Complex Commercial & Financial Disputes

Sullivan & Worcester tries cases on behalf of public and private companies, prosecuting and defending a wide range of complex commercial claims in federal and state courts. We have defended our clients' interests in class actions, contract disputes, insurance coverage controversies, fraud claims, and bankruptcy and collections actions.

Representative Client Work

Defended a maritime insurer against coverage claims of several hundred million dollars for asbestos related illness
Secured dismissal of all claims against a NYSE-listed company in multiple consolidated litigations arising from charges of tortious conduct and unfair competition designed to drive a competitor out of business
Represented a national insurance and financial securities company in numerous litigations, workouts and negotiated resolutions of securities, fiduciary and other claims arising out of three mezzanine investment funds
Settled successfully an antitrust claim against the world's preeminent manufacturer of pyrolitic carbon heart valves by its former New England distributor
Represented a foreign manufacturer of optical fiber in a successful multimillion dollar breach-of-contract claim against a domestic customer
Defended a unit of a major international accounting firm in lawsuits arising from the collapse of a software company
Represented both purchasers and sellers of companies and assets in post-closing disputes including alleged breach of representations and warranties, balance sheet adjustments, valuation controversies and indemnification rights