Defended officers and directors of both a bankrupt Delaware limited liability company, and its bankrupt parent Israeli limited company, in litigation brought by bankruptcy trustee alleging they had breached their fiduciary duties to both companies. Obtained dismissal without prejudice on the basis that there was no personal jurisdiction over defendants in the Southern District of New York, and that agreements wherein the companies consented to forum in the District were not effective to obtain personal jurisdiction over the defendants. Beskrone v. Berlin et al., Case No. 21-cv-4803 (S.D.N.Y.).

Obtained dismissal on behalf of officer and director defendants in case alleging mismanagement, breach of fiduciary duty, and misuse of funds related to real estate development projects located in Brooklyn, New York, but related to investments solicited by Israeli-based company, on the basis that plaintiffs did not have standing to pursue the claims because they had been assigned to the liquidator in the Israeli bankruptcy. 56 East Investors LLC, individually and derivatively on behalf of East Upreal LLC, and East Upreal LLC v. Upreal Brooklyn LLC, David Goldberger, Eyal Yagev, Boaz Gilad, Asaf Fitoussi, and Brookland Upreal Limited, Index No. 503964/2019 (Kings County, New York).

Obtained dismissal of claims brought against in house attorney in real estate partnership dispute alleging, breach of fiduciary duty, mismanagement of property or investment funds, disagreements over ownership interests or profit distributions and claims of fraud, misrepresentation, and unjust enrichment. Steven Gurney-Goldman et al. v. Solil Management, LLC, et al., Index No. 655549/2023 (New York County, New York).

Successfully resolved partnership dispute dealing with claims of fraud and mismanagement between fifty-fifty partners in live music venue. Winrich v. Makes, Index No. 529818/2024 (Kings County, New York).

Obtained dismissal of claims alleging breach of fiduciary duty alleged owned to limited liability company and investors, and breach of the implied duty of good faith and fair dealing inherent in an limited liability agreement, related to conversion of shares from an Australian trust, which dealt with the mining and extraction of rare earth minerals to shares in a Delaware limited liability company. RAMCO Asset Mgmt. LLC, et al. v. USA Rare Earth, LLC, et al, C.A. 2022-0665 (Del. Ch.)

Successfully resolved litigation alleging fraud and breach of representations and warranties, covenants, and indemnification obligation in stock purchase agreement. Bematech Holdings LLC v. TOTVS Large Enterprise Technologia SA, et al., Case No. 1:22-cv-7873 (S.D.N.Y).

Obtained dismissal of all claims brought by borrower against mortgage lender and mortgage registration services provider seeking to invalidate home loan in advance of foreclosure. Forbes v. Atlantic Bay Mortgage Group, LLC, et al., 5:24-cv-00048 (W.D.N.C), aff’d 24-1897 (4th Circuit).

Obtained dismissal of consumer related claims. Payton v Target Corporation, 1:24-cv-8116 (E.D.N.Y.)

Obtained transfer of litigation from Eastern District of Virginia to Southern District of New York. Papaya Gaming, Ltd. v. Fair Play for Mobile Games, et al., 1:25-cv-470 (E.D.Va.)

Obtained favorable settlement on behalf of employee in trade secret and restrictive covenant litigation brought by former employer. Cartiga, LLC v. Aquino, 1:24-cv-1014 (S.D.N.Y.)

Obtained favorable settlement on behalf of client, a California-based coffee shop, in case alleging violations of the Americans with Disabilities Act from the alleged inaccessibility of the client’s website. Wahab v. Good Boy Bob, Inc., 1:24-cv-3784

Obtained favorable settlement on behalf of client in case alleging New York state law based violations related to website accessibility. Bassaw v. Dr. Squatch, LLC, Index No. 821000/2024E (Bronx County, New York)

Represented client, a classical music management company, in litigation related to commercial lease. W Artists, LLC v. Pleiades House LLC, et al. and IMG Artists, LLC, Index No. 65836/2021 (New York County, New York)

Obtained dismissal of claims brought by depositor against client, a precious metals depository. Joseph Sacco Trust v. Neptune Global Holdings, LLC, et al, Index No. 603743/2021 (Suffolk County, New York)

Obtained dismissal of petition to disqualify arbitrator selected in tri-party arbitration of insurance coverage dispute. Spectrum Vision Holdings LLC et al. v. Certain Underwriters at Lloyd’s London, et al., Index No. 652880/2022 (New York County, New York)

Obtained favorable settlement on behalf of client, a well-known luxury candy retailer, in a breach of contract dispute with a manufacturing vendor. Sugarfina, Inc. v. GLJ, Inc., et al., 19-cv-50364 (U.S. Bankr. D. Del.) and GLJ, Inc., et al. v. Sugarfina, Inc., 2:19-cv-04970 (E.D.N.Y.).

Represented a social radio start-up in a litigation alleging claims of breach of contract and negligence. Whitaker v. Stationhead, Inc., 1:18-cv-785-LY (W.D. Texas).

Represented client in case alleging breach of restrictive covenant, violation of the covenant of good faith and fair dealing, intentional interference with prospective economic advantage, and misappropriation of trade secrets. DeZaio Productions, Inc. v. Guerra and Boston Barricade, Inc. (Sup. Ct. of New Jersey, Bergen Cnty.).

