Experience
Successfully Litigated Two Week-long Arbitrations
Represented and defended two separate clients in highly contested, regulatory intensive, week-long arbitrations for numerous claims, including breach of contract and fraud allegations.
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.
Negotiated Executive Employment Agreements
As part of a multimillion-dollar sale of the business, represented and negotiated employment contracts and compensation for executives who sold their successful business and remained on as senior management for the acquiring company.
$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.
Defense against Discrimination Charges for Staffing Company
Served as national employment and litigation counsel for staffing company and successfully defended multiple litigation matters (in multiple jurisdictions) and charges of discrimination.
Protection Order Against Former Employee
Obtained protective order for client against former, disgruntled, and harassing employee.
Defense Against Allegations of FLSA Violations
Representing hotel/casino in class and collective action alleging Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) violations.
Defense Against Wrongful Termination Claims
Representing hotel/casino in multiple claims of wrongful termination.
Defense of Client Against TRO
Successfully defended client in a temporary restraining order (TRO) hearing against a former employer who tried to enforce a noncompete agreement.
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).
Counsel in Sale of Circus Circus Hotel Casino
Counsel to MGM Resorts in its $825 million sale of the Circus Circus Hotel Casino and Festival Grounds to an affiliate of businessman Phil Ruffin.
In-House Counsel for Hotel/Casino
Served as in-house counsel for hotel/casino and managed its labor arbitration matters during transition period.
Defense Against Wrongful Termination Claim
Successfully defended client in the cannabis industry for a claim of wrongful termination.
Won Contested Arbitration with Teacher’s Union
Won contested labor arbitration involving the teacher's union.
