Eric Robert Breslin

Practice Details

• Firm Information
  Position

  Partner

  Firm Name

  Duane Morris LLP
• Representative Cases & Transactions
  Cases

  Representative Matters: Trial: Represented an executive facing charges of failure to pay income taxes under N.J.S.A. 54:42-9 in a criminal investigation by the New Jersey Division of Taxation. No criminal charges were brought
  the case will now be h
  led as a civil collections matter.
  Obtained a decision from the Appellate Division of the New York Supreme Court that set the discipline of a client who was facing possible disbarment at a two-year suspension from the practice of law.
  Represented several financial news letter publishers in criminal investigation
  in subsequent civil litigation by Securities & Exchange Commission. Investigation resulted in no charges filed
  civil litigation settled for nominal settlement.
  Represented attorney in state
  federal securities inquiries related to real estate investment vehicles, with outcome that the client found favorable.
  Represented pharmaceutical company
  officer accused of sexual harassment
  other employment-related misconduct. Case was dropped after vigorous defense.
  Represented Puerto Rican power company in case involving allegations of serious criminal conduct. Effective defense resulted in misdemeanor plea agreement.
  Defended rock star entertainer who was accused of solicitation
  other criminal conduct. Case was dismissed.
  Represented company that performs background checks for alleged negligent failure to screen background of worker who murdered a customer of his employer. Effective defense yielded limited settlement contribution of $5,000.
  Defended manufacturer sued for lost profits, damage to business reputation
  consequential damages related to claims of contract breach
  failure to deliver working equipment in timely manner. After cross-examination of principal witness, obtained favorable settlement for fraction of total damages sought.
  H
  led internal investigation for pharmaceutical company with Puerto Rico operations. Investigation involved environmental issues
  alleged violations of the Clean Air Act that potentially jeopardized company's licensing
  permitting.
  H
  led internal investigation for law firm with employees suspected of inappropriately using computers for potentially criminal purposes. Determined size
  scope of problem
  recommended effective options for solving it.
  Represented individual in shareholder dispute involving alleged duties of selling shareholders. Obtained favorable result.
  Represented woman accused of intentionally running over her lover with a vehicle. Obtained acquittal in non-jury trial.
  H
  led matter in state court for subsidiary of major transportation company sued by a worker who alleged serious injuries from an accident at an airport terminal. Obtained favorable settlement of $3,000.
  Represented individuals accused of securities fraud
  defrauding the government as a result of stock transactions related to a defense contracting company.