Areas of Concentration
· Complex commercial litigation and business disputes
· Products liability, labor and employment matters, including discrimination and statutory claims
· Securities litigation - class action and derivative cases
· Construction litigation
Significant Representations
· Represented major Tobacco Company in product liability litigation pending throughout Florida.
· Product liability defense of national manufacturers of consumer products in significant litigation, both individual and class actions.
· Represents public and private clients in all types of complex commercial litigation, products liability and securities matters.
· Lead trial counsel for large financial institution in class action jury trial asserting damage claim in excess of $50 million.
· Represented publicly traded major consumer products manufacturer in securities litigation in various shareholder and derivative actions with damage claims exceeding $100 million.
· Represented Fortune 500 Company in contract disputes with former Chairman of the Board.
· Represented senior officers and directors of public companies in SEC investigations.
· Defended Fortune 100 Company in Section 16(b) litigation alleging short-swing profits of $34 million.
· Part of legal team representing George W. Bush and Dick Cheney in Florida Presidential litigation arising out of 2004 Presidential Election.
· Represented major health insurer in numerous state and federal lawsuits involving ERISA and other HMO related matters.
· Represented major employers in all types of employee disputes, including discrimination, ADA, FLSA claims in federal and state courts throughout Florida, as well as in EEOC investigations.
· Represented major home builders and developers including Technical Olympics U.S.A. (f/k/a Engle Homes), Center Homes, Toll Brothers, Inc and GL Homes in all types of construction, development, land acquisition and homeowner disputes.
· Represented national developers such as The Goodman Company (thirteen story office tower and accompanying garage; Lazovitz, Inc (dispute involving the construction of two nursing home facilities in Dade County and an adult apartment complex); Yale Properties (luxury high-rise beachfront condominiums); Cigna Insurance Company as surety, (Manatee County prisons); KRAVCO, Inc. (regional shopping malls); and Mellon Bank (condominium defect litigation involving 670 condominium units).
· Probate Matters include - will construction, contested claims, and disputes between and among personal representatives, including corporate fiduciaries.
Professional & Community Involvement
· Board Member, Take Stock in Children, Palm Beach County
- Board Chair (2009-2011)
· Fellow, American College of Trial Lawyers (in recognition of courtroom skills and professionalism)
· Member, American Board of Trial Advocates (in recognition of experience and ability to try jury trials)
Awards & Recognition
· Named, "West Palm Beach Lawyer of the Year," Best Lawyers (2012)
- Real Estate Law
- Securities Law
· Listed, The Best Lawyers in America (2009-2012)
· Team Member, Law360 "Employment Practice Group of the Year" (2011)
· Team Member, Law360 "Product Liability Practice Group of the Year" (2011)
· Listed, Super Lawyers magazine, Florida Super Lawyers (2006-2011)
· Listed, Florida Trend magazine, "Legal Elite," Litigation (2005)
· Rated, AV® Preeminent™ 5.0 out of 5
(Also at West Palm Beach Office)