Antony L. Sanacory is a trial lawyer in Duane Morris' Atlanta Office. Mr. Sanacory regularly counsels and represents clients in connection with disputes involving complex and technical issues. Some of Mr. Sanacory's past representations include: alleged defects in the construction and design of power plants, industrial facilities and public construction projects; patent infringement disputes, involving a diverse range of technologies; disputes related to the development and licensing of wireless networking technology; disputes related to the development and licensing of biotechnology and pharmaceuticals; and other complex commercial litigation matters.
Mr. Sanacory has been named a Rising Star in the field of construction litigation by Atlanta Magazine and Georgia Super Lawyers Magazine. Mr. Sanacory regularly publishes and lectures on issues of interest to the construction industry and the nuclear energy industry. He is a 2001 graduate of Duke University School of Law and a graduate of The Pennsylvania State University (B.A., political science, with distinction).
Areas of Practice
· Construction Litigation
· Intellectual Property Litigation
· Commercial Litigation
Representative Matters
Construction
· Represented general contractor in dispute arising from the construction of a 550-megawatt power facility. Recovered the client's financial losses and attorney's fees in the case after trial before the American Arbitration Association.
· Represented energy facility operator in dispute over long-term supply contract. Before trial and after seeking to disqualify the opposing party's expert witness, obtained settlement on behalf of the client.
· Represented energy facility operator in negotiation of contracts with major construction contractor for power-plant construction. Prepared materials for board of directors analyzing major project contracts and outlining the major areas of risk and the reasoning for how the contract documents allocated those risks.
· Represented civil contractor in breach of contract/wrongful termination action arising from the construction of public schools. Obtained a seven-figure judgment on behalf of the client after a week-long trial and recovered all financial losses, attorneys' fees and interest. Before trial, obtained an order shifting certain pre-trial discovery expenses.
· Regularly represents national material supplier in matters arising from breach of contract or non-payment. Obtained multiple judgments on behalf of client and, on multiple occasions, has recovered financial losses, interest and attorney's fees.
· Represented manufacturer in action against contractor for failure to complete construction of manufacturing facility on schedule and within budget.
· Represented engineering firm in defense of negligence claims.
Intellectual Property
· Represented biotechnology company in licensing and patent litigation concerning their core products. After a week long trial before the American Arbitration Association, obtained a complete defense verdict on both patents-at-issue, including an award that the asserted patents were invalid, and recovered costs associated with the client's defense.
· Represented wireless communications company in multiple patent disputes involving the use of infringing wireless systems. Recovered lump-sum royalties on behalf of client from multiple infringers.
· Represented wireless communications company in business divorce and patent-licensing dispute. Obtained settlement on behalf of client after defending multiple motions for summary judgment filed by opposing party.
· Represented golf course soil sensor company in actions involving the misappropriation of trade secrets and patent infringement. Secured settlement on behalf of client.
Commercial Litigation
· Represented large nonprofit organization in a number of litigation matters involving construction contracts, procurement contracts, advertising contracts and property disputes.
· Represented lending institutions in enforcing secured loan agreements.
· Represented manufacturer of extension cords in defense of products liability claims.
· Represented national staffing company in various bankruptcy matters including defending preference avoidance actions brought under chapter 5 of the Bankruptcy Code.
· Represented debtor Borden Chemicals and Plastics Operating Limited Partnership in chapter 11 reorganization case.
Professional Activities
· State Bar of Georgia
· Construction Financial Management Association (Member of the Board of Directors, Georgia Chapter, and Chair of the Education Committee, Georgia Chapter)
Experience
· Duane Morris LLP
- Partner, 2011-present
- Associate, 2003-2010
· Jones, Day, Reavis & Pogue LLP, Atlanta, Georgia
- Associate, 2001-2003
Selected Publications
· Co-author, "It Ain't Easy Building Green," CFMA Building Profits, November-December 2011
· Co-author, "The High Cost of Noncompliance: Can Your Company Afford It?" CFMA Building Profits, September-October 2011
· "State of the Construction Industry: Who's Surviving, Who's Thriving?" Report Summary of the Joint Meeting of Construction Financial Management Association Georgia Chapter and DBIA Southeast Region, September 2011
· "Demystifying Construction Contracts for the Next Wave of Large Construction Projects," CFMA Building Profits, November/December 2010
· Co-author, "Nuclear Power: You've Come a Long Way, Baby!" Construction Advisory Report, August 2010
· Author, "Improving Collection of Receivables: Strategies & Experiences of an Attorney," CFMA Building Profits, May/June 2010
Selected Speaking Engagements
· Co-Speaker, "The High Cost of Noncompliance: Can Your Company Afford It?" Construction Financial Management Association, Georgia Chapter, Atlanta, December 9, 2011
· Co-Speaker, "The Next Wave of Nuclear Power Plant Construction," Construction Financial Management Association, Georgia Chapter, Atlanta, May 11, 2011
· Speaker, "Demystifying Construction Contracts for the Next Wave of Large Construction Projects," Construction Financial Management Association, Georgia Chapter, Atlanta, June 4, 2010
· Speaker, "Improving the Collection of Receivables: Strategies and Experiences of an Attorney," Construction Financial Management Association, Georgia Chapter, Atlanta, March 17, 2010