Business Litigation

Contract Disputes

Business Torts

Financial Services Litigation

Real Estate Litigation

Interstate Land Sales Full Disclosure Act Litigation

Florida Condominium Act Litigation

Condominium Deposit Disputes

Unfair Competition and Deceptive Trade Practice Litigation

Florida Sunshine Law Litigation

Copyright and Trademark Litigation

Estate and Probate Litigation

Alternative Dispute Resolution

Lead counsel representing residential real estate developers in claims brought by nearly 300 contract buyers at eight different projects who sought to avoid their contracts. Most cases resulted in favorable rulings or settlements, permitting the developers to successfully complete their projects.

Lead counsel defending lenders and national financial services organizations in actions by borrowers asserting mortgage-related claims, including allegations of wrongful foreclosure, Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act (“RESPA") violations, slander to title, breach of contract, and state mortgage statute violations.

Lead counsel defending lenders and national financial services organizations in state and federal court actions by customers asserting violations of the Truth-In-Lending Act (“TILA”), the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (“FDCPA”), the Fair Credit Reporting Act (“FCRA”), and other federal and state consumer protection statutes. In each matter, obtained early dismissal or favorable settlement for the client.

Lead counsel representing telecommunications company pursuing claim against former employee and his new employer for violation of non-compete provision of his employment contract. Case resulted in favorable settlement at mediation.

Represented private operator of formerly public hospital in series of lawsuits determining application of Florida’s Public Records and Open Meetings laws to a private entity. Case resulted in precedential decisions, ultimately determining that our client was not subject to the Sunshine Laws.

Senior member of trial team that defended executive search firm against claim brought by major South Florida hospital, which sought damages in excess of $60 million. Case was resolved on summary judgment, whcih was affirmed on appeal.

Represented record labels and film distributor in various copyright, licensing, and litigation matters.

Defended health insurance provider against claim arising from denial of coverage for insured’s misrepresentation in the application process. Case resulted in favorable settlement at mediation.

Member of trial team that obtained $30 million settlement for the Estate of Eastern Air Lines, from various insurance companies based on harm to the environment at Miami International Airport, and similar outcome on behalf of Miami-Dade County on claim.

Member of trial team that defended a Fortune 100 travel-related services company in defense of multimillion dollar claim alleging breach of a marketing agreement, resulting in favorable settlement before trial.

Represented victim of long-term harassment in multimillion dollar civil claim against her harasser.

Represented clients in claims involving the Florida Deceptive and Unfair Trade Practices Act (FDUTPA).