Representative Matters

  • After a six-day trial, secured judgment of over $50 million on behalf of clients for claims for breach of contract, civil theft, breach of fiduciary duty, and fraudulent inducement, among others.
  • Represented client in suit for breach of contract, fraudulent transfers, and civil theft and in countersuit fighting claims of theft of trade secrets, COCCA claims, breach of fiduciary duty, and computer crimes. After an eleven-day trial, the court ruled in favor of client on all claims and rejected all counterclaims, awarding approximately $12 million, plus 100% of legal fees. Successfully defended the judgment on appeal, and the judgment (including fees) was largely affirmed.
  • Represented an acquiring company and its executives in a failed business merger of tech companies. After eight days of arbitration, the matter settled very favorably for the clients.
  • Prosecuted claims on behalf of clients alleging that they had been defrauded out of company shares. Prevailed on all motions and obtained a highly favorable financial settlement in excess of $20 million.
  • Represented client in a dispute regarding a Processing Agreement, bringing arbitration against the counterparty and its owner. After an eight-day arbitration hearing, the Arbitrator rejected all of the other side’s claims and awarded client the full damages sought, approximately $3 million, plus 100% of our legal fees.
  • Represented client filing suit against landlord for breaching the duty of good faith and fair dealing. After trial, the court ruled in clients’ favor on all claims and denied all the landlord’s claims. Successfully defended the judgment on appeal, including a petition for certiorari to the Colorado Supreme Court.
  • Represented clients who were defrauded into selling their company for substantially less than it was worth. After a six-day trial, the jury ruled in favor of my client on all claims and rejected the defendants’ counterclaims.
  • Represented client in suit alleging breach of fiduciary duty and breach of operating agreement. After a weeklong trial, the court rejected all counterclaims and awarded client nearly $4.5 million, including post-judgment interest and attorney's fees.
  • Represented client in suit against him claiming fraud. After a week-long trial, the jury found unanimously in favor of client on fraud claims.
  • Successfully defended lawsuit brought against client for fraud and won countersuit for fraud and unjust enrichment after three-day bench trial.
  • Successfully defended claims brought against clients for breach of fiduciary duty and malicious prosecution, among others. After six days of arbitration — and my cross-examination of the claimant — the other side agreed to drop their claims and walk away to avoid paying our legal fees.
  • Represented a client whose contract with the state of Colorado was terminated without due process. Obtained a TRO against the state from enforcing the termination, and the matter settled favorably thereafter.
  • Represented claims brought by the U.S. Attorney’s office against a client caught on videotape allegedly paying a bribe to an undercover FBI agent to obtain a medical contract. The client was convicted after a two-week jury trial, but the 7th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals reversed and ordered the client’s immediate release, finding that he had been entrapped as a matter of law and making new law on the entrapment defense.
  • Represented a major defense contractor in a qui tam lawsuit and prevailed on summary judgment.
  • Represented a major infrastructure contractor in a qui tam claim related to numerous HUD projects. The matter settled favorably for the client the day before trial.
  • Conducted many internal investigations for companies concerned about malfeasance.
  • Represented dozens of clients in governmental investigations.