Charles Kenneth Maier

Charlie is as comfortable in a corporate boardroom as he is in a farmers field, on a factory floor or in a showroom. He brings the client perspective to his work from providing clients with business advice and recommendations to a fair and honest assessment of litigation. He is known by his clients to have a high level of expertise and responsiveness, provide exceptional client service, know the business side, and provide legal options and perspective from a client point of view. Charlie said, I take the long view with clients and think about the big picture. I have straight, pragmatic conversations with clients, and always consider what is in their best interest.Practice Group Leader of Lathrop GPMs National Litigation & Dispute Resolution Group, Charles Charlie Maier is an experienced, strategic litigator and trusted choice for individuals and businesses facing complicated and acrimonious disputes. His clients include global Fortune 100 companies, international franchises, national and regional manufacturers, entrepreneurial ventures, and privately held and family businesses. He represents clients in myriad industries including farming and ranching, manufacturing and component parts, technology including artificial intelligence (AI), private equity funds, health care, animal care, energy, auto, trucking and transportation, chemicals, and agricultural equipment. Charlie is often engaged by clients facing bet-the-company issues and business divorces. Such matters often stem from ownership disputes or failed transactions, for which Charlie helps long-time partners and family business owners sort through the emotional issues and focus on the practical needs of the matters strategically. He is a straight-forward, empathetic and tenacious advocate who focuses on the things worth fighting for. He says, I care deeply about the best results possible for the clients. What is best for the client drives the strategy from the initial conversation through resolution. Clients further benefit from Charlies analytical and mathematical acumen, especially when financial and valuation issues are of primary importance. Clients rely on Charlie for:Business owner and shareholder disputes regarding fiduciary duties, valuations, and governance. Complex business transaction disputes, including bet-the-company matters, M&A disputes, breach of asset or stock purchase agreements, closely held business litigation, joint ventures, securities, real estate, professional malpractice, and fraudulent transfers. Trust, estate, and probate issues, including the transfer of business ownership and assets. Post corporate sale duties, financial discrepancies, and other issues that surface - sometimes years later - after companies have merged or been acquired. Special Litigation Committees - Throughout his career, Charlie has hired many professionals to serve on Special Litigation Committees and has served in the role of the sole member of a Special Litigation Committee. In addition to leading in the courtroom, Charlie has served in firm leadership as a practice group chair, board member, and past managing officer of the firm. More Less