Business Law, Commercial & Real Estate Litigation

Obtained favorable settlement on behalf of a real estate developer in a multi-million dollar action involving breach of a management agreement.
Successfully resolved an eminent domain dispute between the State of Utah and a Salt Lake City area business owner.
Obtained emergency stay from the Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals pending appeal of order to forward all revenue of limited liability company to a judgment creditor.
Achieved dismissal at pleading stage of conspiracy, aiding and abetting, fraud, and voidable transfer claims in connection with the transfer of money and water shares.
Obtained temporary restraining order and preliminary injunction against former business partner prohibiting communication with or competition against vendors, clients, and prospective clients and restricting access to company’s email, bank accounts, and warehouse while successfully defending against business partner’s motion for TRO.

Non-Solicitation, Non-Competition, and Employment Disputes

Defended several out of state distributors in suit brought by global direct sales company involving alleged breach of non-competition agreements, misappropriation of trade secrets, and conspiracy claims.
Successfully defended an individual and a company in case alleging claims including, breach of non-competition agreement, passing off, claims of copyright violations, theft of trade secrets, passing off, tortious interference, and breach of duty of loyalty.

Trade Secrets and Intellectual Property

Defended several cases alleging copyright infringement of stock photos.
Represented major auto manufacturer in copyright dispute actions.
Successfully defended individual in multi-million-dollar trade secret and copyright case.
Obtained temporary restraining order against mining company prohibiting misappropriation of or conducting business with entities seeking to utilize client’s confidential information and trade secrets.

Securities Fraud

Obtained prejudgment writ of attachment on securities fraud claims exceeding $50 million.
Defended against allegations of $200 million securities fraud and Ponzi scheme by the Securities and Exchange Commission, Commodity Futures Trading Commission, and Department of Justice.
Represented court-appointed lead plaintiff under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 in class action against a genetic test manufacturer and its most senior executives.

Professional Malpractice

Successfully defended international accounting firm in multiple class action cases and matters before the Securities and Exchange Commission and Public Company Accounting Oversight Board.
Successfully defended a law firm against a multi-million-dollar claim involving allegations of elaborate real estate fraud and other fraudulent investments.
Obtained favorable jury verdict and an award of past medical expenses and non-economic damages against a surgeon involving bisection of the common bile duct during a laparoscopic cholecystectomy.
Defended medical professional in Division of Occupational and Professional Licensing proceedings and claims filed under the Medical Malpractice Act.