- Has represented companies in class actions arising under various state consumer protection statutes.
- Has represented businesses in various commercial disputes, including breach of contract and various business torts.
- Has represented companies in commercial mediation and arbitration.
- Experienced in handling domestic relations matters.
- Has represented banks in disputes with both commercial and individual borrowers.
Significant Representations
- Fazio v. Lehman Bros., Inc., 340 F.3d 386 (6th Cir., 2003)
Sixth Circuit case establishing the enforceability of arbitration clauses in contracts.
- Questrom v. Federated Dep't Stores, Inc., 2001 U.S. App. LEXIS 5809 (2nd Cir. 2001)
Second Circuit case establishing that third-party valuations are binding absent fraud, mistake, or collusion.
- Oak Rubber Co. v. Bank One, N.A., 214 F. Supp. 2d 820 (N.D. Ohio 2002)
Obtained summary judgment in favor of Bank One on claims under the Bank Holding Company Act.
- Stephens v. WebAccess, Inc., D. Colo. Case No. 03-CV-1521-PSF-PAC
Obtained denial of class certification in national securities class action.