Lead counsel for a restaurant owner in a dispute with the wife of a deceased partner regarding ownership of The Pasta House Company (Joseph A. Fresta and The Pasta House Company vs. Sharon L. Tucci, 19SL-CC04516 (Cir. Ct. St. Louis County)).
Lead counsel on behalf for a major oil refiner in Oakland, California in Power Quality & Electrical Systems, Inc., et al. v. BP West Coast Products LLC, Case No. 16-cv-04791-YGR, 2018 WL 510130 (N.D. Cal. Jan. 23, 2018). Obtained summary judgment on claims by former franchisees for breach of contract, breach of the covenant of good faith and fair dealing, and fraud (seeking more than $2 million in damages), as well as on the client’s counterclaims for breach of contract, resulting in a judgment their favor for $1,982,774, plus attorneys’ fees and costs in the amount of $375,000.
Lead counsel (appointed) in Williams v. Roper, No. 4:13-CV-2440 CAS, 2018 WL 1420271 (E.D. Mo. Mar. 22, 2018). After a jury trial, obtained an award of punitive damages on behalf of an incarcerated plaintiff for violation of Fourth Amendment rights by a correctional officer.
Lead counsel on behalf of a software developer in Cannatrac Technology, Inc. v. Midax Mobile, Inc., No. 2017L00594 (Cir. Ct. Cook County Ill., Mar. 19, 2018). Obtained dismissal of a breach of contract claim related to the development of a mobile application for the sale of legal/medicinal marijuana.
Lead counsel for a major national franchise brand in a Lanham Act case against an unauthorized retailer in Tennessee improperly selling a third-party product under the franchisor’s brand.
Lead counsel for an international franchise brand intervening in a case seeking to invalidate the brand’s deed restrictions on property in Illinois.
Lead counsel for a national healthcare lobbying organization in a software and breach of contract dispute.
Represented a national healthcare lobbying organization in a National Advertising Division (NAD) dispute with a major clear aligner therapy brand.
Part of the lead counsel team for an international oil company in Los Angeles in connection with dealers’ claims of unfair gas pricing. In a five-week bellwether trial, a jury found in favor of the energy company on the pricing claims from four plaintiffs.
Successfully defended a national pipeline owner/operator in a multimillion-dollar vendor contract dispute alleging improper termination. Part of a team representing a major oil company in connection with its $2.6 billion sale of a refinery, including development of the terms of sale and divestment of related retail assets.
Successfully represented a domestic software development company accused of patent infringement for customer loyalty program technology.
Part of the lead counsel team for an international oil company in connection with a two-month bench trial in Chicago alleging pricing claims as well as various fraud and breach of contract claims, resulting in a complete defense verdict.
Tried dozens of successful bench trials in state court in Ste. Genevieve for breach of contract, representing plaintiffs seeking unpaid condominium association dues from multiple defendants.
Municipal prosecutor for city of Black Jack, Missouri for more than two years (through UB Greensfelder).
Part of lead counsel team for a major home appliance manufacturer/retailer in arbitration alleging breach of contract and tortious interference.
Complex Commercial Litigation Experience
Lead counsel for a restaurant owner in a dispute with the wife of a deceased partner regarding ownership of The Pasta House Company (Joseph A. Fresta and The Pasta House Company vs. Sharon L. Tucci, 19SL-CC04516 (Cir. Ct. St. Louis County)).
Lead counsel on behalf for a major oil refiner in Oakland, California in Power Quality & Electrical Systems, Inc., et al. v. BP West Coast Products LLC, Case No. 16-cv-04791-YGR, 2018 WL 510130 (N.D. Cal. Jan. 23, 2018). Obtained summary judgment on claims by former franchisees for breach of contract, breach of the covenant of good faith and fair dealing, and fraud (seeking more than $2 million in damages), as well as on the client’s counterclaims for breach of contract, resulting in a judgment their favor for $1,982,774, plus attorneys’ fees and costs in the amount of $375,000.
Lead counsel (appointed) in Williams v. Roper, No. 4:13-CV-2440 CAS, 2018 WL 1420271 (E.D. Mo. Mar. 22, 2018). After a jury trial, obtained an award of punitive damages on behalf of an incarcerated plaintiff for violation of Fourth Amendment rights by a correctional officer.
