Highlights:
By thoroughly responding to the initial complaint against his client, CSH attorney Wall was able to efficiently end a lawsuit with one filing.
Summary:
A farming operation was sued for allegedly violating the Fair Housing Act, among other statutes. When the farm came to CSH attorney Marshall Wall for help, he responded to the accusations, raising numerous defenses based on the relevant regulations and case law. The judge dismissed the suit completely based on Mr. Wall’s response.
Result/Implications:
Knowledge of the law enabled CSH attorney Wall to dismantle a lawsuit against his client before it could begin, saving his client a great deal of trouble and costs.
Disclaimer: The outcome of a particular case cannot be predicated upon past results.
The outcome of a particular case cannot be predicated upon a lawyer's or law firm's past results.