Mr. Salant has practiced commercial litigation since 1989.
He is admitted in both New York and Massachusetts, and has developed experience in a wide range of areas including contract law, employment law, real estate law, securities law, trust and estates law, bankruptcy law, professional malpractice law, member/shareholder disputes and corporate dissolution. He has handled cases in a variety of jurisdictions, including New York State and Federal courts, Connecticut State and Federal courts, and arbitrations before the AAA, FINRA, NYSE and NASD. He also currently serves as an Independent Director on the Board of Directors of AmBase corporation, a publicly traded company.
REPRESENTATIVE EXPERIENCE
• Walbro LLC v. TI Group Automotive Systems, LLC, Index No. 64501/2024 (Westchester Supreme Court) (ongoing prosecution of warranty claims arising from defective fuel pump parts in marine engines);
• Matter of Gavin Scotti, Sr., Index No. 59185/2023 (Westchester Supreme Court) (quashing of New York subpoenas in connection with contentious Connecticut divorce proceeding);
• In re: Raymond Murphy, Case No. 23-22799 (SDNY Bankr. Ct.) (automatic stay lifted and commercial property dispute settled);
• Tadeau DaSilva v. Kings Capital Construction, Inc., Index No. 151518/2022 (New York Co. Supreme Court) (ongoing defense of construction accident claims);
• Rudy Guerrino v. Racquel Hayes, Index No. 58322/2022 (Westchester Supreme Court) (defense and settlement of claims arising from failed sale of nightclub);
• Kim Dingee v. David J. Mazzetti and Seven Bridges Wealth Advisors, Case No. 01-21-0000-3475 (American Arbitration Association) (successful prosecution of breach of contract and age discrimination claims);
• Matter of Robert R. Brown, File No. 2021-4089/D (Nassau Co. Surrogate’s Court) (ongoing prosecution of objections regarding Trustees’ breaches of fiduciary duty);
• UFS Industries, Inc. v. William A. Endico, 19 Civ. 7231 (JCM) (SDNY) (defense and dismissal of counterclaims due to lack of jurisdiction);
• Iszo Capital, LP v. Richard A. Bianco, Index No. 650812/2018 (defense and dismissal of shareholder derivative suit);
• Noreen Roth v. Rubinstein & Rubinstein, LLP, Index No. 154855/2016 (New York Supreme Court) (defense and dismissal of legal malpractice claims).
MEMBERSHIPS
• New York State Bar Association
• AmBase Corporation, Independent Director
• Admiral, Great Navy of the State of Nebraska
