After a three-day bench trial in the U.S. Bankr. Ct. for the Southern District of New York, successfully defeated a preference claim brought against a Manhattan-based manufacturer under the Bankruptcy Code.
Secured a favorable jury verdict in the U.S. Dist. Ct. for the Eastern District of New York against a former high-ranking officer for constructive fraud and breach of fiduciary duty. The jury trial lasted 5 days.
In a seven-day jury trial in New York state court, defeated a breach of contract claim and obtained liability for accounting negligence against an accounting firm.
Prevailed on summary judgment and on appeal before the Appellate Division, First Department over a prominent Brooklyn landlord for breach of commercial lease and received award of attorney’s fees. After a four-day inquest for damages before a referee, secured money judgment in favor of commercial tenant. The First Department subsequently affirmed the money judgment and attorney's fees award.
Obtained dismissal of a commercial matter in Nassau County on behalf of an out-of-state corporation sued in New York on the basis that corporation was not subject to personal jurisdiction in the state.
Successfully defended several corporations on summary judgment in the U.S. Dist. Ct. for the Southern District of New York against lawsuits alleging violations of the FDCPA, FCRA, and TILA.
Prevailed in a two-day bench trial in New York County on behalf of a would-be purchaser of a brownstone for return of $600,000.00 security deposit.
After a week-long jury trial, on behalf of a Japanese corporate client, the firm obtained a jury verdict in the U.S. Dist. Ct. for the Southern District of New York against a former CEO for breach of fiduciary duty and damages.
Successfully defended a corporate executive against allegations of civil assault and battery, after a three-day jury trial in Bronx County, New York.
Prevailed in a summary judgment on behalf of homeowners sued for violation of Fair Housing Act in a suit filed in the Eastern District of New York.
Obtained summary judgment in favor of lease-holding entity of national high-end retailer dismissing personal injury claim of employee. Through a successful cross-appeal, the result was affirmed, with the Court basing its’ decision on workers’ compensation immunity.
On behalf of a commercial landlord, prevailed on summary judgment and in the First Department, dismissing rent overcharge claims by a national bank on the basis of voluntary payment doctrine.
Successfully pierced a corporate veil to enforce a money judgment against a company principal, after a two-day bench trial in the U.S. Dist. Ct. for the Southern District of New York.
A day before a jury trial, obtained a favorable settlement in favor of a small business against an accounting firm for accounting negligence.
Successfully obtained from the First Department a reversal of a trial court decision on the issue of automatic renewal clauses and N.Y. General Obligations Law 5-903. In a published and authored decision, the First Department also unanimously reversed the sanctions decision by the trial court. Litigated issues involving HIPAA violations by data processor.
Assisted a not-for-profit corporate client in securing H-1B visas for several key executive positions, represented foreign nationals in obtaining O-1 visas (reserved for persons with extraordinary ability in the sciences, arts, etc.), and provided conflict-free advice to EB-5 investors in reviewing complex commercial contracts.
On behalf of a corporation and former VP of the corporation, after a 3-day jury trial in N.Y. Supreme Court, prevailed in defeating an employment discrimination claim brought under the N.Y. City Administrative Code.
After a 3-day trial at the New York Division of Human Rights, successfully defended a not-for-profit corporation against charges of sexual harassment and hostile work environment. The DHR Commissioner later affirmed the decision.
Successfully dismissed a claim for breach of contract against a corporate client, after a 2-day bench trial in Kings County Supreme Court.
Prevailed in dismissing a Title VII and Section 1981 discrimination claims in federal court against a Bronx-based small business, on the basis of the election of remedies doctrine.
Handled HIPAA compliance issues on behalf of a Brooklyn mental health treatment provider.
Defeated a landlord's holdover proceeding against a commercial tenant on summary judgment by arguing that landlord engaged in unconscionable retaliatory conduct.
Secured a favorable jury verdict in the U.S. Dist. Ct. for the Eastern District of New York against a former high-ranking officer for constructive fraud and breach of fiduciary duty. The jury trial lasted 5 days.
In a seven-day jury trial in New York state court, defeated a breach of contract claim and obtained liability for accounting negligence against an accounting firm.
Prevailed on summary judgment and on appeal before the Appellate Division, First Department over a prominent Brooklyn landlord for breach of commercial lease and received award of attorney’s fees. After a four-day inquest for damages before a referee, secured money judgment in favor of commercial tenant. The First Department subsequently affirmed the money judgment and attorney's fees award.
Obtained dismissal of a commercial matter in Nassau County on behalf of an out-of-state corporation sued in New York on the basis that corporation was not subject to personal jurisdiction in the state.
Successfully defended several corporations on summary judgment in the U.S. Dist. Ct. for the Southern District of New York against lawsuits alleging violations of the FDCPA, FCRA, and TILA.
Prevailed in a two-day bench trial in New York County on behalf of a would-be purchaser of a brownstone for return of $600,000.00 security deposit.
After a week-long jury trial, on behalf of a Japanese corporate client, the firm obtained a jury verdict in the U.S. Dist. Ct. for the Southern District of New York against a former CEO for breach of fiduciary duty and damages.
Successfully defended a corporate executive against allegations of civil assault and battery, after a three-day jury trial in Bronx County, New York.
Prevailed in a summary judgment on behalf of homeowners sued for violation of Fair Housing Act in a suit filed in the Eastern District of New York.
Obtained summary judgment in favor of lease-holding entity of national high-end retailer dismissing personal injury claim of employee. Through a successful cross-appeal, the result was affirmed, with the Court basing its’ decision on workers’ compensation immunity.
On behalf of a commercial landlord, prevailed on summary judgment and in the First Department, dismissing rent overcharge claims by a national bank on the basis of voluntary payment doctrine.
Successfully pierced a corporate veil to enforce a money judgment against a company principal, after a two-day bench trial in the U.S. Dist. Ct. for the Southern District of New York.
A day before a jury trial, obtained a favorable settlement in favor of a small business against an accounting firm for accounting negligence.
Successfully obtained from the First Department a reversal of a trial court decision on the issue of automatic renewal clauses and N.Y. General Obligations Law 5-903. In a published and authored decision, the First Department also unanimously reversed the sanctions decision by the trial court. Litigated issues involving HIPAA violations by data processor.
Assisted a not-for-profit corporate client in securing H-1B visas for several key executive positions, represented foreign nationals in obtaining O-1 visas (reserved for persons with extraordinary ability in the sciences, arts, etc.), and provided conflict-free advice to EB-5 investors in reviewing complex commercial contracts.
On behalf of a corporation and former VP of the corporation, after a 3-day jury trial in N.Y. Supreme Court, prevailed in defeating an employment discrimination claim brought under the N.Y. City Administrative Code.
After a 3-day trial at the New York Division of Human Rights, successfully defended a not-for-profit corporation against charges of sexual harassment and hostile work environment. The DHR Commissioner later affirmed the decision.
Successfully dismissed a claim for breach of contract against a corporate client, after a 2-day bench trial in Kings County Supreme Court.
Prevailed in dismissing a Title VII and Section 1981 discrimination claims in federal court against a Bronx-based small business, on the basis of the election of remedies doctrine.
Handled HIPAA compliance issues on behalf of a Brooklyn mental health treatment provider.
Defeated a landlord's holdover proceeding against a commercial tenant on summary judgment by arguing that landlord engaged in unconscionable retaliatory conduct.