Experience
Defense of Owner Against REA Claims
Defended owner of landmarked high-rise building in claims brought by adjacent landowner under Reciprocal Easement Agreement (REA).
Handled Eviction Proceedings for Commercial Owner
Represented commercial owner in landlord-tenant eviction proceedings.
Defense in $120 Million Claim for Negligent Real Estate Portfolio Advice
Defended global real estate services firm in $120 million claim for negligent real estate portfolio advice.
Defense in Breach of Oral Contract Case Against Prominent Real Estate Developer
Defended claims asserted against prominent real estate developer for alleged breach of oral contract to share millions in profits.
Defense of Real Estate Services Firm in Multimillion-Dollar Veil-Piercing Case
Defended real estate services firm and related entities in multimillion-dollar veil-piercing claims.
Representation of Global Real Estate Lender in Multimillion-Dollar Contested Foreclosure
Represented global real estate lender in multimillion-dollar contested foreclosure of exclusive shopping center development project in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.
Defense of Multimillion-Dollar Contract Claim Against Large Shopping Mall REIT
Defended multimillion-dollar contract claim concerning internet hosting services asserted against one of largest shopping mall real estate investment trusts (REITs).
Representation of One of the Largest Shopping Mall REITs in Multimillion-Dollar Dispute
Represented one of largest shopping mall real estate investment trusts (REITs) in multimillion-dollar contract dispute concerning private line telecommunications.
Enforcement of Noncomplete, Nonsolicitation Agreements for Global Real Estate Firm
Represented global real estate services firm in enforcement of noncompete and nonsolicitation agreements with former employee.
Defense in Case Alleging Bread of Fiduciary Duty, Breach of Partnership Agreement
Represented general partner of real estate partnership in defense of claims brought by limited partner for breach of fiduciary duty and breach of partnership agreement.
Representation of Court-Appointed Receivers in High-Profile Shopping Mall Foreclosures
Represented court-appointed receivers in numerous high-profile commercial foreclosures of shopping malls.
Representation in $110 Million Receivership
Represented court-appointed receiver in $110 million receivership concerning interrelated real estate companies.
Representation of High-Profile Retail Tenant in Breach of Lease Case
Represented high-profile retail tenant in its multimillion-dollar breach of lease claim against landlord concerning redevelopment of State Street Corridor in Chicago.
Defense of Am Law 100 Firm in Legal Malpractice Claim
Defended international Am Law 100 law firm in legal malpractice claims involving product liability litigation, employment litigation, charitable gifting and conflicts of interest.
Defense of National Law Firm in Breach of Partnership, Dissolution Case
Defended claims asserted against national law firm in action brought by former partner for breach of partnership agreement, accounting and dissolution of partnership.
Independent Counsel in Illinois Circuit Court Investigation of Law Firm
Appointed as independent counsel in the Circuit Court of Cook County, Illinois, investigation of circumstances in which a law firm came to represent plaintiffs in a shareholders’ derivative action against a major aerospace manufacturer.
Defense of Manufacturer in Antitrust and Consumer Fraud Class Actions
Defended international engine manufacturer in U.S. and Canadian antitrust and consumer fraud class action lawsuits.
Defense of Auto Supply Manufacturer in National Antitrust Class Actions
Defended automotive filters manufacturer in national antitrust class action lawsuits.
Representation of Plastics Manufacturer in Multimillion-Dollar Wrongful Death Suit
Represented plastics manufacturer in multimillion-dollar wrongful death claim arising from plant accident.
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.
Defense Counsel in Multimillion-Dollar Hostile Takeover Bid and Related Prosecution
Defended founders of privately held aviation industry business in multimillion-dollar hostile takeover bid and in prosecuting claims related to the takeover attempts.
Defense of Buyer in Earn-Out Dispute
Defended buyer in earn-out dispute under a stock purchase agreement to acquire a technology company.
Representation of Large Health Insurance Company in Noncompete Matters
Represented one of the nation’s largest health insurance companies by enforcing noncompetition agreements with former employees.
Emergency TRO Motion for Lender
Defended a secured lender’s emergency motion for temporary restraining order to freeze assets of a computer software company.
Representation of Departing Founder in Contract Dispute
Represented departing founder in contract dispute concerning stock buyout pricing under a buy-sell agreement.
Representation of Employee Benefits Consultant in Misrepresentation, Fraud Case
Defended multimillion-dollar claims against employee benefits consultant for negligent misrepresentation and fraud.
Representation of Medical Corporation in Corporate Governance Dispute
Represented closely held medical corporation in corporate governance dispute with dissident minority shareholder.
Secured Dismissal in Infringement Action for Insurance Client
Secured dismissal of breach of software license and copyright infringement action brought against insurance industry client.
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