Prevailed in bench trial in New Jersey representing former officer and minority investor in national retail company in connection with claims against majority investor and others for fraudulent inducement to extend maturity date of certain subordinated notes later significantly impaired by company’s bankruptcy.
Obtained Unanimous Jury Verdict
The firm obtained a unanimous jury verdict in Harris County in a tortious interference case related to a complicated real estate transaction.
Obtained Summary Judgment
Obtained summary judgment for real property owner for removal of fraudulent lien, damages and attorney’s fees against real estate investor.
Duty to Defend
Obtained summary judgment against insurer on duty to defend commercial real estate property title policy.
D&T Welcomes Two New Attorneys
Over the last year, DT has more than doubled to 20 lawyers. Most recently, Andrea Levin Kim, a litigation partner, and Thomas Moss, a litigation associate joined the firm. Andrea has an MBA and is certified fraud examiner previously with Diamond McCarthy. She maintains a national practice specializing in corporate internal investigations, complex financial fraud, and fiduciary litigation. Thomas, also …
Drilling? Know Your Rights Below And Above
A recent court opinion from West Virginia’s Supreme Court has provided another reminder to operators that, when drilling for minerals below neighboring tracts, a surface agreement is their safest bet to avoid disputes with surface owners. The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals recently ruled on EQT Production Co. v. Crowder et al., a case related to mineral owners’ surface …
Local Ordinances
Assisted homeowner in securing variance from Board of Adjustment after violation of city ordinance found by city zoning official.
Arbitration Award Secured
Secured confirmation by U.S. Federal Court of $14 million arbitral award from London Court of International Arbitration.
Breach of Contract
Successfully negotiated advantageous settlement for a janitorial company on a breach of contract case.
Real Estate/Guaranty
Successfully pursued and obtained recovery on personal guarantees from purchaser of commercial real property.
Fraudulent Transfer
Obtained favorable settlement for steel fabricator in fraudulent transfer and alter-ego case.
Real Estate Dispute
Successfully obtained and had affirmed on appeal a $1.4 million judgment in favor of commercial land developer on a wrap-around promissory note.
Duty to Defend
The firm obtained a summary judgment against insurer for failure to defend on a directors’ and officers’ liability policy.
Environmental Release Litigation
The firm obtained a $9.8 million settlement on behalf of a number of employees and non-employees due to the individuals’ exposure to a toxic release.