• Represented large financial institutions, trustees and investors as both plaintiffs and defendants in California, federal and bankruptcy courts involving fraudulent schemes in lending, negligence and statutory violations.• Drafted and argued various motions, including temporary restraining orders, preliminary injunctions, motions to compel discovery, motions in limine, motions for summary judgment, demurrers and motions to dismiss.• Prepared client for and attended settlement… Show more • Represented large financial institutions, trustees and investors as both plaintiffs and defendants in California, federal and bankruptcy courts involving fraudulent schemes in lending, negligence and statutory violations.• Drafted and argued various motions, including temporary restraining orders, preliminary injunctions, motions to compel discovery, motions in limine, motions for summary judgment, demurrers and motions to dismiss.• Prepared client for and attended settlement conferences.• Took party and third party depositions in California litigation. Show less

• Defended small business and individuals in California and federal litigation matters involving securities litigation, business litigation and white collar criminal defense • Defended investigations instituted by the Securities and Exchange Commission, the Commodities Futures Trading Commission, the United States Postal Inspector, and the United States Department of Justice related to insider trading, Ponzi schemes, fraud and lack of broker-dealer and securities registration.• Defended… Show more • Defended small business and individuals in California and federal litigation matters involving securities litigation, business litigation and white collar criminal defense • Defended investigations instituted by the Securities and Exchange Commission, the Commodities Futures Trading Commission, the United States Postal Inspector, and the United States Department of Justice related to insider trading, Ponzi schemes, fraud and lack of broker-dealer and securities registration.• Defended federal actions and administrative proceedings brought by the Securities and Exchange Commission, the California Department of Corporations and the Arizona Corporations Commission from inception to the eve of trial and settlement. • Represented customers, investment advisors, and broker-dealers in customer and intra-industry arbitrations against banks and brokerage firms at the Financial Industry Regulator Authority and the National Futures Association, including customer disputes, breach of promissory notes, investment advisor licensure, and misappropriation of trade secrets.• Advised business entities and individuals regarding changes in corporate control, dissolution, fiduciary duties and shareholder derivative complaints in anticipation and defense of litigation.• Second chaired a five day jury trial involving breach of a non-compete agreement in the sale of a business and employment agreement, resulting in a published opinion, Fillpoint, LLC v. Maas (2012) 208 Cal.App.4th 1170.• Took depositions in California and federal litigation involving issues related to employment disputes, securities fraud, misappropriation of trade secrets, and unfair competition. Show less

• Drafted pleadings and a variety of motions, including demurrers, motions to strike, motions in limine and motions for summary adjudication for mortgage fraud, professional negligence, insurance coverage, and bad faith cases.• Propounded and responded to discovery, performed legal research and wrote research memoranda.• Argued demurrers, motions to strike, ex parte applications and attended case management conferences.• Drafted mediation and arbitration briefs and various… Show more • Drafted pleadings and a variety of motions, including demurrers, motions to strike, motions in limine and motions for summary adjudication for mortgage fraud, professional negligence, insurance coverage, and bad faith cases.• Propounded and responded to discovery, performed legal research and wrote research memoranda.• Argued demurrers, motions to strike, ex parte applications and attended case management conferences.• Drafted mediation and arbitration briefs and various correspondence.• Communicated with clients and opposing counsel, and conducted interviews of witnesses. Show less