Seth K. Kugler

Practice Details

• Firm Information
  Position

  Associate

  Firm Name

  Duane Morris LLP
• Representative Cases & Transactions
  Cases

  Representative Matters: Dispute Resolution: Counsel to Lockheed Martin in a breach-of-contract dispute with New York City's Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) over the $300 million design
  installation of an electronic security system.
  Counsel to large-scale real estate developer in numerous complex disputes relating to the ownership
  development of high-value Silicon Valley properties.
  Counsel to corporate borrower in complex litigation involving novel points of law regarding application of California procedure
  borrower protections to loan secured by out of state commercial property.
  Secured dismissal of all charges against multiple defendants facing various California state criminal charges stemming from crimes committed using their stolen identities.
  Represented software company in a lawsuit filed by the California Office of the State Controller regarding large-scale implementation of a software package developed for the State of California.
  Counsel to LLC member in derivative lawsuit regarding self-dealing
  mismanagement by managing member.
  Successful resolution for employer in lawsuit by former employee alleging sexual harassment
  assault by co-worker, discrimination, constructive termination,
  related claims.
  Counsel to plaintiff with elder abuse, fraud,
  real estate claims centering on attempt by family members to seize multi-use San Francisco property through predatory loan.
  Secured dismissal on demurrer of cause of action alleging commercial mortgage purchaser had improperly collected interest from mortgagors in default.
  Represented major law firm in arbitration against three former equity partners seeking payouts upon departure.
  Represented corporate executive witness in Federal
  California State corruption investigation.
  Regulatory Compliance
  Transactions: Counsel to client facing action by California Department of Social Services - Community Care Licensing throughout settlement negotiations
  administrative hearing.
  Drafted Foreign Corrupt Practices Act Policy for U.S. company exp
  ing operations into Latin America.
  Advised government organization regarding revisions to st
  ard operating procedure for the Office of the Inspector General.
  Counsel to publicly traded fashion/apparel company in connection with FINRA insider trading inquiry.
  Counsel to financial services company in connection with FINRA insider trading inquiry.
  Counsel to private equity fund in negotiations for $50 million credit facility with major banking institution.
  Counsel to business in expansion
  creation of real estate brokerage firm.