Representative Experience Archive

Mixed Use Redevelopment of Suburban Regional Mall
Represented real estate fund in a variety of real investment transactions
Advises clients on a variety of family wealth preservation matters
Defending several construction and development companies in mechanics lien foreclosure cases
Representation of Chapter 11 debtor bank holding company
Represented a religious organization on property acquisition and sale of a former Catholic high school
Manages risks and claims for religious and non-profit clients
Recovered millions of dollars on behalf of a U.S. based international investment firm
Co-chaired a two-week jury trial resulting in a $500,000 verdict
Represented developer in an $83,000,000 portfolio loan
Represented developer in an $83,000,000 portfolio loan
Represented seller of employee benefits insurance company to national brokerage firm
Twenty-five years of continuous legal counsel to Fortune 10 health care corporations
Conducted several internal investigations of employee workplace complaints
Lead defense counsel in a breach of contract action
Represented Fortune 500 public company in a variety of corporate and real estate matters
Representation of a national retail REIT
Lead counsel for software development company in a breach of fiduciary duty and conspiracy action
Represented metal stamping, fabrication, and assembly company in a general counsel role
Representation of a regional student housing developer, owner, and operator
Conducted internal investigation at a Fortune 100 company
Represented international supplier of CPR and health care training products in general counsel role
Affirming decision of trial court in favor of plaintiff on claim for declaratory judgment
Acted as advisor to Board of Directors of a co-op complex of more than 1,300 residential units
Represented distillery in connection with certain capital raises, leasing, and other general corporate and real estate matters
Denying class certification in false and deceptive advertising case
Acted as GC to Board of Director Member of a Fortune 200
Represented a Chicago-based real estate fund in investments
Secured voluntary dismissal with prejudice of individual FLSA and Illinois statutory claims
Prepared and conducted annual general meeting for 50+ companies
Represented independent real estate brokerage firm with its general corporate and real estate matters
Granting motion to strike class allegations
Represented private investor in $9 million sale of shopping center in Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Representation of a municipality in the restructuring of entitlements
Represented large experiential marketing company with acquisition
Affirming dismissal of consolidated amended complaint in multidistrict litigation
Represented private investor in $6 million purchase of shopping center in Willowbrook, Illinois
Representation of a multi-family owner and operator in obtaining a special use permit
Represented large long-term industrial real estate investor in its industrial leasing transactions
Affirming dismissal of class action complaint alleging claims for violation of the Ohio Consumer Sales Practices Act
Represented technology company in leasing 25,000 square feet of office space in Chicago, Illinois
Provided assistance on variety of legal issues to resort management company
Affirming dismissal of class action complaint alleging FDCPA violations
Successfully negotiated numerous key executive employment agreements
Obtaining release of a landmark demolition delay
Represented large multimedia company in connection with several of its acquisitions
Affirming limits on class counsel’s use of class list
Structured a number of early retirement incentives
Representation of a land developer in the annexation, zoning, and subdivision of a 180-acre mixed-use planned unit development
Represented Fortune 500 public company with its acquisition of commercial real estate
Affirming dismissal of class action complaint
Represented publicly traded private label food supplier in built-to-suit lease agreement in Ogden, Utah
Representation of a developer of a multi-phased residential planned unit development
Represented Fortune 500 public company in a variety of general contract review and corporate counseling matters
Obtained a TRO to prevent staffing company client's former employees from using stolen customer information
Represented supplier to private-label and food services industries
Dismissing class action complaint alleging violations of the Homeowners Protection Act
Represented adhesive manufacturer and distributor on a motion for a TRO
Represented online resume-search, application program-interface company
Represented a shopping center owner in sale of outlot parcel
Represented third-party logistics company to prevent a former manager from using trade secrets
Represented financial institution in purchase of distressed debt and commercial real estate loans
Denying class certification in case alleging RESPA violations
Negotiates and drafts leases for one of Chicago's largest industrial real estate owners
Represented accounting firm to prevent former managerial employee from stealing client and prospective client list
Represented a start-up, Chicago-based company in technology industry in general counsel role
Granting summary judgment against plaintiffs on class claims alleging RESPA violations
Represented joint venture consisting of a REIT and private investors
Represented a retailer of commercial lighting systems in a suit against a former employee
Represented a Chicago-based golf technology company in general counsel role
Dismissing class action complaint
Represented a REIT in joint venture developing a mixed-use high rise
Represented a chemical manufacturer in a lawsuit against its former distributor
Represented the primary owner of a closely held consulting business
Represents national company with over 40 office/warehouse locations nationwide
Represented a vertical farm in suit against licensee
Represented a provider of real-time,multi-asset, financial market data company
Granting summary judgment against plaintiffs in a nationwide, racial discrimination claim
Represented a joint venture in an acquisition of a $44,000,000 office property
Defended a consulting company against claims
Represented start-up ventures
Denying class certification in case alleging violations of state lien release statute
Represents automobile dealers in obtaining sales tax reimbursement agreements
Represented an electrical device manufacturer against fraud
General Motors Corporation, et al. v. The State of Illinois Motor Vehicle Review Board, et al.
Affirming dismissal of class action adversary proceeding
Represented pension fund in acquisition of grocery-anchored shopping center
Won summary judgment in declaratory judgment action
Ramon Alvarado, et al. v. Corporate Cleaning Services, Inc., et al.
Granting motion to dismiss class action against shareholders of MERS®
Represents Chicago’s largest residential real estate brokerage company
Holding that client’s insurer breached its duty to defend and indemnify client in underlying litigation
Nissan North America v. The Motor Vehicle Review Board, et al.
Affirming summary judgment against plaintiffs on claims alleging impropriety of facsimile fees
Regularly advises clients in disputes with their insurance companies
Nissan North America, Inc. v. Jim M’Lady Oldsmobile, Inc.
Denying class certification in case alleging RESPA violations
Represented an 8,000-square-foot medical office tenant
Represented private developer with the acquisition of a former harness racing track
Nissan North America, Inc. v. Jim M’Lady Oldsmobile, Inc.
Lead trial counsel for 100 year-old family owned manufacturing business
Regularly represents suburban Chicago office landlords in lease negotiations
Represented private developer with development of e-commerce and speculative warehouses
George Keporos v. Loquercio Automotive South, Inc. d/b/a Honda City
Lead counsel representing global automotive supplier
Represented company in sale of a former food-production facility located within a Superfund site
Represented private developer with development of cold storage building
Represented state agency in litigation against major oil company
Lead counsel for Mexican railway engineering firm
Represented an institutional owner/developer with two residential assemblages and one commercial assemblage
Represent local manufacturing company in enforcement matters
Represented a private developer with the development of build-to-suit and speculative offices
Represent municipal agency with respect to several former manufactured gas plant sites
Represented a private developer with the sale of a marquee e-commerce warehouse project.
