Litigation and Dispute Resolution

The Litigation and Dispute Resolution practice represents clients in high-stakes disputes across all stages of litigation, arbitration, and alternative dispute resolution (ADR). Attorneys in this practice are trusted advocates for corporations, institutions, executives, and individuals involved in complex commercial, regulatory, and civil controversies.

With a focus on strategic risk management and practical outcomes, the practice combines deep trial experience with strong negotiation capabilities to resolve disputes efficiently and effectively—whether through courtroom litigation or negotiated settlement.

 

Core services include:

  • Commercial Litigation
    • Representation in breach of contract cases, business torts, partnership and shareholder disputes, fraud claims, and complex multi-party litigation in state and federal courts.
  • Corporate and Securities Litigation
    • Defense of companies, boards, and officers in shareholder derivative suits, securities class actions, fiduciary duty claims, and internal governance disputes.
  • Employment and Labor Disputes
    • Litigating claims involving wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage and hour violations, non-compete enforcement, and retaliation claims before courts and administrative agencies.
  • Real Estate and Construction Litigation
    • Handling disputes involving real estate transactions, leases, construction contracts, mechanic’s liens, zoning, and development rights.
  • Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)
    • Advocating in arbitration proceedings (AAA, JAMS, ICC, etc.), mediation sessions, and informal settlement negotiations. Counseling clients on contractual dispute resolution clauses and enforcement of arbitral awards.
  • Regulatory and Government Investigations
    • Representing clients in enforcement actions, subpoenas, and investigations by federal and state agencies (SEC, DOJ, FTC, state attorneys general, and others).
  • Internal Investigations and Crisis Response
    • Conducting privileged internal investigations into allegations of misconduct, fraud, compliance violations, or whistleblower claims. Advising boards and executives on litigation exposure and mitigation.
  • Appellate Advocacy
    • Handling civil appeals and writs in state and federal appellate courts. Advising trial counsel on preserving issues for appeal and developing appellate strategy.

The following individuals practice in this area:

Joseph Bohling
Richard Kaufman
Rene Del Barco
Alexandra Ong
Andrew Toig
James Waite

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We negotiate, document, and provide follow-on legal services for equipment manufacturers, distributors, dealers, and lessors worldwide.

 

Over many years, our attorneys have successfully negotiated, documented, and closed a vast array of business transactions, including manufacturer-dealer relationships as well as business purchases, sales, leases, and financing transactions throughout North America and in over 20 countries.

 

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Joseph E. Bohling, Esq., is a distinguished legal professional with a dynamic career spanning prestigious automotive OEMs, global manufacturers, educational and healthcare institutions, private equity, venture capital, and publicly traded companies. Recognized as a thought leader in global business strategy and human capital development, Joseph has served as a top global Legal-Human Resources-Total Rewards officer and premier Executive Coach to corporate senior leadership.

Having successfully fulfilled CEO, COO, CHRO, and In-House Counsel roles for organizations ranging from Global 1000 corporations to small and midsize companies, he has consistently catalyzed transformative growth across diverse sectors including manufacturing, professional services, and healthcare. 

Mr. Bohling’s practice focuses on the following:

 
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Richard Kaufman is a corporate and litigation attorney with over 30 years of experience. Richard previously served as a trial attorney for nine years with the U.S. Attorneys’ Office in Denver. As an Assistant U.S. Attorney, he specialized in employment discrimination claims litigating over one hundred cases and tort claims brought against the United States government, including medical malpractice and catastrophic injury claims.

Before joining the Department of Justice, he served seven years as Deputy Attorney General of the State of Colorado where he was Chief of the Enforcement Division and responsible for litigating securities, tax, Medicaid and consumer fraud cases on behalf of the State of Colorado. In addition, he was the liaison for the Attorney General to both the Governor and the Colorado General Assembly including legal analysis of all enrolled bills sent to the Governor and presenting the Attorney General legislative agenda to the General Assembly through testimony before legislative committees.

 

Richard is also a veteran of the United States Air Force.

