Timothy C. Bass

Experience: Commercial Litigation: Conducted a three-month jury trial litigating a variety of fiduciary duty, unjust enrichment, and conversion claims associated with a former executive who attempted to usurp ownership of the company.; Obtained dismissal of RICO and tortious interference case filed against importer of silicon.; Prosecuted claims in arbitration on behalf of a software developer who was owed a significant amount of money based on rewriting of code for health care management system.; Real Estate Industry Representations: Obtained significant compensation for a national residential developer who had been defrauded in real estate transactions.; Defended national residential home developer in breach of contract claims arising from cancelled purchase agreements.; Advised developer in claims associated with delayed construction of a casino.; Obtained eight figure recovery for breach of restrictive covenants in an anchor tenant mall lease agreement.; Construction Litigation: Obtained recovery for owner of apartment complex against contractors who installed faulty HVAC system.; Defended contractor accused of EIFS defects in construction of condominium complex in Las Vegas.; Represented builder in suit filed by homeowners association for negligent installation of windows in ski resort.; Insurance Coverage Representations: Litigated several construction defect coverage claims involving condominium complexes and spas built in Las Vegas.; Defended multiple CGL coverage claims arising from aviation related personal injury and property damage claims.; Investigated and defended various coverage claims and liability lawsuits arising out of an employee's theft of $180 million in surety bonds.; Litigated property damage claims and insurance coverage claims arising out of 9/11.; Defended against E&O coverage claim brought by a North Carolina accounting firm.; Financial Services Industry Representation: Prosecuted claims on behalf of a national bank and bond insurer for defaults on construction bonds issued to municipal authorities.; Defended national bank in claims designed to circumvent payments of special assessments used to fund bond payments.; Absolved one of the largest brokerage firms from liability for various securities fraud and suitability claims in multiple cases brought before FINRA, NASD and NYSE Arbitration Panels.; Defended major financial services advisor in claims arising from alleged mismanagement of investment account and life insurance policies.; Executive Liability Representations: Defended former CFO of a public hospital in claims brought in the context of bankruptcy litigation.; Defended former Executive VP of a medical service provider who was sued for negligent oversight of company's regulatory compliance activities.; Obtained multimillion-dollar recovery for C-Suite executive who assisted in developing a unique software program for his former employer.; Employment & Labor Representation: Defended employer in defamation, discrimination and wrongful discharge matters brought by a former executive.; Defended police department in discrimination claims brought by a former officer.; Represented large-scale employer in multiple discrimination claims.; Successfully sued to enforce restrictive covenants associated with employment contracts.