Practice Areas and Experience

Commercial Litigation

Syvertsen Law represents small and mid-sized businesses at every stage of a dispute, from pre-litigation strategy through trial, providing the kind of sophisticated representation typically reserved for large corporate clients.

Martin has litigated breach of contract claims, fraud and consumer fraud matters, insurance coverage and bad faith disputes, fiduciary duty claims, and corporate shareholder disputes. He has also advised business owners on employment separations and executive transitions — helping clients resolve sensitive matters efficiently and with minimal disruption.

    • Represented a closely-held manufacturer in a corporate share dispute; negotiating a share buy-back that preserved the company's survival and resolved an executive employment separation.

    • Represented a national gaming company in connection with a public bidding process for a casino gaming operation, advising on compliance issues and litigation strategy.

    • Represented a beverage manufacturer against various supply chain-related claims.

    • Represented numerous companies and individuals asserting and defending claims for breach of fiduciary duty among shareholders and partners.

Personal Injury & Premises Liability

When you've been hurt because of someone else's negligence, you deserve an attorney who understands not just the law, but how the other side thinks. Martin commercial, insurance, and construction litigation experience puts that insider knowledge to work for injured individuals and families. Syvertsen Law is equipped to handle a wide range of personal injury and premises liability claims.

  • Successfully litigated complex tort matters through trial and appeal in both state and federal court including car accidents, construction injuries, and law enforcement claims.

Insurance Claims and Disputes

Syvertsen Law has draws upon experience working with insurance companies to handle a variety of insurance claims and disputes on behalf of individuals and businesses including when insurers fail to honor their obligations, delay payment without justification, or act in bad faith.

Martin has represented policyholders, self-insured businesses, and managed care organizations in complex coverage disputes, pursuing bad faith claims for wrongful denial of defense and indemnification. He understands how insurers evaluate and litigate these claims — and uses that knowledge to build stronger cases for his clients.

    • Managed and executed litigation strategy for a general contractor to recoup litigation costs through bad faith claims for denial of defense and indemnification in state and federal court.

    • Represented national managed care organizations in payor-payee disputes, including indemnification and independent contractor claims.

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Construction & Contractor Disputes

Construction disputes demand an attorney who understands both the law and the work. Before law school, Martin experience training to be an architect and representing contractors and engineers informs how he approaches every construction-related matter he handles.

Syvertsen Law represents property owners, contractors, and businesses in disputes arising from construction defects, building code violations, contractor non-performance, and mechanic’s liens. Whether a matter can be resolved through negotiation or requires litigation, Martin brings the technical fluency and courtroom experience to pursue the best outcome.

    • Negotiated resolution of building code violations for commercial real estate clients, avoiding costly litigation and regulatory penalties.

    • Defended product liability claims against a tool manufacturer involving crane hook fabrication, design, and performance.

    • Represented multi-national self-insured event management company for event construction claims, including bad faith claims for denial of defense and indemnification.