 

Mr. Kaufman’s practice focuses on the following:

 

 

He can be reached via telephone at (866) 582-2586 and via email at richard@jameswaitelaw.com

Rene Del Barco is a University of Puget Sound Coolidge Otis Chapman Honors Program graduate. He received a Bachelors of Science in Biochemistry and two minors in Bioethics and Mathematics.

 

While at the University of Puget Sound, he was the three-year captain of the Varsity Men’s Tennis Team, the President of the Interfraternal Council, and he completed biochemical research on the synthesis of Bismuth Nanoparticles.

 

Rene received numerous awards and recognitions while at the University of Puget Sound such as the Roderick MacArthur Award for excellence in Presentation of the Honors Thesis and the Robin Hamilton Award for Attitude and Effort which led his team to achievement. He has professional experience in the healthcare industry as an operating room technician, an emergency medical technician, and a construction site medical technician. 

 

Rene is fluent in both English and Spanish and conversational in French.

 

Mr. Del Barco works with our attorneys in the following areas: 

 

He can be reached via telephone at (866) 582-2586 and via email at RDB@jwlinternational.com

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Alexandra Ong is a J.D. graduate of the University of Denver Sturm College of Law. Originally from Fort Worth, Texas, she earned her B.B.A. in Management with a Pre-Law focus and a Certificate in International Business Studies from Mays Business School at Texas A&M University, graduating magna cum laude.

 

While in law school, Alexandra served as the Senior Editor for Race to the Bottom, the university’s business law blog. She also served as a student attorney in the Community and Economic Development Clinic, where she provided pro bono legal counsel to nonprofits and small businesses. Alexandra is also a published contributor to Colorado Evidence Courtroom Manual (2024–2025 and 2025–2026 editions).

 

Since joining JWL in 2023, Alexandra has worked on a range of complex matters and is experienced in international legal research, contract drafting, and regulatory analysis.

 

Ms. Ong works with our attorneys in the following areas:

She can be reached via telephone at (866) 582-2586 and via email at ALO@jwlinternational.com

Andrew Toig, Esq. serves as Of Counsel to JWL International, where he specializes in complex domestic and international commercial transactions and outside general counsel services. 

Mr. Toig’s practice spans equipment, telecommunications, secured transactions, international business law, corporate governance, and technology partnerships. He brings extensive experience in contract drafting and negotiation, regulatory compliance, and risk management, delivering pragmatic legal solutions that balance business objectives with risk mitigation.

A graduate of Duke University School of Law, Mr. Toig contributes significant in-house corporate experience. He previously served as Associate Corporate Counsel for DISH Network and as Legal Fellow with Denver Water’s Office of General Counsel, where he advised on water rights, infrastructure development, and compliance matters.

A Colorado native and graduate of Colorado College, Mr. Toig founded the Law Students for Accessibility organization at Duke Law School and remains active in advocacy as a member of the Colorado Disability Bar Association. He serves as a board member of the Colorado Insurance Council and is an active member of the Greater Englewood Chamber of Commerce and Colorado State Bar Association.

In addition to the focuses below, he also has knowledge in: Regulatory Compliance and Risk Management, Contract Drafting and Negotiation, Corporate Governance Matters, and Privacy and Data Security.

Mr. Toig’s practice focuses on the following:

Mr. Toig can be reached at (866) 582-2586 or ART@jwlinternational.com

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James R. Waite, Esq., is a corporate and transactional attorney with over 30 years of experience in buying, selling and leasing businesses, equipment and real estate. Mr. Waite has served as General Counsel, CEO, CFO and COO for companies ranging from airlines to equipment lessors. He wrote the American Rental Association’s book on rental contracts and has been published over 100 times in various national and international publications, including Equipment World, RER Magazine, International Rental News, Rental Magazine, ForConstructionPros and the Atlanta Journal Constitution.  He also routinely presents at industry association conferences. Mr. Waite is a veteran of the United States Air Force, has a BBA in Finance from the University of Texas at San Antonio, a Juris Doctor from St. Mary’s University, and an MBA from Northwestern University.

 

Mr. Waite’s practice focuses on the following:

 

He can be reached via telephone at (866) 582-2586 or via email at JRW@jwlinternational.com

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