Civil Litigation
McElroy Law, LLC devotes its practice exclusively to civil litigation; that is suing individuals and/or businesses that have harmed others or defending individuals and/or businesses who have been sued.The firm’s founder and owner, Brian T. McElroy, has participated in all phases of litigation. In addition, Mr. McElroy has extensive settlement negotiation experience and has conducted formal and informal mediation.
McElroy Law, LLC can handle any of your civil litigation matters, and is prepared to discuss those with you. Mr. McElroy has particular experience in the following areas:
Business and Commercial Litigation
Mr. McElroy has successfully represented businesses involving claims for negligence, fraud, breach of contract, breach of fiduciary duties, and various statutory violations.
Contract Disputes and Breach of Contract
Mr. McElroy has represented businesses and individuals for breach of written and oral contracts and various related common law claims, such as unjust enrichment, conversion, and promissory estoppel.
Securities Litigation, Securities Fraud, and Stockbroker Malpractice
Mr. McElroy began his legal career defending broker-dealers, registered representatives, investment advisors, investment companies, and corporate directors and officers for alleged violations of state and federal securities law. He has since represented a number of individuals prosecuting securities fraud claims. Mr. McElroy’s experience includes successfully defending the former CEO of a large American steel corporation in a $350 million federal securities class action lawsuit alleging false information in a proxy request.Shareholder and Partnership Disputes
Mr. McElroy has prosecuted a number of cases on behalf of minority shareholders against the directors, officers, and majority shareholders of the company.Consumer Protection
Mr. McElroy has represented individuals who have been injured by businesses as well as defended companies who have been accused of violating various consumer protection statutes.
Fair Debt Collection Practices Act Litigation (FDCPA)
Mr. McElroy has represented some of the largest debt collection agencies in the United States, for alleged violations of the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act and various related Ohio statutes.Fair Credit Report Act Litigation (FCRA)
Mr. McElroy has represented Ohio based credit reporting agencies and an Ohio based background search firm for alleged violations of the Fair Credit Reporting Act and various related Ohio statutes.Ohio Consumer Sales Practices Act Litigation
Mr. McElroy has represented businesses and individuals pursuing as well as defending various claims under the Ohio Consumer Sales Practices Act.Employment Disputes
Mr. McElroy has represented both employers and employees involved in various employment disputes.Wrongful Termination
Mr. McElroy has represented employers and employees regarding claims of wrongful termination in violation of various Ohio and federal statutes.Insurance Law
Not only has Mr. McElroy represented numerous insurance companies and their insureds, but he has also been in the somewhat unique position of having prosecuted numerous claims against insurance companies.
Insurance Coverage Disputes and Bad Faith
Mr. McElroy has represented insurance companies against claims of bad faith denial of insurance as well as prosecuted claims against insurance companies for their bad faith denial of claims.Home Owners
Mr. McElroy has represented insurance companies and their insureds involving various claims pertaining to home owner’s insurance policies.Auto
Mr. McElroy has defended insurance companies, their insureds, and prosecuted claims for those injured in auto accidents. His representation has involved policy interpretation and uninsured/underinsured motorist coverage claims.Directors and Officers
Mr. McElroy has represented directors and officers of companies that have been sued by their insureds for various claims, including fraud, negligence, breach of fiduciary duty, and securities law violations.Personal Injury, Bodily Injury, Tort, and Negligence
Mr. McElroy has represented businesses and individuals concerning personal injury claims. His representation ranges from slip and fall accidents, to allegations of product liability, to automobile accidents.Defamation – Slander and Libel Litigation
Mr. McElroy has represented individuals who have alleged Defamation or who themselves have been accused of Defamation.Auto Accident
Mr. McElroy has represented persons injured in auto accidents as well as those individuals who have been accused of causing an auto accident. Having worked on both sides of a lawsuit provides a unique insight and allows for a better quality of service.Slip and fall
Mr. McElroy has defended and prosecuted slip and fall claims; defended businesses that have been sued by injured persons and prosecuted claims for persons who have fallen at a business.
Proudly servicing clients throughout Northeast Ohio, including Cuyahoga County, Lorain County, Medina County, Summit County, Portage County, Geauga County, and Lake County and the cities of Cleveland, Akron, Canton, Youngstown, Toledo, Westlake, Bay Village, Lakewood, Rocky River, North Olmsted, Olmsted Falls, Olmsted Township, Berea, Fairview Park, Parma, Seven Hills, Strongsville, North Royalton, Brunswick, Independence, Brecksville, and Broadview Heights, Shaker Heights, Cleveland Heights, Mentor, Euclid, Beachwood, Bedford, Solon, Mayfield, North Ridgeville, Avon, Avon Lake, Elyria, and Lorain.
