PROBLEMS PREVENTED AND SOLVED

COMMERCIAL LITIGATION AND COUNSELING

  • Successfully defended landlord against claims of racial discrimination brought under the Fair Housing Act, resulting in the dismissal of rental applicants’ claims.
  • Obtained dismissal of claims on behalf of a landlord brought by tenants alleging disability discrimination, failure to accommodate, and retaliation.
  • Obtained six-figure jury verdict in favor of key executive after purchaser of executive’s majority interest in technology company improperly terminated his employment in breach of stock sale agreement and employment contract.
  • Defended general partner against claims asserted by limited partners alleging breach of fiduciary duty and conversion, resulting in award in favor of general partner.
  • Secured payment of title insurance proceeds for property owner where title search failed to reveal proper legal boundaries of real estate.
  • Resolved disputes among owners of closely held businesses, avoiding costly litigation.
  • Recovered funds misappropriated from company by former bookkeeper.
  • Defended minority member of limited liability company against claims brought by majority members who sought payment of company debt by minority member, achieving pre-trial resolution and avoiding costly litigation.
  • Provided counseling to real estate development group to resolve dispute among trust beneficiaries of real property.
  • Provided guidance to land developer regarding requirements for obtaining property tax relief.
  • Created and reviewed commercial contracts, such as vendor contracts, lease agreements, sales contracts, restrictive covenants, and employment contracts.
  • Provided counseling to commercial clients regarding compliance with construction requirements and requests for reasonable accommodation to premises under the Americans with Disabilities Act and Fair Housing Act.
  • Created and reviewed key agreements in the formation of corporations, limited liability companies and partnerships.
  • Represented seller in transfer of dental practice.