Portrait of Dolores (Lola) Garcia

Dolores (Lola) Garcia

Partner | Co-Group Leader, Business Litigation

dgarcia@ubglaw.com
Cleveland – 216.583.7430

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  • Successfully defeated preliminary injunction motion and later prevailed on summary judgment in litigation representing commercial landlord in dispute with an anchor tenant.
  • Represented commercial real estate developer in arbitration related to complex construction dispute and related federal litigation.
  • Represented manufacturer in commercial arbitration related to disputes concerning asset purchase agreement indemnification provisions related to seller’s representations and warranties.
  • Counseled client with international sales and operations in export control and FCPA compliance, including advising on the impact of changing sanctions regimes, OFAC compliance, and compliance processes and procedures; Provided FCPA and export control compliance training to field personnel.
  • Represented client facing criminal and civil claims related to customs investigation. Assisted the client when federal agents arrived with a search warrant and civil pre-penalty notice, creating an action plan for all phases of the investigation, including anticipated litigation and collaborated with co-counsel on the civil penalty component. Resolved the matter without criminal charges for the company or its employees.
  • Represented a client in an internal investigation related to potential document and records tampering allegations by discretely and thoroughly managing all aspects of the investigation, including employee interviews, record reviews, and the final report. Successfully closed the investigation, providing policy changes and recommendations to ensure future compliance and monitoring.
  • Advised client on antitrust and compliance considerations related to trade group involvement and counseled on antitrust and trade law considerations related to joint venture by providing risk mitigation strategies while meeting client’s business objectives.
  • Represents municipal owned utility in significant litigation challenging the municipality’s ability to provide service to extraterritorial customers under the Ohio Constitution.
  • Represented a payment processor in civil enforcement action by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) in federal district court. Though civil penalties were imposed on other defendants, the court struck all causes of action that the CFPB brought against the payment processor defendant.
  • Represented multiple homeowners in claims regarding their right to beach access in a wealthy suburb of Cleveland. Took the case to trial and prevailed on the land-ownership claims.
  • Represented national chain in Ohio-wide litigation regarding effect of newly-passed statute that undercut client’s ability to do business in the state.
  • Represented national retail chain in complex landlord-tenant dispute through trial and appellate proceedings.
  • Represented commercial policyholders against their insurers in negotiations and active litigation in state and federal courts and in domestic and international arbitration. Matters that have involved a range of complex coverage issues including the interpretation of general liability policies, excess policies, commercial crime policy coverage, and bad faith claims.

Representative Experience

  • Successfully defeated preliminary injunction motion and later prevailed on summary judgment in litigation representing commercial landlord in dispute with an anchor tenant.
  • Represented commercial real estate developer in arbitration related to complex construction dispute and related federal litigation.
  • Represented manufacturer in commercial arbitration related to disputes concerning asset purchase agreement indemnification provisions related to seller’s representations and warranties.
  • Counseled client with international sales and operations in export control and FCPA compliance, including advising on the impact of changing sanctions regimes, OFAC compliance, and compliance processes and procedures; Provided FCPA and export control compliance training to field personnel.
  • Represented client facing criminal and civil claims related to customs investigation. Assisted the client when federal agents arrived with a search warrant and civil pre-penalty notice, creating an action plan for all phases of the investigation, including anticipated litigation and collaborated with co-counsel on the civil penalty component. Resolved the matter without criminal charges for the company or its employees.
  • Represented a client in an internal investigation related to potential document and records tampering allegations by discretely and thoroughly managing all aspects of the investigation, including employee interviews, record reviews, and the final report. Successfully closed the investigation, providing policy changes and recommendations to ensure future compliance and monitoring.
  • Advised client on antitrust and compliance considerations related to trade group involvement and counseled on antitrust and trade law considerations related to joint venture by providing risk mitigation strategies while meeting client’s business objectives.
  • Represents municipal owned utility in significant litigation challenging the municipality’s ability to provide service to extraterritorial customers under the Ohio Constitution.
  • Represented a payment processor in civil enforcement action by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) in federal district court. Though civil penalties were imposed on other defendants, the court struck all causes of action that the CFPB brought against the payment processor defendant.
  • Represented multiple homeowners in claims regarding their right to beach access in a wealthy suburb of Cleveland. Took the case to trial and prevailed on the land-ownership claims.
  • Represented national chain in Ohio-wide litigation regarding effect of newly-passed statute that undercut client’s ability to do business in the state.
  • Represented national retail chain in complex landlord-tenant dispute through trial and appellate proceedings.
  • Represented commercial policyholders against their insurers in negotiations and active litigation in state and federal courts and in domestic and international arbitration. Matters that have involved a range of complex coverage issues including the interpretation of general liability policies, excess policies, commercial crime policy coverage, and bad faith claims.

