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General Counsel

Represent founder of high-end restaurant and bar advising on legal issues including corporate formation and governance, real estate and leasing, and licensing.

Conflict of Interest Counseling

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

Shareholder Derivative Litigation

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.

Defense of Litigation Malpractice Claims

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

Securities Fraud and Investment Misconduct

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.

Breach of Contract Litigation

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

Commercial Property Foreclosure and Receivership

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.

Business Formation and Drafting

Represent law firm in the drafting of law firm owners’ operating agreement.

International Contract Litigation

Represent importer in breach of contract action brought by foreign supplier.

Business Fraud Litigation

Represent former officer of large beverage company in litigation brought by former employer for fraud and breach of fiduciary duty.

Business Disruption and Essential Business Operations

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.

General Counsel

Represent long-standing audio-video company advising on legal issues arising during business operations, including updating corporate governance documents, and preparation and implementation of non-compete agreements.