Cases
Representative Matters: Representative Litigation Matters: Represented outside directors of publicly traded company in fiduciary duty claims brought by Creditors' Committee
Represented directors
officers of bankrupt company in fiduciary duty litigation
Represented large aerospace company in product liability helicopter litigation
Represented majority LLC member in derivative suit
freeze out claim by minority member
Represented outside directors of an insolvent insurance company against breach of fiduciary duty claims
Represented national conglomerate in defense of class action for RICO, breach of contract
tortious interference claims
Represented a publicly traded company in the successful defense of a shareholder class action challenging merger plans
Represented directors of a company sued for violating fiduciary duties in a shareholder derivative action
Represented a large hospital in a multi-million dollar claim for breach of fiduciary duty
breach of contract against a physician group member of a limited liability company formed as part of a joint venture
Represented a municipality in the dismissal of a $362 million dollar breach of contract claim
Represented a municipality in defense of an ordinance regulating the withdrawal of groundwater pursuant to a municipality's powers under the Indiana Home Rule Act, including oral argument before the Indiana Court of Appeals
Indiana Supreme Court
Represented a municipality in defense of a comprehensive mining ordinance enacted pursuant to municipal authority under the Indiana Home Rule Act, including oral argument before the Indiana Court of Appeals
Indiana Supreme Court
Represented a multi-national corporation in obtaining the dismissal of fraud, fraudulent transfer, conversion,
federal
state racketeering claims presenting potential exposure in excess of $50 million
Represented a developer in a six-day jury trial seeking damages for breach of contract against a municipality for failing to provide sewer service required by a contract
Represented a purchaser of defective packaging equipment against the seller asserting breach of express
implied warranties
breach of contract.
Representative Securities-Related Matters: Represented a broker-dealer in claims that a registered representative violated protocol
contractual obligations
Represented a Chapter 7 Trustee as special counsel on securities matters, including liquidation of interests
Represented a registered investment advisor regarding the sale of alternative investments
Represented a registered representative in fraud, breach of fiduciary duty,
partnership claims in a FINRA arbitration
Represented a broker-dealer
investment advisor against suitability
fraud claims in a FINRA arbitration
Represented two registered representatives in a FINRA arbitration brought by their former employer for breach of contract
Represented several parties in FINRA enforcement proceedings for alleged violations of FINRA or SEC regulations
Represented a broker-dealer in federal court litigation
threatened arbitration involving the sale of non-traditional securities
Represented claimants in FINRA arbitration for Know Your Customer claims
failure to safeguard assets
Represented a registered investment advisor against allegations of breach of fiduciary duty, fraud, securities fraud,
negligence from the sale of non-traditional notes
Represented a registered representative in successful expungement proceedings regarding his BrokerCheck report.
Representative Appellate Matters: State of Indiana v. Franciscan Alliance, Inc., et al, 2023 WL 8226129 (Ind. Ct. App. 2023)
City of Washington v. Daviess Cty. Rural Water Sys., Inc., No. 14A01-1702-PL-316, 2017 WL 6503893 (Ind. Ct. App. Dec. 20, 2017) (transfer denied after oral argument)
Watson Water Co., Inc. v. Indiana-Am. Water Co., Inc., 85 N.E.3d 840 (Ind. Ct. App. 2017) (transfer denied)
Branham Corp. v. Newl
Resources, LLC et. al., 17 N.E.3d 979 (Ind. Ct. App. 2014)
The Town of Avon v. West Central Conservancy District, et. al., 957 N.E.2d 598 (Ind. 2011)
The Town of Avon v. West Central Conservancy District, et. al., 937 N.E.2d 366 (Ind. Ct. App. 2010) (transfer granted)
Tru-Cal, Inc. v. Conrad Kacsik Instrument Systems, Inc., 905 N.E.2d 40 (Ind. Ct. App. 2009)
City of Carmel v. Martin Marietta Materials, Inc., 883 N.E.2d 781 (Ind. 2008)
LHT Capital, LLC v. Indiana Horse Racing Commission, 891 N.E.2d 646 (Ind. Ct. App. 2008)
Lauth Indiana Resort & Casino, LLC v. Lost River Development, LLC, 889 N.E.2d 915 (Ind. Ct. App. 2008)
GPI at Danville Crossing, LP v. West Central Conservancy District, 867 N.E.2d 645 (Ind. Ct. App. 2007) (transfer denied)
City of Carmel v. Martin Marietta Materials, Inc., 849 N.E.2d 1197 (Ind. Ct. App. 2006) (transfer granted)
Metro. Dev. Comm'n of Marion County v. Pinnacle Media, LLC, 846 N.E.2d 654 (Ind. 2006) (on rehearing)
Metro. Dev. Comm'n of Marion County v. Pinnacle Media, LLC, 836 N.E.2d 422 (Ind. 2005) (rehearing granted)
Metro. Dev. Comm'n of Marion County v. Pinnacle Media, LLC, 811 N.E.2d 404 (Ind. Ct. App. 2004)
Wilson v. Lincoln Fed. Sav. Bank, 790 N.E.2d 1042 (Ind. Ct. App. 2003)
Van Vactor Farms, Inc. v. Marshall County Plan Comm'n, 793 N.E.2d 1136 (Ind. Ct. App. 2003)
Johnson v. Heritage Lake Property Owners Assoc., 67A01-0506-CV-00276 (Ind. Ct. App. 2006) (unpublished opinion)
Indiana Dept. of Ins. v. Employer's Protective Ins. Co., 49A05-0208-CV-403 (Ind. Ct. App. 2004) (participating as amici curiae) (unpublished opinion).
In the majority of these cases, Paul represented these clients in the trial court as well.
