Testimonials

"Nowak & Stauch lawyers have a practical, common sense approach to legal representation they understand that I don't make money by litigating, and provide me with strategies to avoid it. When litigation is necessary, they are effective and aggressive in protecting my bottom line."

"My husband and I purchased a three-store dry cleaning operation in May 2004, investing the majority of our life savings into the business. By the time we discovered the seller of the business had misrepresented several key facts, including the nature of the lease terms, the revenues and expenses associated with running the stores, and the condition of the equipment, it was too late. Despite our best efforts, the business failed. Having invested nearly all of our resources in the business, we soon fell behind on personal obligations, including our mortgage. Ultimately, we were forced to sell our home of 12 years, losing all of the equity we had established, in order to avoid foreclosure. To make matters worse, the sellers who had defrauded us filed suit for breach of contract, seeking to recover the remaining $150,000 owed on the purchase price, plus attorney's fees. During this desperate time, a bankruptcy attorney referred us to Nowak & Stauch, LLP.

We met with Tom Stauch and he agreed to take our case, filing an answer and counterclaim in the lawsuit. After an unsuccessful mediation, Mr. Stauch filed for and obtained a summary judgment on our defenses and counterclaims. At trial, we were awarded a judgment against the sellers in the amount of $841,000, including $500,000 of punitive damages. Mr. Stauch and his firm met and exceeded every goal we set at the beginning of our relationship. We would strongly recommend Mr. Stauch and his firm to anyone in need of legal assistance, and are most grateful for his help."