Darren Sharp co-chairs the firm’s Franchise, Distribution and Antitrust practice group. He has successfully tried jury trials to verdict in state and federal courts and arbitrations involving business and employment disputes. His experience extends to land use law, especially involving eminent domain, constitutional issues, zoning, and obtaining land use approvals. Because of his achievements, Darren is recognized as a Missouri/Kansas Super Lawyer® and received an “AV-Preeminent” peer review rating from Martindale-Hubbell.
For medium-sized to large corporations, Darren litigates national and international disputes that challenge a company’s ongoing operations and financial security. He handles issues regarding distributorship agreements; general breach of contract; and business torts such as fraud, misrepresentation, conversion, and interference with contract; unfair and deceptive trade practices; and intellectual property claims, including trademark infringement and dilution claims. In state and federal courts and before panels and single arbitrators, Darren advocates for clients in commercial disputes and business-related torts.