Lead counsel on behalf of a software developer in Cannatrac Technology, Inc. v. Midax Mobile, Inc., No. 2017L00594 (Cir. Ct. Cook County Ill., Mar. 19, 2018). Obtained dismissal of a breach of contract claim related to the development of a mobile application for the sale of legal/medicinal marijuana.
Lead counsel for a major national franchise brand in a Lanham Act case against an unauthorized retailer in Tennessee improperly selling a third-party product under the franchisor’s brand.
Lead counsel for an international franchise brand intervening in a case seeking to invalidate the brand’s deed restrictions on property in Illinois.
Lead counsel for a national healthcare lobbying organization in a software and breach of contract dispute.
Represented a national healthcare lobbying organization in a National Advertising Division (NAD) dispute with a major clear aligner therapy brand.
Part of the lead counsel team for an international oil company in Los Angeles in connection with dealers’ claims of unfair gas pricing. In a five-week bellwether trial, a jury found in favor of the energy company on the pricing claims from four plaintiffs.
Successfully defended a national pipeline owner/operator in a multimillion-dollar vendor contract dispute alleging improper termination. Part of a team representing a major oil company in connection with its $2.6 billion sale of a refinery, including development of the terms of sale and divestment of related retail assets.
Successfully represented a domestic software development company accused of patent infringement for customer loyalty program technology.
Part of the lead counsel team for an international oil company in connection with a two-month bench trial in Chicago alleging pricing claims as well as various fraud and breach of contract claims, resulting in a complete defense verdict.
Tried dozens of successful bench trials in state court in Ste. Genevieve for breach of contract, representing plaintiffs seeking unpaid condominium association dues from multiple defendants.
Municipal prosecutor for city of Black Jack, Missouri for more than two years (through UB Greensfelder).
Part of lead counsel team for a major home appliance manufacturer/retailer in arbitration alleging breach of contract and tortious interference.
Complex Commercial Litigation Experience
Lead counsel for a restaurant owner in a dispute with the wife of a deceased partner regarding ownership of The Pasta House Company (Joseph A. Fresta and The Pasta House Company vs. Sharon L. Tucci, 19SL-CC04516 (Cir. Ct. St. Louis County)).
Lead counsel on behalf for a major oil refiner in Oakland, California in Power Quality & Electrical Systems, Inc., et al. v. BP West Coast Products LLC, Case No. 16-cv-04791-YGR, 2018 WL 510130 (N.D. Cal. Jan. 23, 2018). Obtained summary judgment on claims by former franchisees for breach of contract, breach of the covenant of good faith and fair dealing, and fraud (seeking more than $2 million in damages), as well as on the client’s counterclaims for breach of contract, resulting in a judgment their favor for $1,982,774, plus attorneys’ fees and costs in the amount of $375,000.
Lead counsel (appointed) in Williams v. Roper, No. 4:13-CV-2440 CAS, 2018 WL 1420271 (E.D. Mo. Mar. 22, 2018). After a jury trial, obtained an award of punitive damages on behalf of an incarcerated plaintiff for violation of Fourth Amendment rights by a correctional officer.
Lead counsel on behalf of a software developer in Cannatrac Technology, Inc. v. Midax Mobile, Inc., No. 2017L00594 (Cir. Ct. Cook County Ill., Mar. 19, 2018). Obtained dismissal of a breach of contract claim related to the development of a mobile application for the sale of legal/medicinal marijuana.
Lead counsel for a major national franchise brand in a Lanham Act case against an unauthorized retailer in Tennessee improperly selling a third-party product under the franchisor’s brand.
Lead counsel for an international franchise brand intervening in a case seeking to invalidate the brand’s deed restrictions on property in Illinois.
Lead counsel for a national healthcare lobbying organization in a software and breach of contract dispute.
Represented a national healthcare lobbying organization in a National Advertising Division (NAD) dispute with a major clear aligner therapy brand.
