Experience

Represented Residential Complex Manager in Wrongful Termination Case

Represented the manager of 10 residential complexes with more than 5,000 units, winning damages for the wrongful termination of its management contract.

Multimillion-Dollar Settlement for LLC Owner

Obtained a multimillion-dollar settlement from the owner of an LLC who reneged on a contract to buy a commercial building.

Multimillion-Dollar Eminent Domain Award for Fortune 500 Company

Won a trial that enabled a Fortune 500 company to share in a multimillion-dollar eminent domain award.

Successful Defense of Warehouse Owner in Property Sale Dispute

Successfully defended a company at trial from being forced to sell its warehouse to an unscrupulous buyer.

Commercial Property-Related Disputes

Enabled client to exercise a hotly contested and poorly drafted right of first refusal for commercial property located in downtown Chicago.

Defense of Majority Partners in Case Involving Forced Sale of Investment Properties

Successfully defended majority partners against minority partners seeking damages and a forced sale of the partnership’s investment property.

Lease Violation Claims for Buildings, Shopping Centers

Prosecuted claims for lease violations on behalf of several buildings and shopping centers.

Defense of Major Builder Against Homeowner Warranty Claims

Defended a major builder from homeowner warranty claims.

Defense of Managing Partner in Mismanagement, Breach of Fiduciary Duty Case

Defended the managing partner of a real estate partnership against claims of mismanagement and breach of fiduciary duty.

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.

Emergency TRO Motion for Lender

Defended a secured lender’s emergency motion for temporary restraining order to freeze assets of a computer software company.

Post-COVID-19 Lease Dispute

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

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.

Land Acquisition, Negotiations for Banking Client Expanding Footprint

Negotiated the acquisition of vacant land for the development of two new branch locations for a banking company in Northwest Arkansas. Worked with a local development team to negotiate access, signage and development approvals to facilitate design and construction of the new locations.

Acquisitions for Banking Client’s Southern Expansion

Completed the acquisition of two sites in Northwest and Central Arkansas to facilitate a banking client’s expansion. Worked closely with a local development team to ensure local approval of the bank’s intended development. In addition, the team worked through local and subdivision architectural and site plan approvals, property investigation, site plan development and access negotiations across neighboring properties to ensure the one of the sites, which has a unique topography featuring a 40-foot vertical drop from east to west, was suitable for our client’s intended development.

$50 Million+ Corporate Debt Restructuring

Advised a client in a corporate debt restructuring of more than $50 million that allowed it to part ways with the family of its deceased founder. The restructuring included a comprehensive court-approved settlement agreement involving the payoff of several debt obligations, the release of the related security agreement, the purchase and extinguishment of a warrant to purchase over 500,000 shares of common stock of the client’s holding corporation, and the release of rights under multiple purchase agreements, including a stock purchase agreement. The negotiated settlement agreement price included approximately $17 million of debt forgiveness to the client’s benefit. Also represented the client in a $2 million revolving loan and a $44 million term loan, handled employment agreements for the CEO and CFO, negotiated landlord consents on client leases in dozens of locations, and provided assurances to the lender on the client’s employee stock ownership plan.