Trevor Covey is a seasoned trial lawyer who represents clients in high-stakes commercial litigation across the country and before international arbitration tribunals. Known for his strategic thinking, courtroom presence and relentless focus on results, Trevor is often tapped to lead matters that are likely to proceed to trial. He also frequently argues appeals in state and federal courts nationwide.
Trevor’s practice spans a broad range of disputes, including post-M&A fallout, trade secret misappropriation, complex contract claims and class actions. He represents clients in sectors such as financial services, industrial and consumer manufacturing, private equity, energy and technology, as well as matters and clients in the residential mortgage and fintech industries.
Clients rely on Trevor not just for his litigation skills but for his ability to understand the business impact of disputes and develop strategies aligned with their broader goals. His trial record includes dismissals, summary judgments and multimillion-dollar arbitration awards, many involving bet-the-company exposure.
Trevor is frequently sought after for his ability to cut through complexity, command the courtroom and deliver results when the stakes are highest.
Representative Experience
- Achieved on behalf of national home improvement and services retailer dismissal of a consumer class action in the District of New Jersey.
- On behalf of global manufacturer and supplier of polymer products, secured in Delaware Chancery Court injunctive relief ceasing competitor’s operations for post-acquisition breach of stock purchase agreement.
- Defended Fortune 500 energy company in the Supreme Court of New York, Commercial Division against eight-figure claims of breach of contract and fraud related to the sale of generation assets.
- Defended Fortune 200 company in a multi-million-dollar breach of contract action in the Southern District of New York. The District Court dismissed all claims with prejudice and, following appeal, the Second Circuit affirmed.
- On behalf of a global paint and coatings company, defeated eight-figure breach of contract claims and achieved complete award of counterclaims following international arbitration hearing before three-member tribunal.
- Obtained and collected on behalf of Fortune 500 energy company a multi-million-dollar arbitration award for breach of contract following a hearing before a three-member arbitration panel. The arbitration panel also awarded attorneys’ fees, which the Sixth Circuit affirmed.
- Defended private equity firm and board of directors and portfolio company against nine-figure claims of breach of fiduciary duty, fraud, and breach of contract brought by senior debt provider resulting in complete defense verdict after multi-month jury trial.
- Defended global contract manufacturer in arbitration against nine-figure trade secret misappropriation claims.
- Representing on appeal major waste management corporation in successful reversal of largest employment verdict in Ohio history of nearly $50 million.
- Representing a leading aerospace jet engine component manufacturer in nine-figure arbitration against a customer alleging breach of contract and breach of warranty claims.
- Defended one of the nation’s largest home improvement companies in putative nationwide class action alleging a latent defect in the company’s product.
- Successfully defended CEO of HTV Industries, a Delaware corporation, from claims of breach of fiduciary duty and fraud brought by a minority shareholder and fellow board member. The lawsuit presented complex questions under Delaware corporate law. After multiple rounds of briefing, the Court granted our motion to dismiss in its entirety.
- Defended Swedish technology company against claims of international trade secret theft and misappropriation claims.
- Representing Cleveland Electric Illuminating Company (“CEI”), a FirstEnergy subsidiary, in litigation challenging the constitutionality of a municipality-owned competitor’s expansion into CEI’s exclusive service territory. The challenge seeks injunctive relief prohibiting Cleveland Public Power (“CPP”), a municipal electric utility operated by the City of Cleveland, from selling outside Cleveland, arguing that Cleveland is exceeding its powers under the “home rule” amendments to the Ohio Constitution.
- Representing global petrochemical companies against mass tort and toxic exposure claims in multi-district cases and class actions.
- Representing national retailer of consumer products in successful denial of class certification in multiple class actions alleging various warranty and consumer protection claims.
- Representing a major automotive parts manufacturer in complete dismissal of seven-figure defect and personal injury claims.
- Representing nation states in bilateral investment treaty disputes involving billions in disputed claims.
- Representing a major insurance company in dismissal of seven-figure indemnity claims.
- Representing on appeal a major automotive manufacturer in reversal of improper award of attorneys’ fees.
- Representing local medical implant manufacturer against eight-figure breach of contract claims brought by one of its out-of-state sales agencies.
- Representing a major bank against claims made by a court-appointed trustee stemming from a nine-figure embezzlement scheme.
- Representing national manufacturing company in complete dismissal of employer intentional tort and punitive damages claims.
- Representing national IT services company against seven-figure breach of contract and warranty claims.
