Joshua Burgener

Successfully defended out-of-state mass-marketing company in civil enforcement action alleging violations of the Tennessee Consumer Protection Act and Government Impostor Act resulting in a dismissal during a multi-day non-jury trial.

Defended multinational corporation in multi-million-dollar breach of contract suit wherein Plaintiff alleged breach of an outside manufacturing agreement for allegedly failing to deliver all products ordered after the client’s production capabilities plummeted.

Defended consumer product company in class-action litigation involving claims of false advertising.

Defended multifamily housing provider in nationwide class action asserting antitrust claims regarding use of certain third-part software tools related to rental pricing.

Defended individuals and business entities in civil enforcement action involving alleged securities fraud related to cryptocurrency.

Defended property owners and management company in suit filed by short-term rental management company alleging breach of lease agreements and violations of the Tennessee Uniform Residential Landlord and Tenant Act.

Prosecuted trade secret, breach of fiduciary duty, and breach of contract action on behalf of regional company against competitor and the former executive it hired after he absconded with formulas and other sensitive proprietary and business information.

Represented Fortune 10 retail chain in condemnation, eminent domain, and related land use and development matters in Nashville/Davidson County, TN, and throughout Tennessee, including pre- and post- judicial procedure strategy, settlement negotiations and resolutions.

Advised partners in prominent local restaurant in dispute involving allegations of fraud, breach of fiduciary duty, and misappropriation that was resolved pre-suit.

Defended healthcare services company in multiple franchise disputes with franchisees that resulted in favorable settlement terms after protracted litigation in state and federal court.

Litigated commercial lease disputes on behalf of national healthcare REIT that resulted in favorable judgments for the client.

Successfully represented publicly traded company in Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) whistleblower retaliation suit resulting in federal district court granting summary judgment.

Successfully defended national health care company against Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA) claim resulting in early dismissal.

Significant experience enforcing non-compete, non-solicitation, and other employment agreements in federal court.