Represented owner of property adjacent to gas station
Lead counsel representing closely-held company in prosecuting multiple successful actions
Represented a closely held family enterprise on the $50 million sale of a medical office portfolio
Represented Not-For-Profit Organization in obtaining injunctive relief
Represented energy management system manufacturer in multi-year trade secret case
Represented a public housing agency in connection with a $25 million redevelopment
Represented major technology company in a multi-million dollar assessment challenge
Lead counsel in multiple representations of corporations and (former) executives in disputes
Represented bed manufacturer with the sale of its business to a private equity firm
Represented a private developer with the RFP and ground leasing of a highly sought-after site
Lead counsel defending chairman of a private equity firm and portfolio company
Represented the shareholders of Insight Beverages, Inc. with their sale to Kerry Foods
Represented a private developer with obtaining complex zoning and subdivision approvals
Guides individuals, multigenerational families, and fiduciaries through estate (probate), trust, and guardianship administration
Represented multinational corporation in Delaware Chancery Court
Represented Deluxe Packaging Corp. with its purchase of General Packaging Products, Inc.
Represented a family office in connection with a $300 million relocation
Educates clients about charitable planning techniques and entities
Lead Counsel in multiple representations defending private companies, majority shareholders, and officers in litigation
Represented Pinnacle Banc Group with its $250 million merger with and into Old Kent Financial Corp.
Represented tenants and institutional landlords
Forms and advises public charities (including donor advised funds)
Represented City of Chicago and Chicago Park District with $600 million renovation
Coordinated the real estate aspects of a $600 million equity purchase transaction
Specializes in the unique tools available for the protection of wealth owned or inherited by disabled individuals
Defeated claims brought by Brazilian investment fund
Represented Chicago Park District with Lollapalooza Music Festival in Grant Park
Represented a real estate fund in connection with the sale of 250 acres of land
Creates faith-specific, health care powers of attorney and testamentary documents
Recovered more than $25 million in fraud suit
Represented multinational tier 1 automotive technology company
Represented a real estate operator in connection with acquisition
Counsels stepparents through the court process of interfamily adoptions
Lead trial counsel for municipality and stadium lessor in private arbitration
Represented clients on software development and licensing agreements
Court dismissed omission and misrepresentation claims against brokerage
Served ultra-high-net-worth clients
Represented local manufacturer with its financing of a new production facility
Court granted motion to dismiss negligent misrepresentation claims against brokerage
Represented a wind farm developer in several related cases
Represented multinational manufacturers in licensing and development deals
Court granted motion to dismiss (with prejudice) on statute of limitations grounds
Represented developer in action filed by third-party objectors
Represented former executive in a trademark infringement action
Represented start-up businesses on all types of formation issues
Court granted summary judgment in favor of broker
Represented land owner in suit against municipality and neighboring property owner
Represented executives on their employment agreements and severance packages
Court dismissed (with prejudice) claims by buyer of condominium against brokerage
Obtained dismissal of complaint against developer under ARL
Successful representation of an American Civil Rights era-icon
Represented multiple closely held and family owned business as their outside GC
Court granted motion for summary judgment in favor of brokerage
Represented property owners in dispute against condominium association
Formation, purchase and sale of numerous bank holding companies
Court dismissed (with prejudice) claims by condominium association against brokerage
Obtained summary judgment on behalf of an Illinois Village
Representation of employee benefit plan established pursuant to CBA
Secured dismissal and/or summary judgment in favor of his real estate developer/seller clients
Represented a furniture company in a TRO proceeding against a competitor
Sale of manufacturer and seller of sports protection gear with domestic and foreign subsidiaries
Obtained numerous injunctions for employees/clients against former employees
Represented car dealership in trade secrets violation case
Sale of numerous companies in the waste disposal industry
Obtained a $1,000,000-plus verdict
Representation of a senior housing owner and operator.
Represented real estate broker in action alleging broker concealed defects
Representation of a public entity in the major reconstructions of a stadium
Represented a frozen seafood importer in a TRO proceeding
Represented office equipment company in AAA arbitration against manufacturer
Merger national mortgage banking firm with international steel company
Chaired a fraud action brought by a group of restaurant investors
Represented a home delivery company in a defamation and unfair competition case
Sale of major fastener manufacturer by a private charity
Secured dismissal with prejudice of a $1.5 million fraud claim against a REIT
Represented food laboratory in action for TRO against IT vendor
Principal trustee of a multi-million dollar private charity
Successfully defended a suburban municipality
Represented a transportation company against a competitor for trademark infringement
Represented a Chicago-based shopping center developer in the acquisition and financing of a shopping center in Kansas City
Representing a commercial tenant in a dispute with a large commercial landlord
Procured dismissal of several million-dollar, lender liability actions
Represented an insurance company in a discrimination case under the ADA
Representing investors in the purchase and sale leaseback transactions of multi-million dollar medical office buildings
Obtaining summary judgment before trial for several real estate brokers accused of concealing defects
Represented for 20+ years the owners and managers of numerous major office buildings
Represented a physical and occupational service provider against a class action suit
Securing a positive settlement for a Hong-Kong based manufacturer
Represented one of the Chicago area’s largest private holding companies
Represented a Medicare Advantage Plan network to recoup overpayments
Securing a positive settlement for an American corporation against a French company for a defective machine
Represented a national industrial developer with the development and build-to-suit sale
Represented a hospital at a medical privileges’ hearing
Securing positive outcome for company in high stakes Telephone Consumer Protection Act case
Represented a privately held national development and construction company
Represented an organization providing housing for adults with autism
Affirming dismissal of putative class action complaint
Representing former real estate agents in a class action suit
Represented a major privately held food company in the redevelopment and expansion of its Chicago bakery
Represented a home for the developmentally disabled
Dismissing class action complaint alleging FDCPA violations
Represented an out-of-state liquor distribution company
Obtained summary judgment for a Fortune 100 food company in a right to publicity case
Securing positive outcome against Fortune 500 energy company in breach of contract suit
Represented a publicly traded prescription benefit management company with a variety of real estate transactions
Represented a food company in a product liability case
Representation of a borrower in a $10,000,000 revolving line of credit facility
Defeating a motion to dismiss for a car dealer against a national car rental business
Represented a family-owned, Chicago area manufacturing company in the disposition of several suburban buildings
Represented a hospital in an estate case
Successfully represented national transportation company in Illinois Wage Payment and Collection Act class action
Representing real estate brokers in recovering against individuals and businesses who wrongfully refuse to pay for their services
