Achieved satisfactory resolution of “hybrid” FLSA collective and state class action wage and hour case involving nationwide class with over 2,000 class members, prior to commencement of litigation
Obtained defense verdict in an SDNY breach of contract action involving complex foreign currency exchange transactions
Represented national bank and obtained dismissal of all claims in related fraud and lender liability actions pending in New Jersey state court, SDNY and DNJ
Motion to dismiss granted in EDNY action Involving lender liability, fraud and negligence claims
Obtained withdrawal of complaint and case dismissal prior to answer under Fed. Civ. R. 11 in case by national insurer against bank client in SDNY action involving fraudulent check scheme
Successfully defended media company in arbitration before the American Arbitration Association in connection with employment claims by former employees
Summary judgment granted in New York state court breach of contract action seeking reimbursement for lost certificate of deposit
Obtained summary judgment in New York state court action involving breach of contract and lender liability claims relating to federal student loans
As successor counsel, successfully obtained reversal of trial court and dismissal of breach of contract and lender liability claims against bank client relating to financing of major condominium project on appeal before Second Department: Appellate Division
Defended various bank clients against numerous UCC fraudulent check claims
Obtained dismissal of Plaintiff’s Complaint in Title VII gender discrimination claim against bank client in SDNY
Obtained numerous dismissals of various Title VII employment discrimination claims before EEOC and NYS Division of Human Rights
Negotiated numerous executive employment, termination and severance agreements
Defended national corporation in several contested employment disputes with former employees in California state and federal courts
