TRIALS
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Represented an international chemical manufacturer/distributor and a former chemical distributor in a jury trial in defense of a lawsuit alleging environmental contamination dating back to the 1970s.
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Represented an international engineering and construction company in a one-month bench trial held in Florida. The plaintiff, a Fortune 500 energy company, sought damages based on claims of breach of contract for the design and construction of a power plant.
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Represented an international financial institution in a fourteen-day bench trial in Florida. The plaintiff, a former officer with the financial institution, sought damages based on claims of statutory indemnification and breach of contract.
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Represented a property management company in a two-week jury trial in a matter alleging that the insurance company failed to pay for Hurricane Wilma damage sustained by thirteen apartment buildings.
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Represented a major financial institution in a federal jury trial where the plaintiff claimed she was terminated after twenty years because of her age, race, and national origin.
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Represented a client in an eight-day jury trial alleging sexual harassment, constructive discharge, and retaliation.
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Represented a pro bono client in a federal jury trial involving claims of disability discrimination and retaliation against the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, with the case taken on the eve of trial and proceeding to obtain a $2.5 million jury verdict on behalf of the client.
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Represented a major agricultural client in two four-week class action trials where the plaintiffs claimed breach of an employment contract seeking millions of dollars in back wages.
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Represented an employer in a two-week bench trial where a class of plaintiffs alleged breach of contract.
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Represented a major insurance company in a four-day bench trial in Florida. The plaintiff, a medical practice, sought damages based on claims of environmental contamination of office building owned by insurance company.
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Represented a local bank in claims brought by foreign affiliate bank.
Represented an individual in a federal criminal trial where the client was indicted on criminal conspiracy and drug smuggling charges. -
Represented an individual in a federal criminal trial where the client was indicted on armed robbery charges.
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Represented an individual in a jury trial in a breach of contract case regarding the purchase and sale of equipment.
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Represented two plaintiffs in a five-day bench trial involving a challenge to the validity of a foreign judgment.
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Represented client in a seven-day federal jury trial involving allegations of independent contractor misclassification in violation of the Fair Labor Standards Act.