Madsen Haker PLLC collaborates closely with its clients to resolve disputes efficiently —often before a lawsuit is filed, and frequently after litigation has begun but before the expense and uncertainty of trial. Drawing on deep experience in state and federal litigation and arbitration proceedings, the firm advises clients on early case assessment, negotiation strategy, and the full range of alternative dispute resolution (ADR) options tailored to the dispute and the client’s business objectives. Whether a matter involves a commercial contract, financial dispute, partnership conflict, or cross-border business issue, Madsen Haker PLLC works to position clients for favorable results in mediation, settlement conferences, and arbitration hearings, including domestic and international disputes.

Our representative matters include:

• Represented securities broker in Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) proceedings concerning allegations of fraud and unsuitable investment recommendations.
• Represented former partner of a prominent architectural and interior design firm in arbitration proceedings involving non-competition and non-solicitation issues before the American Arbitration Association (AAA).
• Obtained favorable settlement of multi-million dollar construction contract dispute before Judicial Arbitration and Mediation Services (JAMS) mediator.
• Obtained dismissal of FINRA arbitration claims asserted by public energy company against broker-dealer relating to claimant’s purchases of student loan auction rate securities.
• Obtained a $24 million judgment in International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) arbitration on behalf of an international telecommunications company against a foreign government for improper termination of a services contract.
• Represented Caribbean distributors of petroleum products in ICC arbitration proceedings brought in France alleging breach of contract.
• Obtained dismissal of FINRA arbitration claims asserted by hedge fund against investment bank relating to purchase of variable-rate debt instruments and preferred shares.
• Mediated various business disputes and contract claims, including the representation of foreign medical device manufacturers, real estate owners/operators, and e-commerce start-up companies.
• Obtained favorable settlements in three FINRA arbitrations instituted by energy company, pharmaceutical subsidiary, and senior living insurance company relating to claimants’ purchases of variable-rate debt instruments, including student loan and municipal auction rate securities.