Sally Dahlstrom is a solutions-oriented trial lawyer who counsels clients in complex commercial litigation matters. Sally regularly represents clients in multimillion-dollar lawsuits in state and federal courts and arbitrations across the country.
She has handled disputes on a variety of topics ranging from franchise and distribution networks, oil and gas transactions, trademark infringement, trade secrets, contracts, fraud, defamation, business disparagement, and disputes about the sale of major businesses. Sally’s diverse group of clients include major hotels, restaurant groups, food and beverage franchisors and distributors, major oil and gas companies and privately-owned independents, and media/entertainment groups.
In her franchise practice, Sally routinely defends claims by individual franchisees, under franchise statutes, for rescission, breach of the duty of good faith and fair dealing, misrepresentation and interference, enforcing terminations, and bankruptcy litigation. Sally has particular experience in the area of injunctions, especially regarding trademark infringement and enforcement of restrictive covenants against franchisees, dealers, distributors, or licensees.
In her oil and gas practice, Sally represents major oil and gas companies and privately-owned independents in a wide range of matters including cases arising under operating agreements, lease and trespass disputes, royalty litigation, and complex title disputes. Sally also provides pre-litigation counsel to her oil and gas clients, and advises on litigation risk for oil and gas transactions. Additionally, during her time in the legal group of a large public oil and gas company, Sally gained not only subject-matter experience, but unique insight into in-house counsel and business concerns, making her a more effective advocate for her clients.
Sally takes a common-sense, business-oriented approach to each case whether it requires a strongly-negotiated settlement, or the aggressive defense or prosecution of her client’s claims. An accomplished litigator, Sally realizes that the best result – an early victory – is often obtained through motion practice. For example, she recently won complete dismissal of a breach of contract and fraud suit against a major hotel franchisor and obtained summary judgment against sellers of a business to a major work wear manufacturing company for fraud which was then mutually settled.
When not serving her clients, Sally is dedicated to serving her community. Sally stays active in local college and alumni groups and enjoys her membership in several bar associations.