Represented the individual owner of a sixty-six-acre parcel of land in the establishment of a tax exempt organization
Successfully represented a developer in a challenge to the city’s denial of the developer’s zoning request
Successfully represented national transportation company in case involving the Truth in Leasing Act (TILA) and federal leasing regulations
Representing several businesses in employment discrimination suits
Represented a family investment company in the acquisition of one of the nation’s largest aggregations of farmland
Successfully represented a developer in an Administrative Review action
Successfully represented manufacturing company in case involving negligent manufacturing and design, obtaining total dismissal of all claims
Successfully pursuing an insurance company for a breach of its duty to defend
Represented a Chicago-based, private real estate fund in a variety of roles
Successfully defended Illinois county at trial regarding the constitutionality of its zoning ordinance
Successfully represented retailer in obtaining summary judgment in case arising from fatal automobile accident
Proudly representing several pro bono clients
Represented one of the Chicago area’s largest family-owned businesses
Successfully represented an Illinois municipality at trial regarding the enforceability of its zoning code
Successfully represented client in transferring case to Indiana under forum non conveniens doctrine where tort reform caps damages
Represented national bank defending claim brought by another bank
Represented one of the Chicago area’s largest hospital groups
Successfully defended a city at trial regarding the constitutionality of its adult use ordinance
Successfully represented professional services company by enforcing non-compete and non-solicit agreement
Represented lender/servicing defendants in three separate purported class action counterclaims
Represented the developer of a brownfield site into a health club/medical office complex
Represented developer against claims by neighboring property owners
Successfully represented administrative agency retirement plan in court-ordered arbitration
Represented mortgage company in class action
Represented a Chicago area investor group in all aspects of fundraising
Successfully defended an action for breach of contract
Lead defense counsel in a Section 1983 Civil Rights class action matter
Represented national bank in consolidated, multi-district litigation class actions
Represented a prominent Chicago family in the preparation of private placement materials
Obtained a favorable judgment for defendants at bench trial for a breach of contract claim.
Represented creditor in enforcement of judgment and recovery of over $200,000 in assets
Represented lender/servicing defendants in several class actions challenging disclosures in payment option adjustable rate loan documents
Represented a national development and construction company
Defended an owner of a privately managed hunting preserve
Represented national bank in class action challenging suspensions of home equity lines of credit
Represented company in the build-to-suit sale of an 80,000 square foot office building
Defended a commercial real estate firm in a jury trial from claims of its employee
Represented Chicago-based investor/developer in a sale/leaseback of an office building
Represented national bank in purported class action challenging property preservation activities on properties in foreclosure
Represented a real estate joint venture
Representation of a hospice provider in obtaining rezoning
Represented federally chartered bank in purported class action alleging FCRA violations
Represented a publicly traded food company with a variety of real estate transactions nationwide
Representation of a senior housing owner/operator in obtaining entitlements
Represented hospital in purported class action alleging violations of federal debt collection laws
Represented a manufacturing company in the separation of its suburban Chicago facility into two buildings
Represented a developer/operator of assisted living facilities in rezoning
Represented U.S. automobile company defending claims in ICC arbitration proceedings
Affirming Illinois Motor Vehicle Review Board decision
Representation of a senior housing owner/operator
Represented Spanish medical supplies distributor in dispute with U.S. manufacturer
Awarding partial summary judgment on liability to taxpayer in gasoline excise tax refund litigation
Representation of an auto dealership in the approval of a planned development and subdivision
Represented motor vehicle dealer in sale of $8 million property located in Oak Lawn, Illinois
Represented state-chartered lender in federal district court class action alleging FCRA violations
Affirming client’s zoning variation on administrative review
Representation of a global retailer in obtaining governmental incentives
Represented shopping center owner in connection with refinance of $8 million mortgage
Represented national bank in purported class action challenging loan document preparation fees
Successfully obtained judgment on the pleadings and summary judgment
Representation of a tool manufacturer in obtaining EDGE tax credits
Represented motor vehicle dealer in sale of $5 million property located in Peoria, Illinois
Represented automobile finance companies in various class actions
Represented creditor in enforcement of judgment and recovery of over $200,000 in assets
Representation of a developer in obtaining a Cook County Class 6B property tax incentive
Represented private investor in the sale of $6 million office building located in Chicago’s Streeterville neighborhood
Dismissal of fraud and breach of contract claims in excess of $1,000,000
Representation of an industrial developer in obtaining a $7,000,000 TIF
Represented motor vehicle dealer in acquisition of redevelopment site in Lincolnwood, Illinois
Lead counsel on divestiture of home health care business
Dismissal of discrimination and retaliation complaints
Obtained dismissal and summary judgment of negligent supervision claims
Represented private investor in sale of 3-property affordable housing portfolio located in Chicago, Illinois
Lead regulatory counsel on acquisition of pharmacy benefit management company
Assistance in obtaining significant award for franchisor against franchisee
Won ownership of food process patent
Represented motor vehicle dealer in acquisition of dealership property located in Michigan City, Indiana
Lead counsel on divestiture of drug distribution business
Represented technology firm in dispute with NASDAQ
Obtained no-liability, walk-away settlements for defendants
Represented private investor in the purchase of a 207 unit multi-family portfolio located near Rockford, Illinois
Lead counsel on acquisition of clinical research company
Represented regional banking institution in workout
Obtained summary judgment for corporate defendant in tortious interference case
Represented motor vehicle dealer in the purchase of $11 million dealership property located in Schaumburg, Illinois
Lead counsel on acquisition of locomotive equipment manufacturer
Represented an international financial technology firm in merger
Obtained summary judgment for quiet title petitioner
Represented private investor in acquisition of $4 million office building located in Northbrook, Illinois
Lead counsel on sale of technology consulting firm
Litigated on behalf of privately held industrial operation
Obtained a $19 million jury award in federal court contract case based on CISG
Represented motor vehicle dealer in sale of $4 million property located in Sandwich, Illinois
Lead counsel on divestiture of disease management business
Conducted internal investigation for food processing concern
Creation of documents for acquiring shopping centers
Represented motor vehicle dealership in ground lease for property located in Northbrook, Illinois
Lead counsel on clinical research collaboration
Represented international financial services firm advisors
Disposition of portfolio of multi-unit apartment buildings
Successfully represented professional services company in defamation suit
Lead counsel for venture capital funds
Defended former CFO of publicly traded news organization
Acquisition of portfolio of shopping centers
Won motion to dismiss for breach of contract claim
Guided nationwide physician in-office pharmacy management company
Represented members wrongfully removed from a national not-for-profit.
