Representative Matters

Represented shareholders in individual and shareholder derivative actions on behalf of corporate entity prosecuting claims against director and shareholder accused of extensive business misconduct, securities fraud, common law fraud, breach of fiduciary duty, and intentional torts, including invasion of privacy arising from unauthorized electronic audio and video surveillance.

Represented major online vacation rental marketplace company challenging county and tax collector’s authority to enforce the tourist development tax.

Represented minority owner of corporate entity that owned and operated a major Palm Beach County golf resort in litigation involving breach of fiduciary duty.

Represented individual shareholder and director of corporate entity in business litigation involving fraud and unjust enrichment arising from a failed joint venture.

Represented capital management firm in the confirmation of arbitration award arising from a failed joint venture.

Representation of corporate client in breach of contract and construction dispute involving federal disaster relief program following Hurricane Maria.

Counseled corporate client on the scope and limitations imposed by governing non-compete agreements to reduce the potential for litigation.

Counsel new employees and corporate clients on compliance with governing non-compete agreements to reduce the potential for litigation.

Represented major online vacation rental marketplace in dispute with county and tax collector over its authority to enforce tourist development tax.

Represented property owner in high stakes dispute with developer and property owners association over violation and interpretation of governing POA documents in connection with development of equestrian facility.

Represented corporate property owner in voting rights dispute and litigation involving the interpretation of governing POA documents in connection with zoning, approval, and development of land within large mixed-use corporate park.

Represented national bank in commercial foreclosure action involving large, class A office park, including obtaining and litigating a complex receivership to maximize income and preserve property during litigation.

Represented national bank in complex commercial foreclosure involving multiple defaulted loans, including the institution of a receivership to oversee remediation of toxic environmental contamination of the subject property.

Represented national banks, institutional lenders, and loan servicers in numerous defaulted loan and commercial foreclosure actions, involving the enforcement of commercial loan documents, and, frequently, the defense of lender liability claims.

Represented commercial real estate developer in lease dispute with tenant over build-out issues and construction delays.

Represented commercial real estate management companies in numerous breach of contract and eviction actions involving the enforcement of commercial lease agreements and guaranties.

Represented law firm and individual lawyer against claims of alleged professional negligence arising from a complex intellectual property litigation.

Represented a top 50 national law firm and its Fortune 500 client in litigation arising from alleged litigation misconduct.

Counseled in-house general counsel on conflict of interest considerations arising from various contemplated business transactions, including mergers and acquisitions.

Counseled in-house general counsel on ethical considerations arising from potential dual representation of affiliated corporate clients.

Counseled corporate clients on issues of unlicensed practice of law in consideration of contemplated business operations.

Represented national and regional brokerage firms and investment banks in the defense of retail securities fraud claims in state and federal court and securities industry arbitration proceedings involving claims of securities fraud, negligence, and breach of fiduciary duty.

Defended global institutional bank in fraud, conversion, theft litigation.

Representation of private equity client in the enforcement of an arbitration award arising from a failed joint venture.

Represented North American subsidiary of international electronics manufacturer in the defense of product liability claims arising from property damage to government defense contractor.

Represented manufacturer in federal products liability action defending personal injury-based claims alleging that client’s products contained dangerous levels of lead, the exposure to which allegedly caused and accelerated autism.

Counseled corporate client on litigation risks associated with existing contract and represented client in pre-litigation resolution of dispute.

Counseled corporate client on scope and limitations imposed by governing non-compete agreements.

Counsel new employees and corporate clients on compliance with governing non-compete agreements.

Assist business client tenant with review of commercial lease and negotiation with property owner in lease dispute resulting from COVID-19 business interruption. 

Advise corporate client on business disruption issues from COVID-19 pandemic, including ensuring compliance with state and county emergency orders relating to essential businesses, non-essential business closures, and stay-home orders.