Reynolds Frizzell LLP attorneys Jean Frizzell and Harris Wells and paralegal and tech specialist Misty Davis prevailed earlier this year at trial on behalf of Michael Pohl and the Law Offices of Michael A. Pohl PLLC.
Pohl retained Reynolds Frizzell to prosecute a theft of trade secrets action concerning the misappropriation of Pohl’s confidential client list and client contracts. Pohl filed suit alleging that another law firm and lawyer improperly purchased Pohl’s confidential client list, 11,000 client files and contracts from independent contractors working for Pohl in order to solicit Pohl’s clients to bring failed barratry claims against Pohl.
This case was heavily litigated. However, on every major issue, Pohl prevailed, including on an interlocutory appeal early in the case. The case was tried in August 2023, and the jury awarded Pohl over $6mm in their verdict. Included in that amount is $3mm in punitive damages the jury unanimously awarded after finding that there was clear and convincing evidence that the misappropriation of Pohl’s trade secrets constituted a willful and malicious misappropriation.
Congratulations to our clients and the Reynolds Frizzell team behind this significant win.