Attorney
Phoenix, Arizona Area
• Complex commercial litigation in state and federal courts, including business disputes, business torts, breach of contract, license disputes, competitor disputes and unfair competition, product disparagement, securities, alleged fraud, breach of warranty, franchise litigation, lender and mortgage servicer liability, foreclosure/mortgage, banking, class actions, intellectual property (patent, trade secret, trademark, copyright, cybersquatting).• Engaged in and managed all aspects of lawsuits, arbitrations, and mediations; first chair federal jury trial, including voir dire, opening statement, direct exam, cross exams, closing argument, motions in limine, oral argument, and verdict for the client; participated in six-week jury trial, including cross exam, witness preparation, exam outlines, jury instructions, and verdict for the client; evidentiary hearing in Immigration Court resulting in judgment for the client; appellate oral argument resulting in decision for the client; hearings on dispositive and other motions; depositions; drafted substantive and discovery motions, complaints, answers, settlement agreements, and appellate briefs; conducted factual investigations and discovery (including management of large scale e-discovery); negotiated settlements and other matters with opposing counsel.• Coordinated litigation efforts with and advised in-house counsel, employees, and business units within numerous large companies; developed and implemented litigation strategy and case themes; coordinated with insurers• Pro bono work included successful results in two civil rights suits under the Arizona District Court Pro Bono Program, an immigration matter in Immigration Court under the Florence Project, and an appeal under the Volunteer Lawyers Program/Arizona Court of Appeals Pilot Project.
