Thompson Coburn’s Fiduciary Litigation practice holds a distinguished position as counsel of choice for institutional and individual fiduciaries in sophisticated trust and estate matters. Our practice combines technical precision with strategic vision to protect and advance our clients’ interests.
Our national practice brings together accomplished litigators who have cultivated decades of experience across the full spectrum of fiduciary matters. We excel in complex disputes involving:
- Fiduciary duty litigation, including breach allegations and contested administrative decisions
- Investment prudence claims and portfolio management disputes
- Administrative oversight and governance challenges
- Multi-party beneficiary conflicts and relationship dynamics
- Complex trust accounting disputes and forensic investigations
Our practitioners unite deep fiduciary law knowledge with sophisticated commercial litigation capabilities, allowing us to construct defense strategies that deliver insightful, innovative, and cost-effective legal solutions across all dimensions of trust and estate administration.
strategic advantage through experience
Our extensive trial experience in fiduciary matters, combined with our collaborative relationships with leading fiduciary and investment experts, provides exceptional value to our clients. We possess comprehensive knowledge of:
- Historical and contemporary administrative practices
- Modern portfolio theory and its practical applications
- Advanced investment management strategies
- Regulatory compliance frameworks
- Sophisticated risk management protocols
This experience proves particularly valuable for institutional fiduciaries navigating complex, high-profile matters where reputational considerations are paramount.
distinguished trial advocacy
Thompson Coburn’s approach transcends traditional trust and estate administration. Our attorneys are accomplished trial advocates who excel in:
- Strategic case development and execution
- Sophisticated presentation of complex fiduciary concepts
- Meticulous trial preparation and execution
- Zealous yet principled advocacy
- Navigation of both state and federal jurisdictions
While we frequently achieve optimal results through negotiated settlements, we maintain full readiness to pursue successful outcomes through trial and appellate proceedings when necessary.
Institutional Insight: Our focus on institutional fiduciaries enables us to leverage comprehensive understanding of financial services operations and governance.
Litigation Excellence: We serve as litigation counsel for estate planning firms seeking our advanced trial advocacy capabilities.
National Reach: Our strategically positioned offices and nationwide expertise ensure seamless representation across all jurisdictions.
Integrated Knowledge: The synthesis of our estate administration acumen and banking litigation proficiency creates an exceptionally effective advocacy platform.
