Euripides Dalmanieras focuses his litigation practice on accounting malpractice and bankruptcy litigation, as well as other complex commercial litigation matters. His work in defense of accounting firms is extensive and includes representation of all Big Four firms in securities class actions, SEC and PCAOB investigations, and professional malpractice claims brought in federal and state courts throughout the United States. In bankruptcy matters Euripides has represented debtors, creditors' committees, secured creditors, debenture holders, and private equity funds involved in restructurings, workouts, liquidations, and bankruptcy adversary proceedings.
Other complex commercial litigation in which Euripides has been involved includes the representation of corporate clients in trademark disputes, the defense of medical malpractice actions, and the resolution of commercial lease disputes. He has also undertaken a variety of pro bono work reflecting his areas of practice focus, including representation of low-income clients in Chapter 7 bankruptcies, probate matters, and federal housing discrimination actions. As part of the practical foundation of his practice, Euripides was an actuarial analyst with William M. Mercer, Inc. in New York.
Representative Experience
The following is a brief summary of Euripides's experience and accomplishments:
· Defended a Big Four firm in multi-district, securities fraud litigation, resulting in favorable settlement.
· Defended a Big Four accounting firm in a Massachusetts state court action brought by one of the five largest U.S. banks, resulting in favorable settlement.
· Successfully defended a Big Four accounting firm in an action brought by a hedge fund. The Massachusetts Appeals Court affirmed summary judgment in favor of the accounting firm, Imprimis Investors, LLC v. KPMG Peat Marwick LLP, 69 Mass. App. Ct. 218 (2007).
· Successfully represented Big Four firm audit manager in investigation by the PCAOB, which resulted in no action being taken.
· Representing a national accounting firm in Massachusetts state court action brought by Massachusetts municipality.
· Advised the audit partner of a foreign affiliate of one the Big Four firms in connection with SEC investigation.
· Defended private equity funds against a $40 million suit brought by the Internal Revenue Service in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware.
· Successfully negotiated favorable settlement on behalf of Fortune 500 company with bankruptcy trustee, which was upheld on appeal, In re American Cartage, Inc., 438 B.R. 1 (D. Mass. 2010).
· Represented the Official Committee of Unsecured Creditors of Engage, Inc. in a Chapter 11 liquidating case which resulted in substantial dividend to general unsecured creditors.
Professional / Civic Involvement
· Massachusetts Bar Association, Member
· Boston Bar Association, Member
· Hellenic Bar Association, Member
Publications
· Euripides Dalmanieras, Understanding the Chapter 7 Process, Chapter 7 Commercial Bankrutpcy Strategies, Inside the Minds (Aspatore 2011)
· Euripides Dalmanieras, Trying Your "1st" (or Next) Bankruptcy Case, Contributor to Seminar Materials (Massachusetts Continuing Legal Education 2009 & 2010)
· Euripides Dalmanieras, How to Prepare & Try an Adversary Proceeding in Bankruptcy Court, Contributor to Seminar Materials (Massachusetts Continuing Legal Education 2010)
· Kenneth Leonetti and Euripides Dalmanieras, Procedural Issues in Bankruptcy Appeals (American Bankruptcy Institute Northeast Bankruptcy Conference, July 2010 & 2008)
· Andrew Schwartz and Euripides Dalmanieras, Developments in the In Pari Delicto Doctrine in Massachusetts, Originally published in the Boston Bar Journal, Vol. 52, No. 4 (September/October 2008)
Honors/Awards
Listed as a 'Rising Star' in Bankruptcy & Creditor/Debtor Rights, Super Lawyers' Massachusetts Rising Stars: A Comprehensive Listing of the Best Young Lawyers in Massachusetts (May 2007)