Obtained dismissal of all claims against client in a collective action alleging violations of the Fair Labor Standards Act (“FLSA”) and New York Labor Law. Yarde v. Apex Systems, LLC., et al., 1:19-cv-03437 (E.D.N.Y.).

Obtained dismissal of all claims pled against clients in case alleging aiding and abetting of breach of fiduciary duty and fraud. Arena Riparian (Cayman) LLC. et a;/ v. Lance Toland Associates, LLC, et al., Index No. 654429/2018 (N.Y. Sup. Ct., N.Y. Cnty. Aug 8, 2019).

Obtained favorable settlement in litigation against client, a Michigan-based national mortgage lender, alleging intentional infliction of emotional distress, breach of contract, and violations of the Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act and Unfair or Deceptive Acts or Practices Act (“RESPA”). Reynolds, et al, v. Flagstar Mortgage Corp., et al., No. 16-2-00289-4 (Superior Ct. Wash. State, Douglas Cnty.).

Obtained favorable settlement on behalf of client, an e-commerce company, in case alleging violations of the Americans with Disabilities Act arising from the alleged inaccessibility of the client’s website. Traynor v. The Goulet Pen Company, LLC, 1:19-cv-02698 (S.D.N.Y.).

Obtained dismissal of all claims against client in a case alleging breach of restrictive covenant and violation of the covenant of good faith and fair dealing. DeZaio Productions, Inc. v. Sambade, Aquino, Cueto, and Boston Barricade Company, Inc., (Sup. Ct. New Jersey, Bergen Cnty.).

Represented of numerous not-for-profit community and social services organizations in Article 78 administrative appeals of zoning and New York City Landmarks Laws determinations. Hillbertz v. Institute of Community Living, Index No. 520815/2017 (N.Y. Sup. Ct. Kings Cnty.) and Carnegie Hill Neighbors v. City of New York, Index No. 161375/2017 (N.Y. Sup. Ct., N.Y. Cnty.).

Obtained order (a) granting summary judgment dismissing prior lender’s claims against client, a Michigan-based national mortgage lender, to foreclose upon a residential property and to vacate an allegedly-forged satisfaction of mortgage, and (b) vacating the Notice of Pendency recorded by the prior lender. JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. v. Marie Aspilaire, et al, Index No. 15189/2013 (N.Y. Sup. Court, Kings Cnty. Apr. 15, 2018).

Obtained a favorable pre-litigation settlement on behalf of a client, a Virginia-based national mortgage lender, in a breach of contract dispute with an information technology vendor.

Obtained summary judgment on breach of contract claim concerning a commercial lease, and an award of more than $2.7 million consisting of unpaid rent, late fees, and interest, which award was upheld in its entirety on appeal. (Axginc Corp. v Plaza Automall, Ltd., No. 14-CV-4648 (ARR), 2017 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 178718 (E.D.N.Y., Oct. 24, 2017), 2017 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 186168 (E.D.N.Y. Nov. 9, 2017), 759 Fed. Appx. 26 (Dec. 26, 2018).

Achieved summary judgment on claims of breach of contract and account stated in case concerning a personal guaranty of a commercial lease, and denial of motion to vacate the judgment because Defendant failed to set forth a meritorious defense to the action. Broadstone GC Kentucky, LLC. v. Frank R. Seddio., Index No. 14116/16 (NY Sup. Court, Monroe Cnty., July 31, 2017 and Dec. 14, 2017).

Obtained dismissal of unjust enrichment claim brought in connection with a commercial license agreement, and ultimately reached favorable settlement for client, a boutique investment bank. Fusion Telecommunications International, LLC v. Sprague, et al., Index No. 652693/2016 (N.Y. Sup. Ct., N.Y. Cnty. Jul. 18, 2019).

Obtained favorable settlement for condominium owners who brought a claim against their condominium for negligence in connection with water damage. Gupta v. Royal York Owners Assn., Index. No. 154966/2016 (N.Y. Sup. Ct., N.Y. Cnty.).

Obtained dismissal of claims of conversion of personal property in connection with the sale of a condominium based upon lack of personal jurisdiction. Miller v. Silver, Index No. 102526/2012 (N.Y. Sup. Ct. N.Y. Cnty. Mar. 30, 2017).

Obtained favorable settlements on behalf of numerous small and mid-size businesses in connection with employment discrimination and/or harassment claims.

Represented numerous small and mid-size businesses in connection with New York State and City employment advice, as well as matters related to diversity and inclusion initiatives.

Represented numerous C-Suite executives in connection with the negotiation of employment and separation agreements.

Represented mid-sized e-commerce business in connection with possible dispute against competitor and advice regarding intellectual property issues.

Obtained transfer of case to home forum on behalf of directors in a derivative litigation, and subsequent dismissal of all claims. Weinfeld v. Minor, 12 Civ. 6395, 2014 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 141297 (E.D.N.Y. Sept. 30, 2014) and 12 Civ. 6395, 2015 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 114318 (D. Nev. Aug. 26, 2015), and 12 Civ. 6395, 2016 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 30117 (D. Nev. Mar. 8, 2016).

Defeated motion to dismiss and settled case brought by a distributor against a supplier. Ross Organic Specialty Sales, Inc. v. Evonik Goldschmidt Corp., Index No. 651685/2011 (N.Y. Sup. Ct. New York Cnty.).