Litigation can be a confusing, expensive, unpredictable, and time-consuming process. In many disputes, the parties involved are able to settle the matter before looking to the courts for assistance. However, in the event that your dispute cannot be resolved through an informal settlement, the assistance of an attorney to guide you through the process and to serve as an advocate for you or your business is critical to your success. Crumpton Law represents businesses and individuals in all levels of Ohio courts, including small claims, common pleas, appellate, Ohio Supreme Court, and federal court.

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Services:

• BUSINESS LITIGATION. Crumpton Law assists businesses and business owners in a variety of litigation matters, including breach of contract, business fraud, interference with contract, defamation, and employment litigation. Additionally, Crumpton Law is available on short notice to defend or seek temporary restraining orders and injunctive relief on behalf of Ohio businesses.
• EMPLOYEE NON-COMPETE LITIGATION. Crumpton Law assists employees who have been sued or have had litigation threatened against them relating to a non-compete agreement, as well as small to mid-size businesses seeking to prohibit their employees from competing against the Company. See the Non-Compete Article for more information.
• NEGLIGENCE/PERSONAL INJURY. Crumpton Law represents individuals and defends businesses in cases involving slip-and-fall, car accidents, and other torts.
• RECEIVERSHIPS. Crumpton Law serves as legal counsel to court-appointed receivers in Ohio. Receivers are appointed in a number of circumstances, including for the collection of a judgment against a business and when a corporation is insolvent or in danger of becoming insolvent.

Representative Experience:

• Obtained denial of preliminary injunction on behalf of an employee sued by his former employer for violating a non-compete agreement
• Acted as counsel for Receiver for a nightclub
• Represented public entertainment venue in a negligence case, obtaining a summary judgment victory on behalf of the venue
• Granted writ of mandamus from the Ohio Supreme Court in State ex rel. Stokes v. Brunner, 120 Ohio St.3d 250 (2008), directing Ohio Secretary of State to allow observers for in-person absentee voting
• Transferred case to a different jurisdiction on behalf of a transportation company
• Won dismissal of employee’s complaint against employer for allegedly unpaid wages in small claims court
• Counseled limited liability company in business tort litigation