Negotiated refinance of troubled debt on industrial property
Successfully represented automobile dealer in putative class action involving claims under the FCRA, ECOA, and Illinois Consumer Fraud Act
Negotiating a consent decree in federal court with the U.S. DOJ
Represented former CEO of a national public accounting firm
Negotiated refinance of shopping centers
Successfully tried case restoring wrongfully removed directors to leading Chicagoland not-for-profit board
Defeating an easement claim in state court and successfully defending the judgment on appeal
Litigated on behalf of a private equity company over employee theft
Represented U.S. based pharmaceutical company in the negotiation of a technology license agreement
Successfully defended business against consumer fraud claim brought by prominent arts dealer
Successfully representing a family’s claim for the wrongful disposal of their personal property
Represented CMO of major pharmaceutical concern
Represented the seller in a corporate inversion involving a U.S. pharmaceutical company
Obtained reversal, on appeal, of ruling with wide-ranging impact involving duty owed by non-servicing firm attorney to firm client
Represented not-for-profit landlord
Represented CFO of privately equity portfolio company
Serve as outside U.S. GC for commercialization matters for an Israeli-based pharmaceutical company
Successfully tried case obtaining unpaid commissions owed to real estate agent
Assisted and advised clients on the Property Tax Code
Litigated partnership dispute over breeding rights
Served as outside general counsel to Irish based pharmaceutical company
Negotiated remedial relief for homeowner asserting neighboring construction activities caused significant water damage in home
Drafted and negotiated various leases and amendments for restaurants
Represented a national pension trust on the sale of a large multifamily project in downtown Chicago
Represented U.S. based pharmaceutical company in setting up U.S. drug distribution program
Obtained summary dismissal of claimed trade secret appropriation by former employee
Represented a national pension trust on the sale of a large development parcel
Represented buyers and sellers in dozens of drug-related, product line purchases and sale
Lead counsel prosecuting and defending multiple high-dollar contract disputes
Representing purchasers and sellers in commercial real estate transactions
Represented the Archdiocese of Chicago in the sales of various properties
Over thirty years of experience in negotiating commercial contracts for companies
Lead counsel in business divorce litigation
Drafting, preparing and reviewing real estate purchase and sale agreements
Represented real estate company in the acquisition of a 21-property industrial portfolio
Represented sale of U.S. pharmaceutical company
Lead counsel in multiple post-closing disputes
Representing real estate developers
Represented a Chicago-based real estate company in the sale of an industrial property
Served as lead counsel in drug company IPO
Lead counsel in multiple trade secret and restrictive covenant disputes
Negotiating and drafting building billboard leases
Represented real estate company in connection with a multi-family HUD construction loan
Represented multiple insurance brokers in sale of their businesses
Multiple representations defending companies, universities and government entities in employment disputes
Representing and assisting a healthcare/education company
Represented a Canadian company in the acquisition of a manufacturing company and real estate
Represented large Midwest-based charitable foundation in an IRS-mandated divestiture
Defended technology company against Lanham Act claims
Advised health club servicing company regarding compliance with Illinois Biometric Information Privacy Act
Represented a national company on the acquisition of land for development of a data center
Served as underwriters counsel in various bond offerings by municipal issues
Represented founder of groundbreaking software company
Advised financial institution regarding compliance with Fair Credit Reporting Act
Represented a national pension trust in the restructuring of a ground lease
Negotiated and structured debt arrangements for emerging and expanding companies
Advised consumer credit loan purchaser and servicer
Represented an order of Catholic nuns in the transfer of sponsorship of a Catholic girls high school
Structured venture capital investments in start up companies
Represented several corporations in auction-rate securities cases
Advised financial arm of retail furniture company on compliance with federal and state laws
Served as sole associate for team acting as outside GC for a number of entities
Dismissing quiet title and tort action brought by alleged trustee of foreclosed property
Represented a Chicago-based bank in a construction loan for a multifamily development
Drafted, negotiated, reviewed and provided due diligence for wide variety of M&A transactions
Dismissing breach of contract, fraud, consumer fraud, and quiet title claims
Represented a family office in the investment in a mixed-use project in Oak Brook, IL
Managed significant number of ongoing projects in connection with wide variety of commercial and business transactions
Secured multi-million dollar settlement for business in breach of contract action
Granting summary judgment in favor of plaintiff on commercial breach of contract claim
Represented a national pension trust in acquisition of a shopping center in Oak Lawn, IL
Drafted, negotiated and reviewed operating agreements
Obtained summary judgment for dental practice in sex / pregnancy discrimination federal lawsuit
Denying defendant's motion to dismiss in Lanham Act case
Represented a national pension trust in the sale of an office building for $125,000,000
Drafted, negotiated and reviewed a wide range of commercial financial transaction documents
Obtaining required entitlements for the redevelopment of an existing office and warehouse mixed-use campus
Drafted, negotiated and reviewed a wide range of commercial financial transaction documents
Affirming judgment in favor of lender in contested foreclosure
Represented Chicago-based investor/developer in a sale/leaseback of an office building
Represented and advised franchisee operators
Affirming dismissal of complaint for wrongful foreclosure
Represented Chicago-based bank in an acquisition loan for a Marriott Hotel in Chicago
Lewis, et al. v. Chase Home Finance LLC
Obtaining entitlements for the construction of a 115,000 square foot build-to-suit distribution warehouse
Represented family office in connection with the sale of 16 nursing homes
Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee for Long Beach Mortgage Loan Trust 2006-4 v. Ferreyra
Granting motion to dismiss with prejudice in favor of mortgage lender
Represented investor in the acquisition of a downtown office building
Perez, et al. v. Chase Home Finance LLC
Secured a major victory against Ford Motor Company
Obtaining Site Plan Review approval for a 100,000 square foot state-of-the-art cold storage facility
Represented a religious order in the sale of a significant real estate asset
Pena, et al. v. EMC Mortgage Corporation
Successfully represented commercial real estate company
Dismissing Fair Debt Collection Practices Act claim with prejudice
Represented an investment fund in joint venture acquisition of multi-family project
Nicholls, et al. v. EMC Mortgage Corporation
Successfully represented motor vehicle dealer
Dismissing five-count complaint against debt purchaser and two executives
Manson, et al. v. GMAC Mortgage LLC
Successfully represented motor vehicle dealer sued for fraud
Obtaining Planned Development approval for construction of 180,000 square foot Class A warehouse and distribution facility
Represented a national pension trust in the acquisition of an two-building industrial/warehouse portfolio
Christian County Clerk, et al. v. Mortgage Electronic Registration
Successfully represented financial media company in trade secrets and restrictive covenant suit
Granting motion to dismiss in part in favor of mortgage lender
Represented Chicago-based development company in the acquisition of land for the development of a nationally branded hotel
State of Georgia, ex rel. Deborah Saunders and Barry Boswell
Represented leading design/build general contractor in contract and lien dispute in subcontractor
Granting motion to dismiss in part in favor of mortgage lender
Represented the Chicago Park District with the re-development of Soldier Field
Gonzalez, et al. v. JPMorgan Chase Bank
Dismissing wrongful foreclosure complaint against mortgage lender
Represented a national pension trust in acquisition and development of 400+ acres in Southern Illinois
Freeman v. Chase Home Finance, LLC
Dismissing claims for account stated, unjust enrichment, conversion, and breach of contract
Represented a national pension trust in the sale of an office building in Cincinnati
Vega v. CTX Corp.
