Experience
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.