First-chaired a jury trial to verdict in a plaintiff-friendly jurisdiction, securing a complete defense verdict in a case involving malicious prosecution and wrongful termination claims.
Defended a global petrochemical manufacturer in a multi-plaintiff catastrophic injury case arising from an alleged plant explosion, where plaintiffs sought damages exceeding $1 billion; resolved on favorable terms on the first day of trial, substantially mitigating exposure and avoiding jury risk.
Represented a leading global online payments platform in complex commercial disputes, including breach of contract claims arising from payment-processing relationships; consistently positioned such matters for early resolution or favorable outcomes.
Retained as trial counsel weeks before trial for a high-net-worth individual in a high-exposure dispute and drove a favorable pretrial resolution, avoiding jury risk.
Represented an international law firm in high-stakes business tort and injunction proceedings involving tortious interference, barratry, and reputational harm, including pursuit of emergency injunctive relief to halt coordinated efforts to disrupt client relationships.
Defended a national retail tenant in commercial lease litigation involving claims for past-due rent, accelerated future rent, and related damages exceeding six figures; resolved on favorable terms, substantially mitigating the client’s exposure.
Defended a media entity in a high-profile defamation action involving claims of defamation per se and actual malice, securing a favorable non-monetary resolution.
Obtained a defense verdict for an individual accused of fraud and breach of contract, eliminating all exposure.
Represented a consumer products company in a dispute arising from an alleged joint venture to develop a skincare product line, involving claims for breach of contract, breach of fiduciary duty, and trade secret misappropriation; defeated emergency injunctive relief and secured a favorable settlement.
Represented an individual defendant in a post-employment dispute involving alleged breach of non-compete and non-solicitation obligations, misappropriation of confidential information, and tortious interference; defeated a request for temporary restraining order and secured a favorable resolution.
Represented clients in high-stakes post-employment disputes involving confidential information, competitive conduct, and claims of tortious interference.
Represented a national food manufacturer in multi-jurisdictional brand protection and unfair competition litigation, consistently obtaining injunctive relief against the sale of confusingly similar products and protecting the client’s market position.
Represented a national motor club and automotive services organization in trademark and unfair competition litigation involving unauthorized use of its name and branding.
Core trial team member in MDL proceedings for a global automotive manufacturer involving alleged vehicle defects, coordinating strategy across jurisdictions and claims.
Played a key role in one of the largest MDLs in U.S. history involving alleged defective military earplugs, handling discovery, expert development, and dispositive motion practice, including summary judgment, Daubert, and venue challenges.
Secured complete summary judgment in a catastrophic product liability and wrongful death action involving alleged defects in an off-road vehicle, defeating claims for negligence, wantonness, failure to warn, and breach of warranty by establishing that an intervening criminal act broke the chain of proximate causation.
Defended a pool equipment manufacturer in multi-defendant catastrophic wrongful death and product liability litigation arising from a fatal carbon monoxide incident involving overlapping negligence, fraud, and product defect claims with alleged damages exceeding $50 million.
Represented a leading powersports manufacturer in multiple product liability actions involving alleged design and manufacturing defects.
Defended a manufacturer in product liability and mass tort litigation involving personal injury claims related to respiratory protection equipment.
Handled complex medical malpractice and medical device litigation involving alleged surgical error and robotic device malfunction, including claims of permanent neurological injury and strict liability against a national device manufacturer.
Provided trial support in a six-week federal class action challenging prison conditions under the Eighth Amendment, involving claims related to healthcare, mental health treatment, and solitary confinement.
Represented a regulated electric utility in appellate proceedings arising from challenges to the approval and development of a large-scale natural gas power generation facility, advancing dispositive arguments on standing and irreparable harm and positioning the project to proceed without delay.
Handled appellate matters for a major utility in rate and regulatory disputes, challenging adverse determinations and advocating for reversal before appellate tribunals.