Regularly represents entities and individuals in insurance coverage disputes relating to ESOP transactions and administration
Representation of an industrial developer in the construction of a 300,000 square foot industrial facility
Represented a pension fund in connection with joint venture acquisition of a Class-A office building in Salt Lake City
Acquisition and financing of the retail portion of a multi-owner, mixed-use property
Dismissing Fair Debt Collection Practices and state law fraud claims
Represented a national pension trust in the joint venture development of a two-phase, multi-family development in downtown Minneapolis
Acquisition of an industrial park
Represented client in a case of first impression before the Illinois Supreme Court regarding federal Copyright Act
Denying class certification of breach of contract claims
Negotiation of a build-to-suit medical office lease in a retail shopping center
Represented client in First District Appellate Court in narcotics conviction
Obtaining approval by the Illinois State Historic Preservation Office of the demolition of an historic resource
Negotiation of a ground lease for a stand-alone bank branch facility
Second-chaired jury trial in defense of an infectious disease physician in complex surgical malpractice claim
Affirming trial court's dismissal of claims under Home Owner Equity Protection Act
Sales of single-tenant and multi-tenant restaurant-anchored buildings in shopping centers
Assisted in the successful defense of an emergency medicine physician in a medical malpractice claim for $9.5 million
Dismissing Fair Debt Collection Practices and Illinois state law claims
Negotiation of multiple commercial office leases
Argued in the Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals for direct appeal in criminal matter based on a Batson violation and insufficient evidence
Dismissing class action claims under Florida state law
Negotiation of a major expansion of an existing plant facility
Obtained summary judgment in favor of a hospital system client and argued lack of agency from a hospital employee’s HIPAA violation
Affirming trial court's dismissal of Maryland Secondary Mortgage Loan Law
Represented a publicly held, regional bank in implementing its branch expansion program
Renegotiation and redevelopment of a 65,000 square foot supermarket lease
Obtained complete summary judgment in favor of corporate client, arguing lack of agency for the client’s alleged employee
Dismissing class action claims under Truth in Lending Act and Maryland state law
Represented a shopping center developer regarding more than forty community shopping centers
Negotiation of a retail bank branch lease in an office tower
Obtained complete summary judgment in favor of corporate client, arguing the plaintiff did not properly file within the statute of limitations
Dismissing class action claims against lender
Negotiated several joint venture agreements between developers and various investment funds
Acquisition, financing, and subsequent sale of a single-tenant office tower
Dismissing pro se claims pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 1915)
Formulated and authored more than fifteen private placement securities offerings
Negotiation of multiple retail pharmacy and office leases nationally
Dismissing Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, Truth in Lending Act, and Equal Credit Opportunity Act
Formulated and authored a private placement securities offering
Negotiation of several freestanding build-to-suit restaurant leases at shopping centers
Dismissing class action claims against lender, servicers, and trustees
Represented a steel processor in negotiating build-to-suit leases
Acquisition and financing of a manufacturing and warehousing facility property
Dismissing Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, Truth in Lending Act, IHRA, and FHA claims
Represented a precision metal parts fabricator
Negotiation of a long-term office headquarters lease for a national technology firm
Dismissing class action claims under Fair Debt Collection Practices Act
Represented a publicly held bank in the negotiation of its 154,000 square foot headquarters lease
Negotiation of a 50,000 square foot headquarters lease for a manufacturing company
Dismissing class action claims for violations of Truth in Lending Act
Represented a technology company in the renegotiation of its 73,000 square foot headquarters lease
Negotiation of multiple office leases nationwide for a software consulting company
Affirming district court holding that defendants properly and timely removed lawsuit to federal court.
