.3d 1057 (7th Cir. 1998).

Represented defendant broker/dealer in complex securities and commodities' ponzi scheme cases where plaintiffs claimed damages in excess of $100 million; after close of discovery, favorable settlements reached for client through mediation.

Represented defendant in alleged internet fraud case where plaintiff claimed $2.5 million in damages; favorable settlement reached for client shortly before trial.

Represented defendant majority owner in minority shareholder dispute where plaintiff claimed $1.5 million in damages; case dismissed in favor of defendant after full evidentiary hearing and plaintiff elected not to appeal.

Represented defendant owner/landlord in complex dispute with tenant; favorable settlement reached for client after successful trial.

Represented defendants nationwide in lead paint products liability cases; cases resolved through successful summary judgment practice or mediation.

Represented widower and young children in personal injury and wrongful death case; obtained maximum recovery for clients under various insurance policies without initiating a lawsuit.