Represented limited liability company pursuing multi-million dollar claim

Represented limited liability company pursuing multi-million dollar claims in arbitration for breach of contract against 27 parties. Issues included legality of contract termination payments, alleged unconscionability, unfair business practices and restraint of trade. Following a 30-day arbitration hearing that included exchanging tens of thousands of documents, 30 percipient witnesses, five retained experts, over 1000 exhibits, and more than 500 pages of post-hearing briefing, the arbitrator concluded that our client was the prevailing party, and awarded substantial damages, plus attorneys’ fees and costs. Read More

Prosecute state securities and common law fraud claims on behalf of claimants

Prosecute state securities and common law fraud claims on behalf of claimants seeking recovery of approximately $20 million from California Finance Lender that failed to disclose material information regarding its real estate investment portfolio. Clients obtained a favorable settlement following extensive discovery, and after the finance lender filed for bankruptcy protection. Read More

Arbitrated value of Bay 101 Casino

Arbitrated value of Bay 101 Casino, located in San Jose, California pursuant to buy-sell agreement on behalf of client with substantial ownership interest in Casino. Assisted client in obtaining State Gambling Control Commission approval of stock sale and licensing of client to receive sale proceeds. Read More

Counseled major agricultural corporation concerning a court directed buy-out of a shareholder pursuant to Corporations Code section 2000 upon action to dissolve the corporation.

Counseled major agricultural corporation concerning a court directed buy-out of a shareholder pursuant to Corporations Code section 2000 upon action to dissolve the corporation. Read More

Advised client regarding use of sinking fund for unredeemed debt instruments upon dissolution.

Advised client regarding use of sinking fund for unredeemed debt instruments upon dissolution. Read More

Advised and represented client in cancellation of trademark that infringed upon the client’s mark.

Advised and represented client in cancellation of trademark that infringed upon the client’s mark. Read More

Advised client regarding limitations upon its product distribution following a voluntary recall of products in commerce.

Advised client regarding limitations upon its product distribution following a voluntary recall of products in commerce. Read More

Represented hospital system in multiple lawsuits involving claims arising from the marketing and sale of radiology equipment.

Represented hospital system in multiple lawsuits involving claims arising from the marketing and sale of radiology equipment. Read More

Successfully defended management and corporation against charges of fraud

Successfully defended management and corporation against charges of fraud, mismanagement and involuntary dissolution in three-phase trial. Litigation involved the legitimacy of stock transfers and the corporation’s value. Read More

Represented developer of natural gas storage facility in contested proceeding before California Public Utilities Commission.

Represented developer of natural gas storage facility in contested proceeding before California Public Utilities Commission. Read More