Representative Experience

  • Successfully defeated preliminary injunction motion and later prevailed on summary judgment in litigation representing commercial landlord in dispute with an anchor tenant.
  • Represented commercial real estate developer in arbitration related to complex construction dispute and related federal litigation.
  • Represented manufacturer in commercial arbitration related to disputes concerning asset purchase agreement indemnification provisions related to seller’s representations and warranties.
  • Counseled client with international sales and operations in export control and FCPA compliance, including advising on the impact of changing sanctions regimes, OFAC compliance, and compliance processes and procedures; Provided FCPA and export control compliance training to field personnel.
  • Represented client facing criminal and civil claims related to customs investigation. Assisted the client when federal agents arrived with a search warrant and civil pre-penalty notice, creating an action plan for all phases of the investigation, including anticipated litigation and collaborated with co-counsel on the civil penalty component. Resolved the matter without criminal charges for the company or its employees.
  • Represented a client in an internal investigation related to potential document and records tampering allegations by discretely and thoroughly managing all aspects of the investigation, including employee interviews, record reviews, and the final report. Successfully closed the investigation, providing policy changes and recommendations to ensure future compliance and monitoring.
  • Advised client on antitrust and compliance considerations related to trade group involvement and counseled on antitrust and trade law considerations related to joint venture by providing risk mitigation strategies while meeting client’s business objectives.
  • Represents municipal owned utility in significant litigation challenging the municipality’s ability to provide service to extraterritorial customers under the Ohio Constitution.
  • Represented a payment processor in civil enforcement action by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) in federal district court. Though civil penalties were imposed on other defendants, the court struck all causes of action that the CFPB brought against the payment processor defendant.
  • Represented multiple homeowners in claims regarding their right to beach access in a wealthy suburb of Cleveland. Took the case to trial and prevailed on the land-ownership claims.
  • Represented national chain in Ohio-wide litigation regarding effect of newly-passed statute that undercut client’s ability to do business in the state.
  • Represented national retail chain in complex landlord-tenant dispute through trial and appellate proceedings.
  • Represented commercial policyholders against their insurers in negotiations and active litigation in state and federal courts and in domestic and international arbitration. Matters that have involved a range of complex coverage issues including the interpretation of general liability policies, excess policies, commercial crime policy coverage, and bad faith claims.

Representative Experience

  • Successfully defeated preliminary injunction motion and later prevailed on summary judgment in litigation representing commercial landlord in dispute with an anchor tenant.
  • Represented commercial real estate developer in arbitration related to complex construction dispute and related federal litigation.
  • Represented manufacturer in commercial arbitration related to disputes concerning asset purchase agreement indemnification provisions related to seller’s representations and warranties.
  • Counseled client with international sales and operations in export control and FCPA compliance, including advising on the impact of changing sanctions regimes, OFAC compliance, and compliance processes and procedures; Provided FCPA and export control compliance training to field personnel.
  • Represented client facing criminal and civil claims related to customs investigation. Assisted the client when federal agents arrived with a search warrant and civil pre-penalty notice, creating an action plan for all phases of the investigation, including anticipated litigation and collaborated with co-counsel on the civil penalty component. Resolved the matter without criminal charges for the company or its employees.
  • Represented a client in an internal investigation related to potential document and records tampering allegations by discretely and thoroughly managing all aspects of the investigation, including employee interviews, record reviews, and the final report. Successfully closed the investigation, providing policy changes and recommendations to ensure future compliance and monitoring.
  • Advised client on antitrust and compliance considerations related to trade group involvement and counseled on antitrust and trade law considerations related to joint venture by providing risk mitigation strategies while meeting client’s business objectives.
  • Represents municipal owned utility in significant litigation challenging the municipality’s ability to provide service to extraterritorial customers under the Ohio Constitution.
  • Represented a payment processor in civil enforcement action by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) in federal district court. Though civil penalties were imposed on other defendants, the court struck all causes of action that the CFPB brought against the payment processor defendant.
  • Represented multiple homeowners in claims regarding their right to beach access in a wealthy suburb of Cleveland. Took the case to trial and prevailed on the land-ownership claims.
  • Represented national chain in Ohio-wide litigation regarding effect of newly-passed statute that undercut client’s ability to do business in the state.
  • Represented national retail chain in complex landlord-tenant dispute through trial and appellate proceedings.
  • Represented commercial policyholders against their insurers in negotiations and active litigation in state and federal courts and in domestic and international arbitration. Matters that have involved a range of complex coverage issues including the interpretation of general liability policies, excess policies, commercial crime policy coverage, and bad faith claims.