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United States Practice

Complex matters, handled with senior-level attention.

From multinational corporations to family-owned companies, we handle a full range of litigation and transactional matters in state and federal courts nationwide.

01

Commercial Litigation

Resolving complex business disputes in state and federal courts across the country.

Representative Matter

A client purchased heavy industrial equipment in the U.S. for a plant in the former Yugoslavia. Under a rarely litigated provision of the Uniform Commercial Code, we persuaded the federal court in New York to grant summary judgment upholding the client's revocation of acceptance and award damages — even though the unit had never been installed. Reported at Creusot-Loire International, Inc. v. Coppus Engineering Corp., 585 F.Supp. 45 (S.D.N.Y. 1983).

02

Financial Litigation

Defending financial institutions in high-stakes, consolidated clawback and recovery actions.

Representative Matter

Defending a major French banking institution where an offshore liquidator seeks to claw back money the client received for share redemptions prior to the exposure of the Madoff ponzi scheme — an action consolidated with over 200 similar cases.

03

Securities Law: Claims & Defense

Recovering investor losses caused by broker misconduct and defending against securities claims.

We have had considerable success recovering losses caused by broker misconduct, usually resolved through arbitration. A market decline alone does not create a claim — but if a broker placed your funds in unsuitable investments, failed to follow instructions, or misled you, you may have a valid claim.

Defense — Representative Matter

In a complex arbitration involving allegations of securities fraud, unsuitable investments, racketeering, conspiracy and more, liability was imposed against all respondents except our client — who alone was completely exonerated after weeks of testimony.

04

Estate Planning & Administration

Wills, trusts, probate, estate administration and contested Surrogate's Court matters.

We draw up wills and trusts and handle estate administration — from the petition for probate through distribution — working closely with estate representatives and their accountants. We also handle contested matters in Surrogate's Court.

Litigation — Representative Matter

Representing beneficiaries of a large family trust for which no account had been rendered in over twenty-five years, we petitioned to compel an accounting and to remove and surcharge the trustees. The matter settled by court-approved agreement: the trustees resigned, funds were restored, and new trustees were appointed.

05

Real Estate Law

Transactions, closings, partnership disputes and land-use litigation for real property interests.

We handle purchases and sales of co-operative and condominium apartments and other real property interests, represent condominium association boards, and litigate partnership disputes, municipal land-use regulations and commercial landlord-tenant issues.

Representative Matter

After partners diverted funds advanced for renovations to their personal use, we obtained, following an extended jury trial, a settlement terminating the partnership and restoring full ownership of the building to our client.

06

Employment Law

Non-compete and confidentiality agreements, severance, trade secrets, wage claims and wrongful discharge.

We represent both employees and employers in matters including non-compete and confidentiality agreements, severance, trade secrets, Labor Law claims for wages and commissions, and wrongful discharge — obtaining reasonable settlements through litigation where necessary.

07

Debtors & Creditors Rights

Fraudulent conveyance actions and judgment enforcement to help creditors recover hidden assets.

Representative Matter

After a debtor purchased an insurance annuity jointly with his spouse to shield assets, we obtained a judgment — affirmed to the Pennsylvania Supreme Court — voiding the annuity purchase as a fraudulent conveyance. The judgment was collected in full.

08

Trademark Litigation

Prosecuting and defending trademark applications and infringement litigation.

We prosecute and defend trademark registration applications and litigate as necessary, including proceedings before the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board of the United States Patent and Trademark Office.

Discuss Your Matter

Every case begins with a conversation.

Tell us about your situation. We assess each problem and develop a strategy that fits your objectives — and no call ever goes unanswered.

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