representative experience

Represented major financial institutions and other lenders in numerous bankruptcy cases, obtaining relief from stay, successfully objecting to plan confirmation, negotiating favorable treatment under chapter 11 plans, and pursuing non-dischargeability and fraudulent transfer actions against debtors.

Represented major financial institutions and other lenders in numerous unlawful detainer actions, successfully recovering their collateral from defaulting borrowers through relief from stay, foreclosure, and eviction.

Represented major bank in numerous lawsuits against borrowers and guarantors who defaulted on multi-million dollar loans, successfully defending against lender liability claims and defeating sham guaranty defenses.

Represented major financial institutions in judicial foreclosure actions, and in many cases, obtained appointment of a receiver to administer the assets of the borrower in order to maximize return to the lender. 

Represented financial institution in patent infringement litigation and inter partes review proceedings before the USPTO.

Represented potential investor in bankruptcy court as the stalking horse bidder on the assets of the Crystal Cathedral in Orange County, successfully recovering the client’s attorneys’ fees and expenses in connection with the same.

Represented major restaurant chain debtor in chapter 11 reorganization.

Represented debtors in numerous adversary proceedings, defending against claims for fraudulent transfer, preference, and breach of fiduciary duty.

Represented creditors and vendors in numerous adversary proceedings, including preference and fraudulent transfer actions.

Represented creditors in numerous contested proceedings, including valuation, plan confirmation, Rule 2004 examination, and relief from stay proceedings. 

Multiple  trials  in  bankruptcy  court  in  fraudulent  transfer  and   non-dischargeability  actions.

Represented multi-national, public retailer in trademark and copyright litigation and appeals throughout the United States.

Represented nationwide sporting goods retailer in patent, trademark, and trade dress litigation.

Represented public international media platform in patent, copyright, trademark, and trade secret litigation and appeals.

Represented public life sciences company in patent and trademark litigation and appeals throughout the United States.

Represented international diving equipment developer in patent and trademark litigation.

Represented telecommunications service provider in patent infringement litigation.

Represented biomedical device manufacturer in patent infringement litigation and reexamination proceedings before the  USPTO.

Represented artificial tree manufacturer in inter partes review proceedings before the USPTO.

Over thirty appeal proceedings and fifteen oral arguments before United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit.

Represented major medical equipment provider in fraud, breach of contract, and breach of fiduciary duty dispute.

Represented cannabis investor in fraud and securities violation litigation against real estate developer.

Represented editor-in-chief of major magazine in anti-trust and first amendment / prior restraint litigation, obtaining dismissal in client's favor.

Represented technology distributor in obtaining judgment against manufacturer for selling faulty, counterfeit products.

Represented mobile home resident and employee who was wrongfully terminated and threatened with eviction in litigation against the park owner / employer.

Represented veterans through the Veterans Legal Institute in various matters, including in contract and fraud litigation.

Represented domestic violence victim in obtaining restraining order against her abuser.

Represented two young girls seeking asylum after fleeing their violent home country, where they were subject to threats and persecution.

 Represented critically-ill patients preparing wills, powers of attorney and advanced medical directives on an emergency basis.