Cases
Representative Matters: 2019: Representation of minority shareholder in business tort
related claims in cases brought among owners
management of auto dealership holding company.
Represented wealth management firm in private arbitrations involving structured
alternative products.
Advised several investment firms on regulatory
compliance matters arising from employment, succession,
merger activities.
Completed successful representation of U.S. manufacturer of electronic components, on claims in federal court to enforce payment terms
contractual exclusivity provisions. In litigation lasting two years,
where the Defendants were represented by three law firms, our client prevailed in virtually every ruling, including its motion to dismiss counterclaims seeking over $20 Million in damages, as well as Defendants' motions seeking summary judgment
judgment on the pleadings
on all discovery rulings. Successful rulings enabled our client to demonstrate how Defendants had attempted to use new entities
transactions to transfer assets
cash to avoid pending claims,
case concluded at mediation thereafter, with payment in full of all unpaid invoices
preserving master agreements.
2018: Represented a major retailer
operator of Toys R Us locations throughout Asia as local counsel, in the Chapter 11
related cases brought by Toys R Us
its subsidiaries in the U. S. Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of Virginia.
2017: Representing automation systems
equipment manufacturer in commercial litigation in US District Court, concerning international sales
supplier contracts for electrical components.
Prevailed in fiduciary litigation in Virginia state courts, defending corporate officers
directors in claims brought on behalf of shareholder
shareholder trusts.
Represented California based investment firm in claims brought by professional athletes concerning investment claims arising from product issuer.
Defended accounting firm in U.S. District Court in Baltimore, MD against claims arising under ERISA, obtaining dismissal of all counts.
2016: Represented national wealth management
investment firms in defending private litigation
arbitrations, including cases pending in California, Georgia, Maryl
,
New York.
Representing international manufacturer
distributor of electric components in litigation in U.S. District Court.
Represented NY-based national investment firm in litigation pending in U.S. District Court
arbitration.
Represented NYSE-listed healthcare REIT in connection with HDL Bankruptcy pending in the Eastern District of Virginia.
Defended licensed professionals in enforcement proceedings brought by FINRA, as well as state securities regulators.
Regularly advised financial services firms on employment, recruiting
retention matters.
Represented boutique M&A firm on transaction-related litigation.
Represented UK construction firm in U.S. matters concerning joint venture with international computer manufacturer.
2015: Obtained dismissal of two cases asserting securities
other claims arising from alternative investments.
Concluded defense of brokerage firm in REIT litigation with successful mediation in NYC.
Represented financial services firms
registered professionals in enforcement matters before FINRA
Commonwealth of Virginia, State Corporation Commission.
Representation of managing partner in ongoing litigation in U.S. District Court.
Representation of real estate fund in workouts
compliance matters.
Local counsel to NYSE listed creditor in Bankruptcy proceedings.
2014: Replacing prior counsel, represented national wealth management firm against claims asserted by purchasers of deferred variable annuities, prevailing on a motion to dismiss all claims.
As replacement counsel completed representation of majority owners of a regional real estate development firm against derivative
business tort claims asserted by minority member in extended state court litigation. Over the course of numerous hearings, our client prevailed on all rulings.
Defended national wealth management firm against claims asserted by the former financial advisor, obtaining dismissal of all claims.
Represented minority owner of entertainment venues, asserting derivative claims
other strategies to obtain a buyout of interests at a significant premium.
Defended highway contractor against claims for liquidated damages by the Commonwealth of Virginia.
Completed representation of regional developer with regards to title issues presented by fuel wholesaler.
Concluded employment litigation in state court involving claims by a Fortune 100 packaging company against key design professional.
Continued to represent national brokerage firm against claims by purchasers of non-traded REIT
Tenant In Common investments throughout the mid-Atlantic.
Defense judgment for e-commerce consulting firm against claims for breach of warranty by national office products retailer.
2013: Served as co-counsel to BP North America in U. S. District Court, in a case involving breach of gasoline supply contracts
other violations, proceeding through hearings on motions
mediation, resulting in the resolution of all claims.
Represented a former executive in claims for an unpaid performance bonus against an NYSE listed defense contractor. Following a three (3) day jury trial, client prevailed on all claims, including pre-judgment interest.
Represented Officers
Directors of regional engineering firm in state court, obtaining dismissal of all claims.
Represented multinational bank
wealth management firm in arbitration proceedings in Georgia
Florida, prevailing on pre-trial motions
resolving remaining claims through mediation.
Represented national brokerage firm against securities claims asserted in numerous proceedings in Baltimore, MD, prevailing on state court motions to compel arbitration,
settling remaining claims in arbitration.
Represented regional hotel developer in delay
other claims related to the completion of a nationally br
ed hotel.
Represented NYSE-listed REIT in bankruptcy proceedings in Delaware.
Represented government contractor in U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Virginia, on business tort
related claims.
