Experience
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.
Obtained Summary Judgment on Consumer Fraud Claim for Mortgage Company
Obtained summary judgment on consumer fraud claim on behalf of mortgage company in dispute with former IT vendor and obtained favorable settlement.
Obtained Early Dismissal for Health Care Provider on Multiple Claims
On behalf of health care provider, obtained early dismissal of fraud, conspiracy, and Computer Fraud and Abuse Act claims brought by former IT vendor, and negotiated favorable settlement of breach of contract claim.
Multimillion-Dollar Recovery for Startup Software Developer in Arbitration
Obtained multimillion-dollar recovery plus attorneys’ fees and costs for startup software developer in AAA arbitration against reseller for breaching the parties’ licensing agreement.
Dismissals Lead to Favorable Settlement
Obtained the dismissal with prejudice of multiple claims brought by one financial institution against another arising out of a data breach led by fraudsters, facilitating a favorable settlement of the sole remaining claim.
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 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.
Dismissal of Class-Action Complaint
Obtained dismissal of a four-count class-action complaint against an internet gaming company in U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois.
Successful Representation of Fish Buyer in UCC Claim Arbitration
Successfully represented fish buyer in Uniform Commercial Code claim against seller in arbitration.
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.
