Practice Overview

Representative Experience

• Won summary judgment defeating claims of malicious prosecution and alleged violations of Florida’s Consumer Collection Practices Act.

• Won summary judgment defeating claims of trespass, civil theft, conversion and deceptive trade practices.

• Won summary judgment in favor of client on claims arising from Minnesota’s Deceptive Trade Practices Act and obtained a permanent injunction to prevent future attempts to divert client’s business.

• Successfully defended judgment of specific performance on appeal.

• Won summary judgment for client on claims arising from corporate governance dispute while defeating allegations of theft from a nonprofit corporation.

• Won reversal of harassment restraining order on appeal.

• Successfully negotiated the settlement of a dispute between real estate developers in furtherance of the Minneapolis 2040 Plan.

• Won court approval for prejudgment garnishment of funds without notice by proving the likelihood that the debtor was assigning, secreting or disposing of funds to avoid paying creditor.

• Successfully negotiated buyout of corporate shares in avoidance of impending litigation.

• Represented financial institutions in state and federal court litigation with a focus on foreclosure, credit cards and regulatory compliance.

• Testified and consulted as an attorney fee expert in Florida state courts.