Part of the lead counsel team for an international oil company in Los Angeles in connection with dealers’ claims of unfair gas pricing. In a five-week bellwether trial, a jury found in favor of the energy company on the pricing claims from four plaintiffs.
Successfully defended a national pipeline owner/operator in a multimillion-dollar vendor contract dispute alleging improper termination. Part of a team representing a major oil company in connection with its $2.6 billion sale of a refinery, including development of the terms of sale and divestment of related retail assets.
Successfully represented a domestic software development company accused of patent infringement for customer loyalty program technology.
Part of the lead counsel team for an international oil company in connection with a two-month bench trial in Chicago alleging pricing claims as well as various fraud and breach of contract claims, resulting in a complete defense verdict.
Tried dozens of successful bench trials in state court in Ste. Genevieve for breach of contract, representing plaintiffs seeking unpaid condominium association dues from multiple defendants.
Municipal prosecutor for city of Black Jack, Missouri for more than two years (through UB Greensfelder).
Part of lead counsel team for a major home appliance manufacturer/retailer in arbitration alleging breach of contract and tortious interference.
Complex Commercial Litigation Experience
Lead counsel for a restaurant owner in a dispute with the wife of a deceased partner regarding ownership of The Pasta House Company (Joseph A. Fresta and The Pasta House Company vs. Sharon L. Tucci, 19SL-CC04516 (Cir. Ct. St. Louis County)).
Lead counsel on behalf for a major oil refiner in Oakland, California in Power Quality & Electrical Systems, Inc., et al. v. BP West Coast Products LLC, Case No. 16-cv-04791-YGR, 2018 WL 510130 (N.D. Cal. Jan. 23, 2018). Obtained summary judgment on claims by former franchisees for breach of contract, breach of the covenant of good faith and fair dealing, and fraud (seeking more than $2 million in damages), as well as on the client’s counterclaims for breach of contract, resulting in a judgment their favor for $1,982,774, plus attorneys’ fees and costs in the amount of $375,000.
Lead counsel (appointed) in Williams v. Roper, No. 4:13-CV-2440 CAS, 2018 WL 1420271 (E.D. Mo. Mar. 22, 2018). After a jury trial, obtained an award of punitive damages on behalf of an incarcerated plaintiff for violation of Fourth Amendment rights by a correctional officer.
Lead counsel on behalf of a software developer in Cannatrac Technology, Inc. v. Midax Mobile, Inc., No. 2017L00594 (Cir. Ct. Cook County Ill., Mar. 19, 2018). Obtained dismissal of a breach of contract claim related to the development of a mobile application for the sale of legal/medicinal marijuana.
Lead counsel for a major national franchise brand in a Lanham Act case against an unauthorized retailer in Tennessee improperly selling a third-party product under the franchisor’s brand.
Lead counsel for an international franchise brand intervening in a case seeking to invalidate the brand’s deed restrictions on property in Illinois.
Lead counsel for a national healthcare lobbying organization in a software and breach of contract dispute.
Represented a national healthcare lobbying organization in a National Advertising Division (NAD) dispute with a major clear aligner therapy brand.
Part of the lead counsel team for an international oil company in Los Angeles in connection with dealers’ claims of unfair gas pricing. In a five-week bellwether trial, a jury found in favor of the energy company on the pricing claims from four plaintiffs.
Successfully defended a national pipeline owner/operator in a multimillion-dollar vendor contract dispute alleging improper termination. Part of a team representing a major oil company in connection with its $2.6 billion sale of a refinery, including development of the terms of sale and divestment of related retail assets.
Successfully represented a domestic software development company accused of patent infringement for customer loyalty program technology.
Part of the lead counsel team for an international oil company in connection with a two-month bench trial in Chicago alleging pricing claims as well as various fraud and breach of contract claims, resulting in a complete defense verdict.
Tried dozens of successful bench trials in state court in Ste. Genevieve for breach of contract, representing plaintiffs seeking unpaid condominium association dues from multiple defendants.
Municipal prosecutor for city of Black Jack, Missouri for more than two years (through UB Greensfelder).
Part of lead counsel team for a major home appliance manufacturer/retailer in arbitration alleging breach of contract and tortious interference.
