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Example cases include:
 Representation
of a surety bond company in complex litigation against the company by one
of its leading agents alleging damages in excess of $10 million. Case
involved complex surety bond issues, contracts, and reinsurance, as well
as the investigation of numerous underlying surety bond matters. Case
settled during jury selection with a successful resolution after several days of hearings on
motions in limine.
Representation
through arbitration of an investment banking company in an alleged
wrongful termination and breach of contract claim by a former officer.
After motions in limine were ruled upon, both parties decided to waive
jury trial and arbitrate the case. The arbitration ended successfully for
our clients.
Defended
bank at trial against claims for breach of fiduciary duty concerning a
trust investment. The case involved a two-month-long bench trial, two
appeals and a retrial following remand as to damages.
Defense
of bank in federal class action litigation and 800 individual state court
investor actions. Damages were alleged in excess of $200 million. Our
client settled on favorable terms.
Representation
of a tobacco manufacturer with respect to numerous actions. Our client
successfully settled all cases.
Representation
of museum in a case involving alleged stolen art work from a foreign
country in the possession of a museum. Issues involved inquiry into the
provenance and history of the painting, international relations with
respect to the patrimony of the artwork, resolution of the matter both
with the seller of the painting and with the governments of two countries.
Defended
at trial a CPA at large public accountancy firm in class action litigation
arising out of losses by numerous commercial real estate limited
partnerships.
Defended
company and officers in 6-week patent infringement jury trial in federal
court.
Resolved
civil fraud case against dealers of sports trading cards claimed to have
tampered with graded trading cards.
Resolved
dispute on behalf of corporation among family members over ownership of
corporation.
Obtained
judgment of dismissal in favor of manufacturer of coolant systems at San
Onofre that was damaged in testing.
Dismissal
obtained in favor of meat supplier to fast food vendor following outbreak
of
e-coli poisoning.
Obtained
dismissal of SDG&E director in class action litigation.
Defended
a partner of Big Four accounting firm before the California Board of
Accountancy and review before the California Supreme Court and Fourth
District Court of Appeal.
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