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Commercial Litigation: The Firm regularly represents clients in
commercial matters involving damages in the
millions of dollars. However, we are also
able to handle smaller matters cost
effectively. Large firms frequently refer
their clients to us to obtain high quality
representation in such matters.
International
Disputes: The Firm
frequently represents international clients.
We have represented over a dozen French
citizens in various matters including
securities claims against brokerage firms
and a case involving a lost artwork. The
Firm has also represented an Italian
shipping company in a dispute concerning the
enforcement of a London arbitration award, a
defendant in a dispute alleging RICO claims
arising from an allegedly illegal takeover
of a Russian corporation, an Italian family
in proceedings to recover under a will, and
a British software company in an
intellectual property dispute.
Appellate Practice: The Firm has handled several appeals in
both the Second Circuit Court of Appeals and
New York State’s Appellate Division.
Education Law: The Firm has represented students in
issues that have included sexual abuse and
proper educational placement. We are
experts on New York State's charter school
laws and serve as pro bono counsel to the
Girls Preparatory Charter School of New York
and the Harlem Success Charter School.
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Employment Law: The Firm represents both individuals and
companies in employment disputes. On the
plaintiff's side, we have represented
individuals asserting claims under Title
VII, the Americans with Disabilities Act,
the Family Medical Leave Act and the
Sarbanes Oxley whistleblower provisions.
We have also represented the former chief
auditor of a Fortune 100 company in a
Sarbanes-Oxley whistle-blower claim, a CEO
in an employment dispute, and securities
brokers in disputes with their former
employers. In
addition, the Firm has advised companies
regarding the termination of employees and
has negotiated and drafted termination
agreements.
Real Estate
Litigation: The Firm has
handled disputes involving the failure to
close on real estate purchase agreements and
the breach of commercial leases.
Investor Claims: The Firm has represented numerous
clients in claims against brokerage firms
alleging fraud and unsuitable investments.
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