Eric J. Weiss

Summary judgment granted in favor of our marine consulting clients with a subsequent award of $25,000 in attorneys’ fees under Ohio’s frivolous conduct statute. Plaintiff appealed to the 6th District court of appeals, and the sanctions award was upheld on appeal.

Defense of legal malpractice claim.

Obtained motion for summary judgment in commercial litigation case involving concealment of assets, fraudulent transfers, and other improper conduct. After written discovery and several depositions, the trial court granted summary judgment in favor of our clients, as well as other defendants. The trial court subsequently awarded the reimbursement of attorneys’ fees in the amount of $25,000 to our clients after finding that Plaintiff’s continued prosecution of the claims (after the completion of discovery) was frivolous. 

Prosecution of commercial litigation to enforce arbitration award.

Obtained a defense verdict in favor of individual business owner and two businesses who were being pursued for breach of contract, breach of fiduciary duty, fraud, among other claims, by Plaintiffs who were seeking nearly $2.0 million in damages. 

Obtained motion for summary judgment in favor of rental property owners when Plaintiff alleged that a hazardous condition existed on the property which led to an injury. 

Obtained summary judgment granted in favor of law firm and attorney in legal malpractice case.