Karl A. Borgsmiller

Associate

P: 314.754.4876

E: borgsmiller@capessokol.com

HIGHLIGHT

Successfully negotiated a $45,000 settlement in mediation in a commercial vehicle collision case in Texas with a disabled Plaintiff demanding over $1,000,000 in damages.

HIGHLIGHT

Granted summary judgment in a product liability action involving an alleged elevator malfunction after successfully arguing Florida’s statute of repose barred all claims.

Experience at Work

Karl practices complex civil litigation with a focus on commercial matters and has represented businesses and individuals in state and federal courts throughout the United States. An experienced litigator, Karl has handled matters involving contract disputes, real estate and property disputes, construction defects, eminent domain, tax, product liability, premises liability, commercial vehicle collisions, and business torts including trade secrets, defamation, injurious falsehood, tortious interference, conversion, misrepresentation, and breach of fiduciary duty. He advises clients through all stages of litigation from inception to trial and resolves legal issues through effective and efficient problem-solving. Karl’s diligence and commitment to excellence ensures that clients receive the highest level of representation and advocacy.

In the Community

Karl is an Ambassador for St. Louis Children’s Hospital and is committed to improving the lives of patients and families through service, fundraising, and spreading awareness.

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Litigation

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REPRESENTATIONS

Served as the lead associate in a misappropriation of trade secrets case involving multi-national corporations which resulted in a seven-figure settlement for our client.
Granted summary judgment in a property dispute involving a roadway easement which allowed the public to access our client’s commercial development.
Secured a significant trial victory in Effingham, IL, winning a $1.22 million jury verdict.
Successfully negotiated a $45,000 settlement in mediation in a commercial vehicle collision case in Texas with a disabled Plaintiff demanding over $1,000,000 in damages.
Granted summary judgment in a product liability action involving an alleged elevator malfunction after successfully arguing Florida’s statute of repose barred all claims.
Successfully negotiated a $5,000 settlement on behalf of an apartment complex in Arizona in a premises liability case with a Plaintiff alleging over $250,000 in medical specials.

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