Represented a private trading firm in the negotiation of its 32,000 square foot headquarters lease
Obtained judgment on the pleadings for trustee
Granting summary judgment in favor of debt collector on Fair Debt Collection Practices and state law claims
Represented a not-for-profit business consortium in negotiating an affiliation agreement
Obtained court order granting petition for equitable deviation of trust
Advises clients on a variety of wealth preservation strategies
Represented an international manufacturer in negotiating various commercial cooking equipment supply agreements
Obtained court order granting petition to construe five separate trusts
Advises clients on establishment of family charitable foundations
Representation of Chapter 11 debtor in six-day trial before Bankruptcy Court
Obtained an order transferring $3.2 million from a charitable trust
Represents clients in trust and estate administration matters
Obtained verdict after a bench trial transferring over $17 million in trust assets
Represents clients in Will contests
Counsel for Chapter 7 Trustee from investigation
Obtained court order granting petition to construe ambiguity
Represents clients in preparation and negotiation of premarital agreements
Counsel for Chapter 11 Plan Administrator
Obtained court order interpreting trust and approval of a family settlement agreement
Obtaining a zoning amendment to allow for the redevelopment of a 21,000 square foot building with a new warehouse and cold storage facility
Advised individuals with respect to various gift and estate planning techniques
Obtained court order dismissing an action to challenge the exercise of Power of Appointment
Successfully defended a family-owned business against a multimillion-dollar, race discrimination lawsuit
Represented both buyers and sellers
Obtained a court order granting petition
Obtained summary dismissal of claimed right to financial privacy action against national bank
Represented closely held business in negotiating succession plan
Successfully represented beneficiaries in action to construe will and trust and require distribution
Successfully represented multiple clients on audit by the IRS
Successfully represented bank as successor trustee
Secured dismissal of false claims qui tam action against a 501(c)(3) charity organization
Successfully represented multiple clients on IRS audit
Successfully represented qualified Illinois charitable organization
Obtaining planned development zoning, street vacations, and tax increment financing
Testified on behalf of prosecution in a tax fraud case brought by federal government
Successfully represented individual beneficiary under a trust
Obtained dismissal of alleged Illinois Deceptive Trade Practices Act claim against family-owned business
Obtained dismissal of action brought by successor trustee
Successfully tried federal bankruptcy, adversary proceeding involving claim of fraud by debtor
Performed internal audits and advised on job classification issues pursuant to the FLSA
Obtained court order granting petition to reform a trust
Obtained summary judgment to remove claimed easement from business property
Regularly provides a wide range of employee benefits guidance
Obtained court order which granted petition for reformation of trust
Obtaining approval for an approximately 200,000 square foot retail and grocery store
Drafted, revised, and litigated a number of employee non-compete/non-solicitation agreements
Obtained court order reforming trust due to a scrivener's error
Obtained dismissal with prejudice of age discrimination claims brought against religious institution
Obtained order dismissing, with prejudice, citation to recover assets
Secured dismissal of alleged violations of Fair Debt Collections Practice Act
Obtained dismissal with prejudice of former employee’s claims
Obtained court order dismissing, with prejudice, action for breach of fiduciary duty
Representation of a shopping center owner and operator in the rezoning of an existing shopping center
Obtained dismissal with prejudice of Title VII discrimination, retaliation and breach of contract claims
Obtained dismissal of claims against Trustee
Appellate court affirmed summary judgment in favor of housing authority
Recovered $500,000 in prosecution of citation to recover assets
Obtained summary judgment on minister’s employment discrimination claims
Obtained summary judgment on former employee’s allegations of disability discrimination and failure to accommodate under ADA
Obtained removal of individual Co-Trustee
Successfully tried case resolving dispute over land rights between neighboring businesses
Obtained summary judgment on former employee’s Title VII claims of race discrimination and retaliation
Successfully represented a qualified charitable organization
Representation of a major global retailer in obtaining an annexation agreement amendment
Obtained summary judgment on allegations of race discrimination and retaliation in connection with a University’s decision to deny tenure
Obtained instructions from court and an order mooting certain administration issues
Obtained summary judgment on former employee’s claims of deprivation of liberty and property interest in her job pursuant to the 14th Amendment
Successfully defended corporate trustee in action seeking $1 million in damages
Obtained dismissal with prejudice on faculty member’s untimely claims of discrimination and retaliation
Obtained summary judgment in favor of corporate executor and trustee
Obtained summary judgment on claims of discrimination, retaliation and failure to accommodate under Title VII and ADA
Obtained judgment on the pleadings in favor of beneficiary
Representation of a global retailer in obtaining approval for the redevelopment of a former office site with a new retail wholesale club store
Obtained dismissal with prejudice of Section 1983 allegations
Successfully represented charitable beneficiary
Representation of a developer in obtaining a special use permit for the construction of a new gas station and retail store for a global convenience store operator
Obtained summary judgment on claims of discrimination and retaliation
Successfully dismissed citation against a qualified Illinois charitable organization
Initial public offering for database software firm
Successfully obtained decision affirming the granting of summary judgment on claims of discrimination
Successfully represented a beneficiary against claims of undue influence
Initial public offering for web-based media firm
Successfully dismissed will contest
Representation of a national developer and movie theater operator in the redevelopment of a regional shopping center
Provides crisis management assistance for religious and non-profit entities
Management buyout of middle market, packaging manufacturing subsidiary
Representation of an international regional shopping center owner/operator in the redevelopment of a regional shopping mall
Represents clients in mediation and other alternative dispute resolution proceedings
Sale of assets of middle market, specialty metal fabricator
Representation of a global food and beverage company in obtaining a rezoning and a special use permit
Supervises mediation and litigation discovery including large-scale electronic discovery
Recapitalization, conversion to limited liability company
Private offering of public securities for Midwest energy company
Advises religious entities on selection of corporate organizational structure
Purchase of industrial production facilities
Advise a global food and beverage company on zoning regulations
Analyzes impact of proposed legislation on non-profit and religious organizations
Redemption of equity of stockholder (and related family members)
$100 million venture capital offering by Midwest software company
Conducted internal investigation at a Fortune 100 company
Ownership succession plan for small industrial products distributor
Representation of a developer in obtaining developmental variances for redevelopment and re-occupancy of a vacant shopping center
Represented Australian family office in investment in a biotech company based in Seattle
Purchase of assets of service entity out of Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings
Dozens of private offerings to thousands of investors
Represented seller of Illinois-based employee benefits insurance company to national brokerage
Buy-out of preferred membership interests
Strategic international licenses for financial and non-financial providers
Represented seller of Atlanta-based employee benefits insurance company to national brokerage firm
Corporate formation, funding, and contractor contracts for social media start-up
Acquisitions, divestitures, and joint ventures
Represented purchaser of majority equity interest of craft brewing company in Chicago
