Represented commercial building owners in defense of an action seeking recovery of rents. Successfully prosecuted counterclaims for breach of lease agreement, and negotiated a financial settlement resulting in the dismissal of the underlying claims and recovery of our client's litigation costs.

Litigated a million-dollar breach of contract action for an environmental remediation firm. Defeated plaintiff's challenge to Illinois venue and fraud counterclaim. Successfully negotiated a favorable settlement for the client.

On behalf of Chicago-based valet services firm, successfully defended and negotiated dismissal of federal and state law claims of trademark infringement, and defeated plaintiff's request for damages.

Represented a Chicago Loop office building in a lease dispute arising out of a multimillion-dollar redevelopment and condominium renovation plan.

Represented a national transportation broker and obtained dismissal of all broker liability claims arising from an off-loading accident.

Represented a shopping center development in prosecution of claims for specific performance and breach of contract against national franchisor/lessee. Successfully defeated pleading challenge by lessee, and thereafter negotiated recovery of a substantial portion of the value of the parties' 10-year lease.

Represented a California-based development group in the acquisition of a $62 million shopping center from a debtor entity whose holdings were the subject of both Illinois foreclosure and bankruptcy proceedings.

Represented a secured party/bond holder in an Illinois foreclosure action. Litigated the foreclosure judgment, judicial sale and confirmation, and secured title to a $64 million commercial property.

Represented a City of Chicago high school principal and obtained dismissal of federal and common law tort claims brought by a former teacher.

Represented a leading packaging company in a patent infringement lawsuit related to the use of slider-zipper technology in form, fill and seal processes.

Successfully defended trademark rights of a famous Chicago restaurant.

Defended a California-based hotel and spa in a multimillion-dollar litigation brought by a management company over issues involving breach of contract and fiduciary duties.

Defended a hotel management company and hotel owner in $30 million litigation brought by defendants arising out of the purchase and sale of a $101 million luxury hotel in Mexico.

Represented the principal of a global marketing firm in his individual capacity, and successfully defended against claims for fraud and unjust enrichment.