Cindy Hamilton

Experience: Financial Institutions: Obtained multiple dismissals in both state and federal courts in cases for breach of fiduciary duty, fraud, wire fraud, elder abuse and conversion claims against banks.; Obtained dismissal of fraud and violation of consumer protection statute claims on behalf of financial institutions in individual lender actions.; Prevailed on summary judgment on behalf of international bank in complex commodities fraud action.; Prevailed on summary judgment in wire fraud case against depositor.; Represented a financial institution in matters alleging fraud and other claims in relation to an alleged Ponzi scheme. Obtained dismissal of actions.; Real Estate Litigation: $9 million judgment and punitive damage award in 2019 bench trial for real estate development client in fraud and breach of contract action against construction loan lender.; $700,000 judgment in arbitration for non-profit client for breach of contract action against commercial landlord.; Obtained dismissal of real estate investment trust in jury trial.; Obtained dismissal of real estate investment trust in indemnification action.; Intellectual Property/Anti-Counterfeiting: Obtained preliminary injunction for toy company for copyright and trademark infringement.; Counseled University on copyright protection and enforcement issues.; Represented clients in counterfeiting presentations before U.S. Customs and Border Protection.; Employment Litigation: Represented major fashion retailer at trial in wage and hour class action.;