Defending home purchasers against allegations made by the seller's mortgage holder (bank) that the seller is contractually obligated to ensure that sale proceeds are received by the bank to pay off the mortgage. The sale proceeds were misdirected by the third parties who allegedly hacked into the escrow account to change wiring instructions.
Represented a high-profile business owner in an investigation by the U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Indiana in an alleged tax fraud resulting in settlement. Persuaded the government not to pursue felony charges.
Represented multiple investors in one of the country’s largest Ponzi schemes and obtained more than $43 million in settlement, which represented 100% recovery.
Obtained a favorable decision in representation of a global technology company in a federal bench trial concerning breach of a settlement agreement; recovered six-figure attorneys’ fees.
Represented a publicly traded telecommunications company in a consumer class action and pressed the underlying basis of the claims resulting in complete dismissal.
Represented a publicly traded manufacturing company and obtained dismissal (on the eve of trial) after demonstrating through expert testimony the absence of any product defect.
Obtained a favorable decision by the 1st Circuit Court of Appeals on behalf of a prominent Boston event venue, which affirmed summary dismissal of FLSA and Massachusetts overtime claims brought by former employees. See Hines et al. v. State Room et al., 665 F.3d 235 (1st Cir. 2011).
Successfully defended underwriters and brokers in myriad FINRA proceedings in multiple locations around the country.
Represented the CEO of a California-based technology company in negotiations of a stock buyback.
Represented a minority shareholder in Delaware Chancery Court resulting in a favorable eight-figure settlement.
Represented the CEO and Founder of a solar energy company against high-profile private equity investors; prevented the CEO’s ouster through the creative use of corporate bylaws and settlement structuring.
Obtained a securities fraud ruling in favor of an investment partnership from the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals.
Obtained denial of a claim in excess of $20 million in a six-day Chapter 7 bankruptcy trial on behalf of the debtor’s largest creditor and eventually obtained sanctions against the debtor for fraud.
Obtained multiple dismissals in securities actions under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act (PSLRA) in federal courts around the country.
Obtained a seven-figure settlement for a “frozen out” partner in a closely held recycling business located in central Massachusetts.
Obtained a state appellate reversal of a lower court ruling that dismissed aiding and abetting conspiracy claims against an attorney. The Massachusetts Appeals Court found that, while attorneys are encouraged to advocate zealously for their clients, there are limits to how attorneys can conduct themselves outside of the courtroom—the decision refined Massachusetts case law.
Obtained injunctive relief on behalf of a publicly traded commercial gym company in a large commercial lease dispute.
Obtained a favorable seven-figure verdict in a complex business dispute following a two-week jury trial regarding the development and commercialization of an automated vending machine.
Obtained a favorable defense verdict in state court for a technology executive concerning personal liability for the debts of two insolvent companies.
Obtained a federal injunction preventing the infringement of a medical services trademark as well as a significant settlement covering past infringement.
Obtained injunctive relief on behalf of a publicly traded commercial gym company in a large commercial lease dispute.
Obtained jury verdict in a defamation matter where asset management client was accused of being a criminal enterprise.
