Frivolous litigation:
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Represented client with claims for wrongful use of civil proceedings and abuse of process against various defendants and their attorneys. Favorably settled out of court. |
Personal Injury:
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Represented young child injured by speeding vehicle while crossing the street. Settled for $290K. |
Breach of equipment lease:
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Obtained $400K settlement for small business suing large municipal corporation in connection with a terminated lease agreement. |
Personal injury:
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Represented young child injured in an accident in a big box store. Settled for $200K. |
Fraudulent transfer of assets:
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Successfully defended frivolous claims filed by large, 900-attorney law firm. Compelled the plaintiff to “voluntarily” dismiss the complaint under threat of sanctions. |
Breach of contract:
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Assisted local business owners suing large, multinational equipment finance company. After defeating the finance company’s motion to dismiss, obtained a settlement reflecting the client’s contractual damages. |
Premises Liability:
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Defended retiree in a $1 million plus lawsuit arising from grievous permanent injuries suffered by plaintiff. Case settled, with zero liability for the client. |
Commercial lease dispute:
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On appeal from adverse summary judgment decision by the trial court, obtained favorable summary judgment for commercial tenant. Appeal turned on the meaning of the term “involves.” |
Family dispute:
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Represented young adult suing parents for stealing from his trust fund. Settled, with all money returned. |
UCC dispute:
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Obtained $1.3 million summary judgment. Focal issue was commercial reasonableness of disposition of collateral. |
Loan default:
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After advising Fortune 50 lender that its commercial mortgage was unenforceable, developed alternate litigation/recovery strategy resulting in $650K+ settlement. |
Equipment lease dispute:
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Obtained $300K summary judgment and fee award against primary obligors and guarantor. Enforcement efforts resulted in full recovery. |
Fraud:
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Obtained $400K+ summary judgment. After debtor filed for bankruptcy, lender brought adversary proceeding for fraud and conspiracy, resulting in substantial settlement. |
Employment dispute:
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Represented police officer with age and disability discrimination claims. Settled, with full pension and lifetime medical benefits. |
Timeshare dispute:
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Assisted elderly woman hoodwinked into buying a second timeshare condo. Succeeded in getting the contract cancelled. |