Contract for equity investment and employment of new equity partner
Venture capital financings for data firms in the U.S. and Europe
Represented U.S. public company purchaser of assets of pathology laboratories
Developed and implemented plan to relocate work from unionized to non-unionized facilities
Strategic intellectual property contribution and structuring transactions
Represented Illinois-based logistics brokerage, distribution and warehousing company
Negotiated multiple union contracts
Representation of numerous early and late stage software development firms
Represented San Francisco-based product design company seller in asset sale to international consulting firm
Defended “double-breasted” operations in NLRB and grievance/arbitration proceedings
Financial data licensing and transaction processing strategic venture for Fortune 10 company
Developed and implemented “patient satisfaction” initiative for large health care system
$360 million restructuring and spin-off for publicly held, consulting services firm
Represented U.S. public company purchaser of assets of outpatient laboratory specimen collection and testing business
Developed and implemented “employee engagement” initiatives
Financial regulatory filings and review for $10 billion bank holding company acquisition
Represented purchaser of minority equity interest in Illinois-based manufacturer of beverage dispensing equipment
Successfully defended employers in age and disability discrimination claims
$250 million sale of bank holding company
Represented seller of 19 assisted living facilities in Midwest to strategic purchaser
Prepared and updated employee handbooks for multiple clients
$110 million acquisition of division of trust bank
Represented seller of assets of Chicago-based specialty food broker to strategic acquirer
Representation of a major insurance company against Section 155 claims
Negotiation with federal regulators to reduce bank holding company capital requirements
Represented sellers of Illinois-based equity of employee benefits insurance broker
Representation of insurer against a potential multi-dollar class action consumer protection suit
Negotiations with federal and state regulators to reduce compliance penalties
Represented investor in acquisition of minority interest in development project along Chicago River
Defended a major insurance company in a Section 1983 civil rights matter
$96 million acquisition of energy equipment company
Represented seller of medical device patent portfolio to strategic acquirer
Representation of a Fortune 100 corporation in an adversary proceeding in bankruptcy court
Entity sales and purchases for private equity funds of portfolio firms
Represented strategic purchaser of assets of national data processing and storage company
Led a major investigation for a Big Ten University
Leveraged ESOP acquisition of bank holding companies
Represented seller of financial services company to strategic acquirer
Representation of the City Council of the City of Chicago in the Shakman patronage-hiring litigation
De novo chartering of commercial banks
Represented private equity acquirer of Los Angeles-based wholesale distributor of consumer products
Representation in connection with a detailed analysis to determine if discriminatory pattern existed in settlements of claims against clergy
Strategic alliances in Europe for retail data licensing firm
Represented private equity acquirer of an over-the-counter pharmaceuticals company
Representation of commuter rail line in Title VI class action
Representation of a global owner and operator in obtaining Site Plan Review approval
Represented strategic acquirer national logistics company in the acquisition of the assets of a regional white-glove delivery company
Representation of The Chicago Housing Authority in a 7,500+ plaintiff “mass action”
$75 million investment in Asian energy utility
Represented U.S. public company acquirer of assets of Chicago-based logistics company
Lead counsel for the City of Chicago in multi-million- dollar civil rights claims
Representation of a hotel owner and operator in obtaining a zoning opinion letter allowing for the expansion of an existing hotel
Represented strategic acquirer national logistics company
Veridian Mixed Use Project / Former Motorola Campus - Schaumburg
Institutional venture capital investments in software and data companies
Represented employee benefits insurance brokerage located in Atlanta in acquisition
Representation of a hotel/office complex developer in the annexation, zoning, and subdivision of property
Represented strategic acquirer in purchase of assets of condiment manufacture and bottling facilities
Mixed Use Redevelopment of Blighted Area
Represented the landowner and a national extended stay hotel chain
Represented private equity purchaser of the assets of a point-of-sale systems solutions business
Maywood Park Racetrack Redevelopment – Melrose Park
Represented a national hotel developer and extended stay hotel chain in obtaining all necessary approvals for a 225-room hotel
Represented strategic acquirer national logistics company in the acquisition of assets of regional warehousing and distribution company
Plum Farms – Hoffman Estates
Representation of a multi-family developer owner and operator to obtain planned unit development
Represented employee benefits insurance broker in sale to national acquirer
Industrial Park – Western Suburbs
Successfully tried a preliminary injunction hearing in the Chancery Division
Represented specialty insurance broker in sale to national acquirer
Data Centers – Chicago and Suburbs
Successfully resolved multiple disputes involving a long standing client and government subcontractor
Represented Illinois-based employee benefits insurance broker in sale to national acquirer
Senior Care Facilities – Chicago and Suburbs
Defended and resolved claims brought by billion-dollar conglomerate
Represented national logistics carrier in sale to strategic acquirer
City of Chicago - Red and Purple Line TIF
Representation of a multi-family developer in the amendment of a Site Plan approval ordinance
Represented private equity fund in acquisition of Chicago area-based exotic car dealerships
City of Chicago - Density Bonus/Neighborhood Opportunity Fund Ordinance
Obtained favorable jury verdict for national health insurance company
Represented private equity fund in acquisition of majority interest of cosmetics company
Illinois Medical District - Gateway Project
Litigated and obtained substantial damages and permanent injunction
Represented private equity fund in acquisition of Virginia-based technology security company
Lake County Forest Preserve District – Land Acquisitions
Obtained significant payment of commissions due a Canadian sales representative
Represented private equity fund in acquisition of Wisconsin-based juice manufacturing and bottling facilities and related real estate
Palos Park – Golf Course Annexation Dispute
Successful defense and countersuit in patent and trade dress infringement case
Represented private equity fund in acquisition of juice manufacturing and bottling facilities and related real estate
Mundelein - Downtown Redevelopment
Obtained a permanent injunction and seven-figure judgment against a gray-market operator
Represented private equity fund in acquisition of revenue cycle management entity
Representation of a developer in obtaining a Cook County Class 6B property tax incentive
Initiated litigation against a corporate target planning a $35 million ESOP transaction
Represented private equity group in acquisition of frozen yogurt company
Representation of a retail developer in obtaining a $2,000,000 sales tax rebate
Successfully resolved case involving a multi-million dollar dispute between a property owner, architect and general contractor
Represented private equity group in acquisition of fitness companies
Representation of a multi-family developer in obtaining tax increment financing
Successfully mediated complex accounting claims
Represented private equity fund in the sale of cabinet company
Representation of a municipality in the restructuring of tax increment financing
Settled disputes between OEM contractor and related client
Represented strategic acquirer national logistics company in the acquisition of assets of an Ohio-based regional warehousing and distribution company
Obtaining $23,000,000 TIF and sales tax rebate
Successfully tried to award multi-million dollar dealer-distributor dispute
Represented strategic acquirer national logistics company in the acquisition of assets of an Atlanta-based regional warehousing and distribution company
Representation of a shopping center owner and operator in obtaining a $2,500,000 TIF and sales tax rebate
