Experience
Defended Client Against $15 Million Damages Claims
Defeated claims seeking more than $15 million in damages from his client, while obtaining a judgment for damages, attorneys’ fees and expenses in the client’s favor on its counterclaims.
Claims Dismissed Against Corporate Officers
Secured dismissal of claims brought against corporate officers under the fiduciary shield doctrine.
Successful Representation in Breach of Fiduciary Duty and Misappropriation of Trade Secrets Case
Our client brought claims against a former company officer, his new employer and an officer of his new employer, alleging that they misappropriated trade secrets from our client. The alleged trade secrets included customer information and highly technical manufacturing information. Our client also brought a breach of fiduciary duty claim against the former officer for allegedly diverting business from our client to his new employer immediately before he left. After a two-and-a-half-week jury trial in U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois, the jury found that the former employee, his new employer and the new employer’s officer misappropriated certain trade secrets and that the employee also breached his fiduciary duty, awarding our client damages on both claims.
Earned Arbitration Award for Michigan Avenue Property Owner
Earned an arbitration award for the owner of a Michigan Avenue property, defeating the developer’s claim that it had substantially completed construction.
Multimillion-Dollar Jury Verdict for Chinese Manufacturer
Secured a multimillion-dollar jury verdict in federal court for a Chinese manufacturer and a Chinese distributor for fraud, breach of contract and defamation against their manufacturer’s representative.
Judgment Against National Bank
Obtained summary judgment plus attorneys' fees against a national bank on behalf of the landlord in a commercial lease dispute.
Secured Judgment for Client in Post-Termination Equity Case
Secured judgment for a publicly traded master-limited partnership against a former executive’s claim for post-termination equity.
Arbitration Award for Michigan Avenue Property Owner
Earned an arbitration award for the owner of a Michigan Avenue property, defeating the developer’s claim that it had substantially completed construction.
Significant Reduction of Punitive Damages in Illinois Supreme Court Case
Secured a reduction of a $1.75 million punitive damages award to $65,000 by the Illinois Supreme Court.
$50 Million Energy Market Dispute for Regional Transmission Organization
Reached a settlement agreement for a regional transmission organization in a $50 million energy market dispute with hedge funds.
$8 Million Judgment for CEO of Construction Company
Secured an $8 million judgment in a stock buyout suit for the former CEO of a nationwide construction company.
Judgment in $10 Million Breach of Warranty Claim Case
Secured judgment at the close of plaintiff’s case for a $10 million breach of warranty claim on large power generators.
$70 Million Judgment Against Pharma Company in Royalty Dispute
Secured a $70 million judgment against a pharmaceutical company in a royalty payment dispute.
Multimillion-Dollar Judgment for Nation’s Largest Wholesale Power Producer
Secured a multimillion-dollar judgment for the nation’s largest wholesale power producer after a bench trial.
Injunction Against Orbitz for Breach of Contract
Secured an injunction for an internet travel service against Orbitz for breach of contract.
Summary Judgment Win for Shopping Center Client Against Debtor’s Claim
Beat back an $11 million claim in bankruptcy case asserted against country’s second largest owner of shopping centers based on doctrine of judicial estoppel.
Successful Defense of Board of Directors in Fiduciary Duty, Shareholder Oppression Trial
Successfully defended a corporation’s board of directors against claims by shareholders for breach of fiduciary duty and shareholder oppression at trial in federal court in Chicago.
Arbitration Award Restraining $100 Million+ Litigation in Guatemala
Earned an arbitration award restraining a more than $100 million litigation in Guatemala against a U.S. domestic power wholesaler, which was confirmed by the federal court in Washington, D.C.
Jury Verdict in Federal Court Rescinding Client’s Multimillion-Dollar Fake Antique Purchase
Secured a jury verdict in federal court in Chicago to rescind a client’s multimillion-dollar purchase of fake antique statues.
Negotiated Favorable Settlement in Shareholder Dispute Involving Concert Promoter
Represented majority shareholders in lawsuit filed by minority member and negotiated favorable settlement resulting in minority member’s removal from the company.
Secured Writ of Mandamus for Multi-Level Marketing Client
Obtained a writ of mandamus on behalf of an Illinois multi-level marketing (MLM) company in the Supreme Court of Alabama. The MLM company was sued in Alabama’s Tallapoosa County Circuit Court. Although the circuit court denied our motion to dismiss, the Alabama Supreme Court granted our petition for writ of mandamus holding that the circuit court exceeded its discretion and directing the circuit court to dismiss the lawsuit filed against the MLM.
Defense of Prepaid Credit Card Supplier Against Regulatory Agencies
Defended a prepaid credit card supplier against the Illinois Department of Financial & Professional Regulation’s claim that the client violated the Illinois Transmitters of Money Act.
Multimillion-Dollar Judgment for Commercial Landlord
Secured an $8+ million judgment for a commercial landlord against a surety on a bond posted to secure WeWork’s obligations as the tenant of a commercial building in Denver.
Successfully Prevented Northwestern University from Closing its Dental School Until All Enrolled Students Graduated
Represented a group of students at Northwestern University’s Dental School in a successful opposition to the University’s proposed closure of the school prior to the graduation of all enrolled students. This outcome ensured that all current students in Northwestern’s Dental School would receive a diploma from the University.
Successfully Represented Inventors of Night-Vision Goggles
Served as lead counsel in the successful representation of the inventors of night-vision goggles, which the U.S. Air Force hailed as a revolutionary piece of military equipment. The goggles provided pilots with more than double the field of vision of the old systems, while also enhancing safety. According to the complaint, the Air Force was on the verge of awarding the inventors a contract to produce thousands of goggles when a subcontractor misappropriated the technology and ultimately wrested the contract away from the inventors. A very favorable settlement was reached the night before a jury trial was to begin in federal court in Virginia.
Counsel for Pharmaceutical Client in $70 Million Suit
Served as counsel in a case in which the client, a pharmaceutical company, won $70 million following a trial in federal court in Chicago.
Counsel for Apex Construction Group
Obtained summary judgment against contractor and its bonding company.
Represented Client in Breach of Employment Agreement that Violated the Illinois Wage Payment and Collections Act
Represented CEO in claim for bonus arising out of the sale of one coffee company to another for a reported $100 million.
Represented Boat Rental Company in Wrongful Death Case
Represented boat rental company in the successful defense and settlement of three wrongful death actions.
Represented Commercial Coffee Equipment Manufacturer in Breach of OEM Contract Dispute
Obtained jury verdict on behalf of Original Equipment Manufacturer after two-week trial.
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