Experience
Favorable Settlement Following Two-Week Trial for Business Owner
Successfully defended claims of fraud and breach of contract for business owner working in the delivery industry. Secured a favorable settlement for client on the last day of a two-week trial, resolving all claims and protecting client’s business.
Complete Dismissal of Claims and $350,000 Judgment in Real Estate Dispute
Secured significant victory for our client, a real estate investor, acting as note holder for a property that he sought to foreclose on. Won all contested motions in the case and secured judgment in the maximum amount sought by client, as well as a complete dismissal of all claims following a two-day bench trial.
Favorable Settlement and Dispute Resolution for Property Management Franchisee
Successfully represented a franchisee for a national property management company. Defended claims of underpayment and breach of contract, ultimately garnered favorable settlement resolving dispute and protecting client's long-term viability.
Favorable Settlement for Clients Regarding Sale of Unlicensed Securities
Represented clients charged with sale of unlicensed securities in relation to a billion-dollar real estate investment fund and Ponzi scheme. Secured favorable settlement with the Securities and Exchange Commission to the satisfaction of the clients.
Acquittal for Client in Securities Fraud Case
Secured acquittal for client in securities fraud case brought by the Utah State Division of Securities. Client faced four counts related to soliciting investors for a startup business, including absconding with investor funds, committing securities fraud and sale of an unregistered security. After a jury trial, the client was found not guilty on all counts.
Representing Compliance Officer in Money-Laundering Investigation
Representing the compliance officer for a securities brokerage firm in a multiyear investigation regarding an alleged money-laundering operation.
Investigation into Sale of Unlicensed Securities
Representing client in an investigation by securities regulators in multiple states regarding the sale of unlicensed securities related to two national Ponzi schemes.