Conducted successful trials in the U.S. District Court for the Southern and Eastern Districts of New York, resulting in favorable outcomes for the clients.

Argued before the Second Circuit Court of Appeals three times; prevailed in numerous appeals.

Secured a Temporary Restraining Order and Preliminary Injunction against a client’s business partner for breaching non-compete obligations in a shareholder dispute.

Negotiated a favorable settlement in a wage and hour class action involving over 250 plaintiff-employees.

Defeated certification of a FRCP 23 class action in a wage and hour action involving over a dozen opt-in plaintiffs.

Obtained eight-figure judgments for international sellers in commercial disputes against domestic purchasers/importers.

Represented international businesses in the recognition and enforcement of foreign arbitration awards.

Secured complete indemnity and a $0 contribution for client in a $40,000,000 settlement by strategically positioning and arguing contractual indemnification.

Negotiated a $25,000 contribution for client in a $5 million wrongful death case by effectively addressing insurance coverage issues.

Successfully represented management before the National Labor Relations Board in representation petitions and unfair labor practice charges.

Defended management in U.S. and NY Department of Labor wage and hour audits, including hearings and appeals to the Industrial Board of Appeals.

Represented over 50 plaintiffs in a FLSA collective action against a Fortune 500 company.

Obtained summary judgment dismissing wage and hour claims based on prior DOL audit waivers.

Obtained dismissal of individual owners from liability as an “employer” in wage and hour lawsuits. 

Defeated certification of numerous FLSA collective actions due to insufficient evidentiary showing by employees.