Cases
Experience: Representative Experience:: Successfully defended a transportation company in a putative class action. The court dismissed the case
granted our client's Anti-SLAPP motion, awarding our client attorney's fees. The case settled on appeal.
Lead trial counsel in which representing a telecommunications company defending against a putative class action related to a partnership
royalty dispute. The putative class action settled favorably. He represented the same company in several patent infringement lawsuits brought by the company (all of which also settled favorably, before
after trial),
in a prior dispute by another partner.
Successfully defended an aircraft part manufacturer accused of patent infringement.
Lead counsel hired post-verdict to represent several international food companies accused of trade secret infringement
breach of contract. Successfully avoided punitive damages
injunctive relief.
In 2007, tried a real estate dispute seeking the return of a $6 million parcel from a trustee. The claims for breach of contract, breach of fiduciary duty
fraud were all decided in our client's favor,
the parcel was returned.
Represented Avery Dennison Corporation in several patent suits related to infringement by competitors. The suits settled favorably.
Lead counsel in a financial arbitration on behalf of an international food company against the purchaser of its assets. Case settled favorably for our client at conclusion of arbitration.
Lead trial counsel on behalf of Northrop Grumman in case brought by one of Northrop Grumman's subcontractors, Merit Engineering, for breach of contract, conversion, unfair business practices, interference with contract
fraud. After a series of favorable rulings on various motions, the case settled while Merit was in the process of appealing those rulings.
Lead trial counsel in a case brought by Hi-Rel Connectors against, among others, Northrop Grumman, alleging trade secret misappropriation
breach of contract. The case settled on favorable terms on the eve of trial.
Represented a defense contractor in a dispute regarding counterfeit
inadequately sourced components. The case settled favorably while avoiding bankruptcy of the sourcing subcontractor.
Represented Buena Vista Home Entertainment in case against Blockbuster Inc. related to the distribution of BVHE's videocassettes. After the court awarded BVHE summary adjudication on the issue of the validity
enforceability of the parties' contract,
specifically the liquidated damages clause therein (covering approximately $39 million in damages), the case settled favorably.
Successfully represented the Societe des Bains de Mer et des Etrangers a Monaco in a trademark dispute against a cybersquatter. The parties submitted cross-motions for summary judgment,
the Eastern District of Virginia found SBM's mark valid
infringed
the court ordered return of the infringing domain names. The Fourth Circuit affirmed the judgment.
Participated in a three-month jury trial successfully defending Avery Dennison Corporation against claims of trade secret misappropriation
unfair competition.
Represented Suissa Miller in breach of contract
declaratory relief claims against
by Beech-Nut Nutrition Corporation. After a three-day court trial, the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California found for Suissa Miller
entered a judgment awarding Suissa Miller its contractual damages.
Advised a credit card company accused of patent infringement by a competitor
procured a favorable settlement.
Lead trial counsel in an arbitration defending a beauty supply company in a suit brought by an investment bank. Won summary judgment
received an award of all costs
attorneys fees.
Currently represent a multi-national security company in numerous post-acquisition disputes
cases.
