Hope K. Marino

Representative Matters: Defended start-up company from theft of trade secrets and improper competition by independent contractor and supplier across multiple jurisdictions in state and federal venues, including bankruptcy court adversary proceeding, federal appeal and bankruptcy appeal, and obtained prejudgment remedies and injunctions in state court.; Defended regional lender through successful trial against $20 million lender liability claim by borrower and guarantor; Represented and advised debt servicer in $1 Billion foreclosure and collection matter against well-known high end clothing retailer and collaborated with other counsel on actions spanning numerous jurisdictions; Represented community development lender against commercial borrower and guarantor in multi-million dollar foreclosure and defended follow on litigation by borrower and guarantor asserting CUTPA and other claims, including multiple appeals; Prosecuted breach of contract, unfair trade practices and fraud litigation on behalf of international granite fabricator against industry business partner; Represented individuals and companies in a wide range of general practice matters including but not limited to business disputes and business divorces with partners, trademark filings, probate litigation, and trespass and other tort cases; Represented and advised landlords, and occasionally select tenants, in housing matters, including advising respected community organization on housing policies and practices; Assisted in establishing and served as counsel to municipal fair rent commission to advise on numerous legal issues in relation to excessive rent complaints; Served as municipal counsel on tax foreclosures, collections and municipal insurance defense matters; Represented and advised employers and employees in various employment matters related to issues including contractual relations, compensation, and discrimination before state agency and state and federal courts, including the U.S. Second Circuit Court of Appeals;