Portrait of Halden R. Schwallie

Halden R. Schwallie

Associate

hschwallie@ubglaw.com
Cleveland – 216.583.7220

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  • First chair on team representing manufacturer of complex water treatment systems in federal case resulting in favorable resolution for client.
  • First chair on team representing pawnbroker in bench trial resolving all claims in favor of client
  • First chair on team representing residential real estate broker that resulted in voluntary dismissal of lawsuit through negotiations prior to motion practice (with no financial resolution component for client).
  • Second chair on litigation team representing national automotive service chain in complex eminent domain action.
  • Second chair on team representing national convenience store and gas station chain in commercial real estate dispute.
  • Second chair on team representing financial institution that resolved substantial garnishment action at minimum expense to client.
  • Second chair on team representing financial institution against claims for payment of tax levies that resulted in favorable resolution for client.
  • Represented Ohio municipality in defense of breach of contract case filed by large chemical manufacturing company relating to municipally-supplied electricity through trial and appeals to District Court and Supreme Court of Ohio.
  • Represented Ohio municipality in defense of civil and administrative claims brought by former mayor who was suspended and removed from office through trial and appeals to District Court and Supreme Court of Ohio – that ultimately denied accepting jurisdiction in client’s favor.
  • Represented real estate development company in dispute with tenant that breached commercial lease.
  • Represented property development and management company in dispute over commercial development on adjoining property.
  • Represented franchise development and advisement company in AAA proceedings in dispute with former franchisor client.   
  • Represented national home builder that defeated class certification.
  • Represented professional certification company in federal injunctive relief action.
  • Represented pharmaceutical company that reached a favorable outcome for client resolving all claims and counterclaims.
  • Represented promotional products company in recovery of funds owed under franchise agreement.
  • Represented sporting goods company in defense of breach of contract claims against overseas manufacturer.
  • Represented logistics company in defense of trade secrets and breach of contract claims.
  • Represented sporting goods company in defense of breach of commercial lease claim.
  • Successfully petitioned federal agency to take corrective action regarding its bid requirements and resolicit bids.
  • Intervened on behalf of client to protect financial institution’s interest in properly identifying trustees of charitable trust.
  • Represented national bank in recovery of loans made to borrowers that declared bankruptcy.
  • Represented client in bankruptcy litigation involving fraudulent transfer claims that resulted in favorable outcome for client.
  • Represented client in recovery of investment where startup company failed to issue shares as indicated in investor agreement.
  • Represented commercial real estate company in AAA case relating to substantial construction dispute with party owning adjoining commercial property.
  • Represented purchaser in breach of lease action to exercise purchase option in lease agreement.
  • Represented loan officer in AAA case relating to workplace harassment and discrimination.
  • Key member of team in the appeal of a state agency’s bid award that was heard by the state’s board of contract appeals.
  • Key member of teams that received favorable awards denying expungement of customer complaints from financial advisor’s publicly available records in multiple cases.
  • Served as local counsel in multiple federal actions resulting in favorable dismissal of claims.
  • Regularly represents clients in disputes prior to initiation of suit to reach best possible outcome without cost of litigation. 
  • Previously served as a judicial law clerk to Magistrate Judge George J. Limbert of the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Ohio, where he managed a docket of approximately 70 cases, drafted bench memoranda, prepared Opinions & Orders and Reports & Recommendations for civil and criminal cases, assisted in conducting mediations, and resolved disputes during all stages of litigation.

Experience

  • First chair on team representing manufacturer of complex water treatment systems in federal case resulting in favorable resolution for client.
  • First chair on team representing pawnbroker in bench trial resolving all claims in favor of client
  • First chair on team representing residential real estate broker that resulted in voluntary dismissal of lawsuit through negotiations prior to motion practice (with no financial resolution component for client).
  • Second chair on litigation team representing national automotive service chain in complex eminent domain action.
  • Second chair on team representing national convenience store and gas station chain in commercial real estate dispute.
  • Second chair on team representing financial institution that resolved substantial garnishment action at minimum expense to client.
  • Second chair on team representing financial institution against claims for payment of tax levies that resulted in favorable resolution for client.
  • Represented Ohio municipality in defense of breach of contract case filed by large chemical manufacturing company relating to municipally-supplied electricity through trial and appeals to District Court and Supreme Court of Ohio.
  • Represented Ohio municipality in defense of civil and administrative claims brought by former mayor who was suspended and removed from office through trial and appeals to District Court and Supreme Court of Ohio – that ultimately denied accepting jurisdiction in client’s favor.
  • Represented real estate development company in dispute with tenant that breached commercial lease.
  • Represented property development and management company in dispute over commercial development on adjoining property.
  • Represented franchise development and advisement company in AAA proceedings in dispute with former franchisor client.   
  • Represented national home builder that defeated class certification.
  • Represented professional certification company in federal injunctive relief action.
  • Represented pharmaceutical company that reached a favorable outcome for client resolving all claims and counterclaims.
  • Represented promotional products company in recovery of funds owed under franchise agreement.
  • Represented sporting goods company in defense of breach of contract claims against overseas manufacturer.
  • Represented logistics company in defense of trade secrets and breach of contract claims.
  • Represented sporting goods company in defense of breach of commercial lease claim.
  • Successfully petitioned federal agency to take corrective action regarding its bid requirements and resolicit bids.
  • Intervened on behalf of client to protect financial institution’s interest in properly identifying trustees of charitable trust.
  • Represented national bank in recovery of loans made to borrowers that declared bankruptcy.
  • Represented client in bankruptcy litigation involving fraudulent transfer claims that resulted in favorable outcome for client.
  • Represented client in recovery of investment where startup company failed to issue shares as indicated in investor agreement.
  • Represented commercial real estate company in AAA case relating to substantial construction dispute with party owning adjoining commercial property.
  • Represented purchaser in breach of lease action to exercise purchase option in lease agreement.
  • Represented loan officer in AAA case relating to workplace harassment and discrimination.
  • Key member of team in the appeal of a state agency’s bid award that was heard by the state’s board of contract appeals.
  • Key member of teams that received favorable awards denying expungement of customer complaints from financial advisor’s publicly available records in multiple cases.
  • Served as local counsel in multiple federal actions resulting in favorable dismissal of claims.
  • Regularly represents clients in disputes prior to initiation of suit to reach best possible outcome without cost of litigation. 
  • Previously served as a judicial law clerk to Magistrate Judge George J. Limbert of the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Ohio, where he managed a docket of approximately 70 cases, drafted bench memoranda, prepared Opinions & Orders and Reports & Recommendations for civil and criminal cases, assisted in conducting mediations, and resolved disputes during all stages of litigation.