Successfully obtained arbitration awards in over a dozen cases for a client in labor disputes covered by applicable CBA
Represented seller of assets of pizza restaurants located in Chicago suburbs
Representation of a global retailer in obtaining $8,000,000 sales tax rebate and $1,000,000 impact fee credit
Successfully obtain temporary, preliminary and permanent injunctive relief for a multi-state staffing company
Represented seller of assets of casino located in Indiana
Representation of an international regional mall owner and operator in obtaining $10,000,000 sales tax rebate
Successful representation at trial of a minority corporate shareholder
Represented seller of equity of technology consulting company
Representation of a global retailer in obtaining a $4,300,000 Class 8 property tax incentive
Obtained expulsion of self-dealing LLC member/manager
Represented private equity fund in acquisition of various video gaming venues
Obtaining a $6,000,000 TIF, a 100% Illinois EDGE Tax Credit, and an LDBP grant
Recently filed suit and resolved, at mediation, a business- break up
Represented seller of assets of a consulting division of a technology company
Representation of a food manufacturer in obtaining a 100% Illinois EDGE Tax Credit and ETIP grant
Successfully represented a shareholder who had been frozen out by his 50% partner
Represented seller of oil and gas assets in New Mexico and Texas
Representation of a global package delivery company in obtaining $7,000,000 TIF
Obtained preliminary and permanent injunctive relief against a medical practice partner caught
Represented medical devices technology company in sale of 50% interest
Representation of a manufacturer in obtaining a 100% Illinois EDGE Tax Credit and ETIP grant
Successful arbitration of all claims of our client, a joint-venture partner, involving millions of dollars in damages
Represented private equity seller of an international medical device manufacturing company
Representation of a tool manufacturer in obtaining a $3,000,000 TIF
Represented an original shareholder marginalized by partners prior to their selling the business to a larger entity
Represented national logistics carrier in spin-off and sale of its household and tradeshow moving division
Obtaining $3,300,000 TIF for the construction of a 218,000 square foot industrial facility
Obtained a multimillion-dollar judgment against and removal of a key man partner
Tax planning, structuring and the preparation of documentation for a very substantial number of M&A transactions
Representation of a life insurance company in the restructuring of a $12,000,000 TIF
Successfully resolved in arbitration dispute between former venture partners
Supervision and direction of a team of attorneys to develop a nationwide Wayfair compliant internet-based distribution program
Obtaining an infrastructure grant and 100% income tax exemption
Successfully mediated between various corporate partners in a complex structure
Tax planning, structuring and the preparation of documentation to provide tax efficient arrangements for real estate clients
Successfully defeated a motion to appoint a receiver
Tax planning relating to the formation of a joint venture
Representation of a borrower in a $107,000,000 multi-state portfolio loan
Successfully restructured an LLC involving two corporate partners
Tax planning relating to the formation of a Section 1202 compliant “parent” holding company
Representation of a lender in an $18,000,000 multi-lender revenue bond and construction loan facility
Effected a complete “business divorce
Securing favorable IRS private letter rulings
Representation of a borrower in a $42,500,000 securitized CMBS loan
Successfully resolved several partnership disputes
Advising on significant tax accounting and tax planning issues affecting real estate
Representation of a borrower in a $35,000,000 construction loan
Crafted comprehensive agreement resolving disputes between two joint-venture partners
Providing tax advice on commonly encountered business tax issues
Representation of a borrower in a $6,000,000 acquisition loan
Resolved litigation before the U.S. Tax Court
Litigating approximately 30 reported cases involving federal, state and local tax controversies
Representation of a borrower in a $5,000,000 letter of credit facility
Resolved disputes between two family factions operating a myriad of entities
Bond Counsel for $139M issuance for RTA
Representation of a borrower in a $23,000,000 construction loan
Tried and obtained resolution for corporate trustee resolving disputes
Underwriter’s Counsel for $400M University of Chicago Taxable Fixed Rate Bonds
Representation of a borrower in a $58,000,000 multi-state portfolio loan
Obtained a jury verdict in favor of a multinational, life insurance company
Underwriter’s Counsel for $4.5M debt certificates
Representation of a borrower in a $28,000,000 construction loan
Successfully tried to a jury competing claims for multi-state Fortune 500 insurance company
Special Pension Disclosure Counsel for $155M county sales tax revenue bonds
Representation of a borrower in a $5,000,000 land loan
Successfully defeated claim against trustee of family trust for breach of fiduciary duty
Issuer's Counsel for $37.5M local government program revenue bonds.
Representation of a borrower in a $75,000,000 multi-state portfolio loan
Successfully prevailed in multiple institutional trustee litigation
Lessor's Counsel for $9M school district lease certificates
Representation of a borrower in a $76,000,000 multi-state portfolio loan
Obtained several reformation and/or equitable deviation judgments in litigation
Bond Counsel for $9M for municipal government general obligation bonds
Representation of a borrower in a reorganization and $8,000,000 refinancing
Drafted contracts for corporate clients
Underwriter's Counsel for $4.4M for suburban municipality general obligation bonds
Representation of a multi-family developer in an $11,000,000 acquisition loan and $83,000,000 construction loan
Assisted with preparation for a jury trial in a high-profile defamation case
Lessor's Counsel for $10M general obligation lease certificates
Representation of a multi-family developer in a $24,000,000 construction loan
Helped corporate clients obtain Class 6(b) Property Tax Incentives
Bond Counsel for $30M community college issuance
Representation of a multi-family developer in a $52,000,000 HUD 221(d)(4) construction loan
Represented clients in commercial and residential real estate transactions
Bond Counsel for $6.4M issuance for airport authority general obligation refunding bonds
Representation of a borrower in a $17,000,000 construction loan to finance the construction of a 97-unit multi-family apartment building.Representation of a borrower in a $17,000,000 construction loan
Represented clients in state and federal court
Underwriter's Counsel for $25M general obligation water bonds
Representation of a regional mall owner and operator in a $100,000,000 refinance loan
Drafted pleadings and dispositive motions
Special Pension Disclosure Counsel for $101M Illinois county general obligation refunding bonds
Representation of a tenant in common borrower in a $5,000,000 acquisition loan
Affirming dismissal of putative class action complaint against Catholic Bishop and the Holy See
Underwriter's Counsel for $2.1M school district general obligation school bonds
Representation of a lender in a $3,000,000 refinance loan
Affirming dismissal of class action complaint and holding assignment
Underwriter's Counsel for $1.3M municipal general obligation school bonds
Representation of a lender in a $5,000,000 refinance loan
Affirming dismissal of class action complaint alleging fraud and conspiracy
Bank Counsel for $250M hotel construction loan note
Representation of a lender in a $6,000,000 refinance loan
Dismissing consolidated amended complaint in multidistrict litigation
Underwriter's Counsel for $3.7M consolidated school district general obligation school refunding bonds
Representation of a lender in an $8,000,000 acquisition loan
Denying class certification of alleged common law and state consumer fraud claims
Underwriter's Counsel for $40.5M school district general obligation school bonds
Representation of a lender in a $6,000,000 acquisition loan
Lead trial counsel defending FedEx National in a retaliatory discharge jury trial
Special pension disclosure counsel for $165M county sales tax revenue bonds
Representation of a lender in a $9,500,000 land loan
Lead trial counsel on behalf of a real estate development company
Represented experiential marketing company in the sale of substantially all of its assets
Representation of a large national lender in negotiating and documenting large secured construction loans

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