Experience
Obtained Judgment on the Pleadings in Real Estate Action
Obtained judgment for seller in a declaratory judgment action involving a property and insurance dispute.
Secured Jury Verdict for Client in Fraud Case
Served as lead trial counsel in securing jury verdict for client in connection with fraud in the inducement in commercial marketing agreement.
$19.5 Million Verdict in Complex Business Fraud Case
Secured a $19.5 million verdict for a prominent Miami physician and part owner of a family drywall business in Colombia, in a two-week jury trial regarding attempts to deprive the client of his 33.33% interest in the business.
Secured Dismissal for Banking Client in Loan, Foreclosure Matter
Secured motion to dismiss in St. Louis County Court for a Missouri state-chartered banking client. The plaintiffs claimed several million dollars in damages related to a loan and foreclosure by the client and filed claims alleging breach of contract, breach of implied covenant of good faith and fair dealing, breach of fiduciary duty, wrongful seizure and liquidation in a prior replevin case, and a wrongful foreclosure sale. The plaintiffs voluntarily withdrew their claims and set forth new claims of negligent misrepresentation or concealment, fraudulent misrepresentation or concealment and breach of contract/third-party beneficiary. The Court granted our motion to dismiss based on arguments of res judicata and failure to state a claim, and dismissed the claims with prejudice.
Multiple Employee-Related Disputes
Helped resolve multiple disputes (more than $10 million at issue) for numerous clients related to unpaid wages, commission payments, discriminatory allegations and wrongful terminations.
$9 Million Arbitration Award
Obtained approximately $9 million award for startup company in a three-week trial/arbitration for breach of contract and breach of fiduciary duty.
Represented Homeowners in Complex Dispute
Represented homeowners in complex dispute with landowners and local municipality.
Favorable Outcome in Breach of Contract, Fiduciary Duty, Other Claims
Obtained favorable outcome for client in breach of contract, breach of fiduciary duty claims and violation of restrictive covenants.
Defense of Hotel/Casino in Multi-plaintiff Litigation
Successfully represented hotel/casino in multi-plaintiff litigation in which plaintiffs alleged unsafe working conditions and wrongful termination(s).
Dismissal of Case Seeking to Ban “Obscene” Book in Virginia
Secured the dismissal of a Virginia state court case seeking to ban the sale of a client’s book. A Virginia Beach General Assembly Delegate brought the action against our client and one of its authors, filed under a decades-old statue and alleging that the book – a memoir, told in graphic novel form, of the author’s own journey of realizing their nonbinary and asexual identity – was “obscene.” Argued that the statute was unconstitutional both facially and as-applied, and that the petition failed to state a claim under Virginia law. The Court agreed and found that the book could not be considered “obscene” under state law, as well as that the statute was unconstitutional in violation of due process and the First Amendment.
$7.5 Million Settlement Over Delayed Renovation of Historic Landmark
Negotiated a $7.5 million delay damages settlement for construction company client over the renovation of a National Historic Landmark building in New York City. The one-year project took three years for substantial completion due to design conflicts with existing conditions, interferences and changes, causing substantial increased costs for the client, a subcontractor. Successfully overcame legal hurdles including lack of privity, New York law that a general contractor is not liable for delay caused by an owner, and a “no damage for delay” contract clause.
Successful Pro Bono Resolution of Narcotics Conspiracy Charge
Successfully represented, pro bono, an individual charged in a narcotics conspiracy.
Dismissal for Public Utility Owner, with Sanctions Against Plaintiff
Represented a public utility owner in a federal court case involving a complex commercial transaction, securing a dismissal with prejudice against a plaintiff resulting from our motion for terminating sanctions over the plaintiff's various discovery violations.
Successfully Defended Client in Wrongful Death Case
Conducted the investigation and successfully represented a national fast-food delivery company in a high-profile wrongful death case stemming from a shooting that occurred at one of the client's restaurants.
Advising Manufacturer on Exclusionary Pricing, Discriminatory Discounting Allegations
Advising a major industrial tools and equipment manufacturer in relation to allegations of abuse of dominance through exclusionary pricing and discriminatory discounting.
Dispute Over Awarding of €30 Million Contract
Representing a leading marine services company in relation to a public procurement dispute with a major port operator over the award of a €30 million maintenance dredging contract.
Defended Client Against $15 Million Damages Claims
Defeated claims seeking more than $15 million in damages from his client, while obtaining a judgment for damages, attorneys’ fees and expenses in the client’s favor on its counterclaims.
Claims Dismissed Against Corporate Officers
Secured dismissal of claims brought against corporate officers under the fiduciary shield doctrine.
Successful Representation in Breach of Fiduciary Duty and Misappropriation of Trade Secrets Case
Our client brought claims against a former company officer, his new employer and an officer of his new employer, alleging that they misappropriated trade secrets from our client. The alleged trade secrets included customer information and highly technical manufacturing information. Our client also brought a breach of fiduciary duty claim against the former officer for allegedly diverting business from our client to his new employer immediately before he left. After a two-and-a-half-week jury trial in U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois, the jury found that the former employee, his new employer and the new employer’s officer misappropriated certain trade secrets and that the employee also breached his fiduciary duty, awarding our client damages on both claims.
Earned Arbitration Award for Michigan Avenue Property Owner
Earned an arbitration award for the owner of a Michigan Avenue property, defeating the developer’s claim that it had substantially completed construction.
Multimillion-Dollar Jury Verdict for Chinese Manufacturer
Secured a multimillion-dollar jury verdict in federal court for a Chinese manufacturer and a Chinese distributor for fraud, breach of contract and defamation against their manufacturer’s representative.
Judgment Against National Bank
Obtained summary judgment plus attorneys' fees against a national bank on behalf of the landlord in a commercial lease dispute.
Secured Judgment for Client in Post-Termination Equity Case
Secured judgment for a publicly traded master-limited partnership against a former executive’s claim for post-termination equity.
Arbitration Award for Michigan Avenue Property Owner
Earned an arbitration award for the owner of a Michigan Avenue property, defeating the developer’s claim that it had substantially completed construction.
Significant Reduction of Punitive Damages in Illinois Supreme Court Case
Secured a reduction of a $1.75 million punitive damages award to $65,000 by the Illinois Supreme Court.
$50 Million Energy Market Dispute for Regional Transmission Organization
Reached a settlement agreement for a regional transmission organization in a $50 million energy market dispute with hedge funds.
$8 Million Judgment for CEO of Construction Company
Secured an $8 million judgment in a stock buyout suit for the former CEO of a nationwide construction company.
Judgment in $10 Million Breach of Warranty Claim Case
Secured judgment at the close of plaintiff’s case for a $10 million breach of warranty claim on large power generators.
$70 Million Judgment Against Pharma Company in Royalty Dispute
Secured a $70 million judgment against a pharmaceutical company in a royalty payment dispute.
Multimillion-Dollar Judgment for Nation’s Largest Wholesale Power Producer
Secured a multimillion-dollar judgment for the nation’s largest wholesale power producer after a bench trial.
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