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.).