Eric W. Swanis

Experience: Representative Matters: In a Nevada case of first impression, obtained case-dispositive ruling on behalf of a national client that car rental companies are not required to independently verify the status of a renter's motor vehicle license beyond assessing its facial validity.; Acted as primary counsel in mass tort litigation involving thousands of plaintiffs alleging strict product liability claims against several of the world's largest pharmaceutical and medical device manufacturers.; Defended international and national pharmaceutical and medical device manufacturers and distributors against product liability and failure to warn claims brought by hundreds of plaintiffs.; Defended hedge fund sued by numerous investors against allegations of improper servicing of securitized assets.; Prosecuted patent infringement claims against numerous international automotive part manufacturers.; Defended numerous national lenders and loan servicers in high volume of borrower suits alleging wrongful foreclosure, unfair trade practices, unfair lending practices, breach of fiduciary duty and quiet title claims.; Defended one of Mexico's largest real estate developers against $35 million joint venture and unlawful circumvention claim relating to a Las Vegas resort and casino.; Represented Taiwanese company in fraud and breach of contract claim involving more than $230 million in damages claims over Las Vegas resort.; Defended Japanese mortgage investment bank affiliate against fraud and breach of contract claim involving damages exceeding $1 million.; Defeated claim for specific performance and lis pendens, on $62 million real estate contract, asserted against a Las Vegas hotel and casino.; Defended prominent computer manufacturer against breach of contract claim involving more than $40 million in claimed damages.; Prosecuted defective software claim and obtained proprietary source code on behalf of gaming company against software manufacturer.; Defended jewelry manufacturer against trademark infringement claims involving national advertising.; Prosecuted defective elevator claim against national elevator company and state university.; Prosecuted claim against former employee of national company for breach of employment contract and duty of confidentiality.; Defended Wall Street bank and international insurance company against bad faith claim involving death of insured.; Noteworthy Experiences: Licensed Broker/Salesman, 2005; Legislative Internship, U.S. House of Representatives