Representative Matters
- Acted for a U.S. company against an Asian joint venture partner in arbitration before the International Chamber of Commerce. Secured a substantial arbitration award in favor of the client, including assessment of arbitration costs and arbitrator fees against the respondent.
- Defended a staffing company in a federal suit alleging federal and state RICO violations, breach of contract, and Fair Labor Standards Act claims against car manufacturers, staffing, and recruiting companies in connection with an alleged scheme to fraudulently recruit Mexican nationals to the U.S. to work in a car assembly plant. Plaintiffs also sought class and collective action relief. Obtained dismissal of the RICO, class and collective action, and state law claims. FLSA claims settled for a nominal amount without payment of plaintiff’s attorney’s fees.
- Advocated for a manufacturer in an insurance coverage dispute after insurance companies refused to defend and indemnify the client for personal and bodily injury claims resulting from environmental contamination. Through discovery, located previously unknown insurance policies and obtained substantial settlements on behalf of the clients.
- Secured summary judgment for an accountant charged with securities fraud, breach of fiduciary duty, and professional negligence in connection with alleged investment recommendations.
- Served as counsel for a U.S. manufacturer against a European company in arbitration before a three-arbitrator International Chamber of Commerce panel involving breach of warranty and related claims. Obtained a substantial award for the client, with the arbitrators assessing their fees and the costs of arbitration against the opposing party.
