Zeiger, Tigges & Little LLP , is a litigation boutique that consistently rates as one of the top litigation firms in the Midwest.In 2010, Chambers ranked the firm in the top seven General Commercial Litigation firms in Ohio, comparing it favorably to other leading litigation firms more than 10 times our size. The firm specializes in business and commercial law, with a special focus in media law, First Amendment law, legal malpractice defense, securities law and corporate governance disputes. The firm's principals have earned a reputation for vigorous and innovative representation of clients in all forums and have built a varied roster of clients ranging from large corporations, to high net-worth families.
Zeiger, Tigges & Little LLP was formed as a litigation boutique to provide clients with focused litigation services. Our attorneys are drawn from leadership positions in the litigation departments of some of the largest law firms in the United States. Our lawyers bring broad and wide-ranging experience to business litigation matters.
Lead trial counsel in defense of securities fraud and professional liability claims advanced by investor relating to loans and security arrangements in an acquisition. Plaintiffs sought in excess of $40 million. After five years of litigation and extensive discovery, Plaintiffs’ claims dismissed with prejudice. Client recovered monies on its counterclaim.
Murder
Kidnapping
A.) State ex rel. Dispatch Printing Co. v. Louden, 91 Ohio St.3d 61 (2001) — The Supreme Court issued a Writ of Mandamus ordering that proceedings in juvenile delinquency kidnapping case must be open to the media. The court also compelled production of un-redacted transcript of proceedings to the media.
The Firm specializes in business and commercial law, with special focus in legal malpractice defense, securities claims and family and corporate governance disputes. The Firm’s principals have earned a reputation for vigorous and innovative representation of clients in all forums and have built a varied roster of clients ranging from large corporations to high net-worth families.
Business Disputes
Kris Banvard represents clients in a wide variety of litigation matters, including commercial contract disputes, tort and agency-law actions, securities law, employment law, media law, First Amendment issues, and attorneys' professional liability.
Limited Liability Companies
McConnell v. Hunt Sports Enterprises, 132 Ohio App.3d 657, 725 N.E.2d 1193 (Ohio App. 10th Dist. 1999) — This case is credited with bringing professional hockey to Columbus. In a dispute regarding the construction of a new arena, this case established fiduciary law as to limited liability companies in Ohio. This case is commonly cited in law school Business Associations textbooks.
Antitrust
In Re: Foundry Resins Antitrust Litigation, United States District Court for the Southern District of Ohio, Eastern Division, Case No. 2:04-md-1638 (Frost, J.) - Co-counsel in defense of antitrust class action alleging price fixing in foundry resin market. Settled after class was certified.
LLP. Mr. Parsell’s practice focuses on complex commercial litigation with a concentration on professional malpractice defense, commercial contract disputes, corporate governance and fiduciary duties, trust law, class action defense, major insurance disputes and employment issues.
Zeiger, Tigges & Little LLP attorneys have handled virtually every type of business litigation: tender offer defense; health care industry disputes; complex construction claims; financial services claims; First Amendment, media access and public records litigation; legal malpractice defense; ERISA class action defense; multi-district price-fixing antitrust claims; and complex trust disputes are examples.