Experience

Prosecuted Claims Against Individual in Email Hacking, Defamation Case

Prosecuted claims against an individual alleged to have hacked into a private computer and sent a defamatory email blast to the friends, family and business associates of a business executive.

Prosecution of Persons, Businesses Defaming Competitors Online

Prosecuted claims against persons and businesses who posted reviews on internet sites defaming their competitors.

Representation of World’s Largest Hourly Cost Maintenance Program for Private Jets

Represented the world’s largest independent hourly cost maintenance program for private business jets in numerous business disputes.

Representation in $22 Million Breach of Contract Action

Represented national truck lessor in breach of contract action for more than $22 million.

Representation of Transportation Trade Association in Regulatory Matter

Represented transportation trade association against the state of Illinois in claims that certain state regulations were unconstitutional and otherwise void and unenforceable.

Representation of Employee Benefits Consultant in Misrepresentation, Fraud Case

Defended multimillion-dollar claims against employee benefits consultant for negligent misrepresentation and fraud.

Representation of Numerous Clients in Embezzlement Claims

Represented numerous clients in claims against former employees or officers for embezzling millions in corporate funds.

Contract and Fraud Case Involving Foreign Manufacturer

Represented a large foreign manufacturer in a contract and fraud dispute against two American companies, including a large American retailer. Secured a multimillion-dollar judgment after a two-week federal jury trial.

Post-COVID-19 Lease Dispute

Represented a global e-commerce company in a commercial lease dispute.

Defeated TRO for University Client

Representing a university client, defeated a temporary restraining order filed by students challenging the university’s grading requirements and graduation decision.

Defeated TRO, Secured Dismissal of Claims Against Insurance Broker by Competitor

Representing an insurance broker, defeated a temporary restraining order directed at the client by a competing insurance broker, and later obtained dismissal of the complaint filed by the competitor alleging our client had misappropriated trade secrets and tortiously interfered with a contract.

Summary Judgment for Commercial Real Estate Lender

Secured a victory in the New York Supreme Court, Appellate Division, First Department, on behalf of a commercial real estate lender. A borrower and guarantors sought to void multiple loan, mortgage, note and guarantee agreements by claiming that the agreements were unconscionable and induced by fraud. The trial court granted summary judgment dismissing the claims and granting the client’s counterclaims for foreclosure. The Appellate Division affirmed, following which the trial court issued a final judgment of foreclosure and sale.

Multimillion-Dollar Judgment for Manufacturing Clients Affirmed on Appeal

Secured opinion from the Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals affirming a judgment in favor of manufacturing clients who brought breach of contract and fraud claims against sales representative. At trial in federal court in Chicago, the jury awarded over $3 million in contract damages, $400,000 in fraud damages and just over $900,000 in punitive damages. The District Court awarded additional amounts for unjust enrichment and interest for a total judgment over $5.6 million.

Secured Dismissal in Marital Joinder Action

Obtained dismissal based on lack of personal jurisdiction of Florida mortgage company in a complex marital joinder action involving twenty other defendants.

Favorable Settlement in Attorney Fiduciary Duty Case

Represented a national pharmaceutical distributor in a case of first impression in Florida dealing with attorney fiduciary duties. Successfully defended against summary judgment and negotiated favorable settlement terms.

Secured Immediate Release for Incarcerated Pro Bono Client

Represented a pro bono client through the Washington, D.C., nonprofit Second Look Project who had been incarcerated for more than 31 years. Following an evidentiary hearing, including a written submission and testimony from three witnesses, the judge immediately granted the client’s motion and resentenced him, giving credit for time served and resulting in his immediate release from prison. Without this motion, the client would not have been eligible for parole for another 10-15 years.

Defeated Putative Class Action Against Streaming Media Clients

Represented streaming media companies in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit in a lawsuit brought by an Illinois city claiming video streaming companies owed fees pursuant to an Illinois statute. The Court of Appeals upheld the District Court’s dismissal of the matter.

Successfully Defended University, Individual Against Missouri Human Right Act Claims

Secured a full defense verdict for a university and individual on multiple claims alleging violations of the Missouri Human Rights Act. After a one-week trial in the City of St. Louis Circuit Court, the jury returned verdicts in favor of our client on all counts.

Dismissal in Multimillion-Dollar Qui Tam Case

Represented a health care client in a qui tam action involving alleged violations of the Anti-Kickback Statute, False Claims Act and equivalent state-level laws. The U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey dismissed the complaint with prejudice.

Defense Verdict for Public Entity in Vendor Contract Dispute

We obtained a full defense verdict in a jury trial in Jackson County, Missouri, on behalf of a public entity regarding a contract dispute with a vendor. The plaintiff alleged representations from the public entity's leadership induced performance in support of a claim for breach of warranty ex contractu. The jury agreed with our defense that the representations did not happen and that the plaintiff did not prove damages.