Experience

Arbitration Award Restraining $100 Million+ Litigation in Guatemala

Earned an arbitration award restraining a more than $100 million litigation in Guatemala against a U.S. domestic power wholesaler, which was confirmed by the federal court in Washington, D.C.

Jury Verdict in Federal Court Rescinding Client’s Multimillion-Dollar Fake Antique Purchase

Secured a jury verdict in federal court in Chicago to rescind a client’s multimillion-dollar purchase of fake antique statues.

Negotiated Favorable Settlement in Shareholder Dispute Involving Concert Promoter

Represented majority shareholders in lawsuit filed by minority member and negotiated favorable settlement resulting in minority member’s removal from the company.

Secured Writ of Mandamus for Multi-Level Marketing Client

Obtained a writ of mandamus on behalf of an Illinois multi-level marketing (MLM) company in the Supreme Court of Alabama. The MLM company was sued in Alabama’s Tallapoosa County Circuit Court. Although the circuit court denied our motion to dismiss, the Alabama Supreme Court granted our petition for writ of mandamus holding that the circuit court exceeded its discretion and directing the circuit court to dismiss the lawsuit filed against the MLM.

Defense of Prepaid Credit Card Supplier Against Regulatory Agencies

Defended a prepaid credit card supplier against the Illinois Department of Financial & Professional Regulation’s claim that the client violated the Illinois Transmitters of Money Act.

Multimillion-Dollar Judgment for Commercial Landlord

Secured an $8+ million judgment for a commercial landlord against a surety on a bond posted to secure WeWork’s obligations as the tenant of a commercial building in Denver.

Successfully Prevented Northwestern University from Closing its Dental School Until All Enrolled Students Graduated

Represented a group of students at Northwestern University’s Dental School in a successful opposition to the University’s proposed closure of the school prior to the graduation of all enrolled students. This outcome ensured that all current students in Northwestern’s Dental School would receive a diploma from the University.

Successfully Represented Inventors of Night-Vision Goggles

Served as lead counsel in the successful representation of the inventors of night-vision goggles, which the U.S. Air Force hailed as a revolutionary piece of military equipment. The goggles provided pilots with more than double the field of vision of the old systems, while also enhancing safety. According to the complaint, the Air Force was on the verge of awarding the inventors a contract to produce thousands of goggles when a subcontractor misappropriated the technology and ultimately wrested the contract away from the inventors. A very favorable settlement was reached the night before a jury trial was to begin in federal court in Virginia.

Counsel for Pharmaceutical Client in $70 Million Suit

Served as counsel in a case in which the client, a pharmaceutical company, won $70 million following a trial in federal court in Chicago.

Counsel for Apex Construction Group

Obtained summary judgment against contractor and its bonding company.

Represented Client in Breach of Employment Agreement that Violated the Illinois Wage Payment and Collections Act

Represented CEO in claim for bonus arising out of the sale of one coffee company to another for a reported $100 million.

Represented Boat Rental Company in Wrongful Death Case

Represented boat rental company in the successful defense and settlement of three wrongful death actions.

Represented Commercial Coffee Equipment Manufacturer in Breach of OEM Contract Dispute

Obtained jury verdict on behalf of Original Equipment Manufacturer after two-week trial.

Represented Battery Company in Product Liability Suit

Represented battery company in the successful defense and settlement of a nationwide product recall of lithium batteries and obtained summary judgment against client’s insurer.

Acquisition of Transmission Line Easements for Energy Client

Assisted client in securing electrical power transmission line easements by negotiation and condemnation. Despite having an original list of 80 parcels of land, the team settled the majority on a compressed timeline and went to hearing on just four parcels, all of which were ultimately resolved in our client’s favor.

Sizeable Judgment for Real Estate Client in Dispute

Represented real estate client in dispute with tenant and surety, and secured a sizeable judgment on the pleadings.

Successful Defense of Real Estate Developer at Federal Jury Trial and on Appeal

Represented real estate developer in several mechanic’s lien suits and federal jury trial alleging breach of contract and violation of Illinois statutes concerning securities, consumer fraud, and condominiums. Obtained early dismissal of securities claim and part of a team that secured jury and bench trial verdicts entirely in client’s favor. Successfully defended challenged rulings on appeal to the Seventh Circuit.

Dismissal and Favorable Verdict in Breach of Contract, Malpractice Suit

Represented founder of private buying club and his outside counsel against his former employee/attorney in breach of contract and malpractice suit; obtained dismissal of claim against outside law firm and favorable verdict on behalf of client after bench trial.

Obtained Early Dismissal in $50 Million Breach of Fiduciary Duty, Professional Malpractice Suit

In suit seeking over $50 million damages against receiver and her law firm, obtained early dismissal of claims against law firm and prevented filing of defamation claim under Barton doctrine. Secured summary judgment in favor of receiver on over a dozen claims for breach of fiduciary duty and professional malpractice. Successfully defended all challenged rulings on appeal to the Seventh Circuit.

Dismissal of Claims and Favorable Settlements in Representation of Real Estate Investment Firm

Represented real estate investment firm in disputes against lessees and former executives and secured dismissal of claims and favorable settlements.

Representation of Private Investor in Fraud, Veil-Piercing Claims

Represented private investor in fraudulent transfer and corporate veil-piercing claims in the Northern District of Illinois.

Representation of Corporate Client in Multi-Party Litigation Alleging Fraud Claims

Represented corporate client in complex multi-party litigation involving cross-claims of fraud in the Chancery Court of Delaware.

Prevailed on Motion for Judgment for Private Investor Client

Represented private investor in breach of promissory note action and prevailed on a motion for judgment on the pleadings against corporate defendant in the Northern District of Illinois.

Settlement Agreement for Cannabis-Related Dispute

Obtained favorable settlement agreement for landlord in breach of contract suit against cannabis manufacturing and dispensing company that violated its lease agreement after failing to obtain Illinois cannabis permits.

Vacated Default Judgment for Pro Bono Client

Successfully obtained an order vacating a default judgment against pro bono client which allowed her to have her driver’s license reinstated.

Settlement Agreement in Closely Held Company Dispute

Obtained favorable settlement agreement for a construction company in a closely held company shareholder dispute involving multiple family members.

Subpoena Duces Tecum for Commodity Trading and Logistics Company

Represented an energy industry client in negotiating a limited response to an overly broad and unduly burdensome subpoena duces tecum.

Successful Objection to Massive Class Counsel Fee Request

On mega-settlement of antitrust action, obtained a judgment order reducing class counsel’s fee award by eight-figures – notwithstanding our client’s prior written agreement to the higher amount class counsel requested in fees.

Summary Judgment on Challenge to Association Bylaws

Prevailed on summary judgment for directors of a leading national professional association on a challenge to a bylaws amendment brought in a derivative action by association members who were also leaders of a rival professional association that opposed the amendment.

Successfully Defended Health Care Consultants and Health Care Attorney in Multiple Civil, Bankruptcy and Investigative Proceedings

Successfully defended a health care consulting firm and a health care attorney in multiple civil, bankruptcy and investigative proceedings relating to disputed process and handling fees paid to physicians by testing laboratories.