Represented company in claim against its prior controlling shareholder based on his breach of non-complete covenant contained in purchase and sale agreement.

Represented company in claim against its prior controlling shareholder based on his breach of non-complete covenant contained in purchase and sale agreement. Read More

Represented co-owners of business in a dispute involving allegations of defalcation, breach of fiduciary duty, and overall mismanagement of the company's affairs. Succeeded in negotiating a resolution to clients' satisfaction prior to initiating lawsuit.

Represented co-owners of business in a dispute involving allegations of defalcation, breach of fiduciary duty, and overall mismanagement of the company’s affairs. Succeeded in negotiating a resolution to clients’ satisfaction prior to initiating lawsuit. Read More

Represented flooring distributor in dispute with manufacturer concerning parties' performance under distributor agreement

Represented flooring distributor in dispute with manufacturer concerning parties’ performance under distributor agreement. Negotiated favorable settlement following extensive discovery, which included multiple out-of-state depositions. Read More

Represented minority shareholders in action seeking involuntary dissolution of corporation based on alleged misfeasance by controlling shareholder.

Represented minority shareholders in action seeking involuntary dissolution of corporation based on alleged misfeasance by controlling shareholder. Obtained fair value for clients’ ownership interest through settlement after controlling shareholder sought buy-out under Section 2000 of the Corporations Code. Read More

Defended mining operator against claims brought by air quality management district seeking civil penalties exceeding $91 million for alleged violations of state and local air quality laws.

Defended mining operator against claims brought by air quality management district seeking civil penalties exceeding $91 million for alleged violations of state and local air quality laws. After taking or defending over 30 depositions and defeating the district’s motion for summary adjudication regarding our clients’ civil rights cross-complaint, the parties agreed to a mutual release of claims. Our client paid nothing as part of the settlement. Read More

Obtained $1.5m judgment against global financial services firm and two of its employees for misappropriation of trade secrets from, and unfair competition against, the former employer of one of the defendants.

Obtained $1.5m judgment against global financial services firm and two of its employees for misappropriation of trade secrets from, and unfair competition against, the former employer of one of the defendants. Read More

Assisted multiple clients in registering trademarks with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

Assisted multiple clients in registering trademarks with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). Read More

Advocated for client during a Department of Business Oversight’s (DBO) investigation.

Advocated for client during a Department of Business Oversight’s (DBO) investigation. Read More

Reviewed formation documents for dental group forming a professional corporation and service entity.

Reviewed formation documents for dental group forming a professional corporation and service entity. Read More

Counseled multiple charitable organizations in the formation of their non-profit entities and obtaining tax-exempt status.

Counseled multiple charitable organizations in the formation of their non-profit entities and obtaining tax-exempt status. Read More