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Generalist litigation attorney, with a focus on corporate governance and contracts. Significant experience with complex and unique matters, often high profile. Brian is experienced litigating in courts across the country, and in dealing with media attention, both good and bad. Brian is committed to providing clients with the highest level of advocacy possible while managing resources efficiently. Brian is admitted to the bar in New York and New Jersey. ATTORNEY ADVERTISING DISCLAIMER: PAST SUCCESS IS NO GUARANTEE OF FUTURE RESULTS.Some of Brian's current and recent representations include:- Majority shareholders of wine and spirits distributor suing CEO and accomplices for essentially stealing all of the corporation's assets; won control of the assets and a $20 million money judgment after a bench trial before Judge Lewis Kaplan in the SDNY.- Former CEO of Duane Reade, Anthony Cuti, in his defense against criminal and civil charges of securities fraud as well as in an employment arbitration. - International cosmetics company in various matters, including defending against discrimination claim by former CEO. - Former Deputy Director of the Patent and Trademark Office in a contract dispute. Prevailed on all claims after six-day federal jury trial in Manhattan.-Healthcare professionals in litigation against health insurance company; asserted ERISA claims as plaintiffs and defended against counterclaims of healthcare fraud.- Directors of Pennsylvania real estate development company in complex multi-case litigation surrounding control of the company and alleged breaches of fiduciary duties by all parties. Prevailed after bench trial in one action and all cases then settled.- Manhattan real estate brokerage firm in recovery of disputed commission; six-figure settlement reached after depositions of the defendants.- Entrepreneur and memorabilia collectors against the New York Giants and Eli Manning in RICO and fraud case in NJ Superior Court; confidential settlement after first day of trial. During the case, Brian took more than 20 depositions, including Eli Manning, Michael Strahan, and owner John Mara.-Parents of murder victims who successfully sued to hold the U.S. Army accountable for the actions of a group of soldiers. https://www.king5.com/article/news/local/army-pays-4-million-to-families-for-murders-committed-by-wa-soldier/281-511846854

Listed skills include Litigation, Appeals, Civil Litigation, Commercial Litigation, and 16 others.