Representative Matters
First Circuit Reversal and Declaration of Non-Obligation in Massachusetts Insurance Law Case
Obtained reversal by First Circuit Court of Appeals of District Court opinion concerning an adverse interpretation of Massachusetts insurance law; obtained declaration that client was not obligated to reimburse insurance company for amounts paid to defend or settle underlying personal injury claim given absence of any contractual or equitable right to reimbursement.
Lead Counsel in Bankruptcy Court Trial
Served as lead counsel in Bankruptcy Court trial; obtained an exception to discharge under Section 523(a)(6) of the Bankruptcy Code.
Represented Defendant in Prescriptive Easement Claims Trial
Represented defendant in a multi-plaintiff, two-week trial in New Hampshire state court; obtained determination that public did not acquire prescriptive easement rights over client’s property.
Acquittal in Boston Municipal Court: Reckless Driving Allegations Dismissed
Represented defendant in a trial in the Boston Municipal Court concerning allegations of reckless/negligent operation of a motor vehicle; obtained acquittal on all counts.
Obtained Summary Judgment for Commercial Landlord
Obtained summary judgment for commercial landlord in breach of contract case in Massachusetts Superior Court; enforced liquidated damages provision and obtained award of attorneys’ fees and costs.
Obtained Summary Judgment for Private Investment Company
Obtained summary judgment for private investment company in a multi-million-dollar contract dispute in the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York.
Global Real Estate Contract Dispute Resolution
Represented a global real estate company in a contract dispute concerning the company’s purchase of a $50+ million property; obtained favorable resolution following motion for summary judgment.
Representation for Coastal MA Town Residents in Public Easement Dispute
Represented residents of a coastal Massachusetts town in a dispute over the scope of public easements across their property.
Obtained Tax Abatement for Property Owner
Represented property owner before Appellate Tax Board; obtained significant tax abatement.
Obtained Favorable Resolution for Professional Athlete Involving Various Claims
Represented professional athlete in an action in the Southern District of California against former trainer involving claims of breach of contract, breach of fiduciary duty, and failure to obtain informed consent; obtained favorable resolution following mediation.
Representation of NFL Player Before the National Labor Relations Board
Represented NFL player in his charge of unfair labor practices before the National Labor Relations Board against the NFLPA and his former team.
Successful Prosecution of Preferential Transfer and Fraudulent Conveyance Adversary Proceedings
Prosecuted hundreds of adversary proceedings concerning preferential transfers and/or fraudulent conveyances; successfully resolved these matters through mediation or otherwise.