Represented regional broker-dealer in claims against former registered representative.
2012: Prevailed in litigation on behalf of regional developer at multi-day trial, obtaining specific performance of development agreement
prevailing on all issues.
Represented financial advisory firm against claims arising under state
federal law, obtaining settlement for less than 2% of cost basis of assets at issue.
Continued representation of regional developer
its officers in state court against derivative claims sounding in tort
corporate violations, obtaining dismissal of all claims.
Represented financial consulting firm in U. S. District Court, District of Minnesota, against indemnity
contribution claims arising from SEC Enforcement Action against its former client, obtaining dismissal of all claims.
Represented independent financial advisory firm against securities
common law claims, as substitute trial counsel. Obtained dismissal of all claims upon completion of plaintiffs case in chief.
Represented financial consultants in FINRA Regulatory proceedings in Atlanta, Georgia, initiated by customer complaints
arbitration claims. Representation concluded with the complete dismissal of the investigation.
2011: Represented prevailing party in extended litigation concerning l
mark estate
resulting judicial sale. Continued representation in appeals before the Supreme Court of Virginia, prevailing in each appeal. Presented argument for additional intervening party, which also prevailed.
Defended national investment firm
other insureds against claims from the sale of non-traded REIT, tenant-in-common,
debenture securities, resulting in settlement for less than 2% of cost basis.
Represented National Wealth Management firm in FINRA arbitration against customer claims involving closed-end funds
master limited partnerships. Prevailed on all claims by successfully arguing motions to dismiss all claims at the close of the claimant's evidence.
Represented majority owner of regional residential developer, defeating derivative
other claims in state court.
Represented corporation
its president in enforcement proceeding brought by the Virginia State Corporation Commission, alleging numerous securities violations. Following a week-long trial, clients prevailed on all charges, with findings upheld after review by the full Commission.
Represented Fortune 100 Bank in separate cases involving employment
business tort claims in U. S. District Court.
Represented CFP Professional in Regulatory Investigation brought by Certified Financial Planner Board of St
ards, Inc. in Washington, D.C. Representation concluded with the complete dismissal of the investigation.
Represented investment advisory firm in numerous arbitrations arising from sale of non-traded REIT interests.
2010: Represented National Wealth Management Firm against customer claims asserting securities violations
fiduciary claims, obtaining settlement or prevailing on the merits in each.
Prevailed in state court on behalf of NYSE- listed propane distributor on public contract claims against county government.
Represented co-owner of real estate holding company, defeating claims seeking corporate dissolution,
successfully prosecuting client's statutory right to acquire protesting party's interest. Prevailed against attempts to dismiss the m
atory buy-out, obtained settlement,
prevailed in state court on claims for breach of settlement provisions.
2009: Defended National Brokerage
Wealth Management firm in South Carolina state court,
in arbitration, obtaining dismissal of all claims.
Represented business owners in claims arising from the marketing
sale of illegal tax avoidance strategies utilizing foreign currency trading, obtaining full reimbursement in excess of $1 Million.
Defended regional beverage distributor against claims asserted by former executive in excess of $3 Million, prevailing in pre-trial rulings leading to settlement of claims
redemption of stock.
Represented national office products distributor in successful appeal
reversal of a prior decertification as a Virginia Women or Minority-Owned business by Va. Dept. of Minority Enterprise.
Represented Fortune 50 Banking
Financial Services corporation in the hiring of senior investment management personnel.
Prevailed on behalf of Fortune 50 Bank
senior managers against claims in U.S. District Court alleging breach of fiduciary duty, misappropriation, conversion
conspiracy, obtaining dismissal of all counts following evidentiary hearings.
2008: Acted as local counsel to global wealth management firm in SCC Enforcement Action, resulting in appropriate settlement following extended negotiations
discovery.
Represented developer
franchisee of national br
ed hotels in major termination claims by general contractor
subcontractors.
Represented regional beverage distributor in termination of major vendor contract providing inventory management systems, obtained judgment against vendor in full amount of all claims.
Obtained judicial dissolution of residential real estate brokerage, including wind-down of operating entity
branches,
redemption of related LLC interests.
Represented national brokerage firm against claims sounding in tort, mismanagement
securities fraud, seeking damages of over $1.5M,
obtaining settlement after extended mediation for approximately 25% of direct investment losses only.
Retained to counsel national financial services firm in hiring of various registered
management personnel in markets in the mid-atlantic region.
Retained to counsel national financial services firm in hiring of various registered
management personnel in markets in the mid-Atlantic region.
Represented regional beverage distributor in termination of major vendor contract providing inventory management systems, obtained judgment against vendor in full amount of all claims.
Represented developer
franchisee of national br
ed hotels in major termination claims by general contractor
subcontractors.
Acted as local counsel to global wealth management firm in SCC.
