Brian A. Coulter

Brian is a shareholder in Roetzel’s Business Litigation practice group, where he represents businesses and their owners in high-stakes, “bet-the-company” disputes in all stages of state and federal litigation, from initial investigation through appeal. Brian defends companies in both state and nationwide class actions and routinely litigates shareholder disputes, trade secret and unfair competition disputes, UCC and breach of contract cases, and construction and design-defect claims, among many others. Clients of all sizes value Brian’s prioritization of business objectives throughout the litigation process and his recognition of the process as a means to an end—and not the end in and of itself.

Leveraging insights gained from his extensive business litigation background, Brian has also developed a sophisticated transactional, real estate, and corporate counseling practice. More than a decade of complex business litigation experience provides Brian with a unique perspective, enabling him to anticipate and mitigate potential legal and business threats before they occur. Brian is therefore frequently asked to serve as outside general counsel and to advise on matters of corporate governance, employment, and commercial and real estate transactions, ensuring that clients avoid the pitfalls that eventually lead to litigation.

Experience

• Represented both small and large organizations in state and nationwide class actions pending in state and federal court, securing favorable settlements pre-certification and succeeding in striking class claims
• Secured temporary restraining orders and preliminary injunctions on behalf of several companies against former employees, competitors, and servient estate owners, to protect client business interests
• Represented multiple commercial and residential property owners in construction defect, design defect, and breach of contract claims, winning judgments and securing highly favorable settlements
• Represented owners and licensees of intellectual property in connection with trademark, copyright, patent, and breach of contract claims, resulting in favorable judgments and seven-figure settlements
• Represented intellectual property owners in negotiating, drafting, and enforcing license agreements
• Represented sellers and purchasers of business assets, stock or membership interests, and real estate in various industries and locations throughout Ohio