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Experience
Represent private and public entities in civil litigation matters in federal and state courts, as well as in administrative proceedings.
Intellectual Property Litigation
Counsel for producer of animal biologics in action for misappropriation of trade secrets against former employee and current competitor.
Counsel in numerous actions alleging misappropriation of trade secrets and unfair competition, including proceedings to enjoin the use of proprietary customer information to compete with former employers.
Counsel for public entities in actions against large software manufacturer involving claims for fraud, breach of contract, and violation of the California False Claims Act.
Counsel for plaintiff in trademark action involving financial institutions.
Lead counsel for plaintiff in trademark action against major record label.
Lead counsel in defense of copyright infringement action.
Advise numerous clients on issues related to protection of confidential and trade secret information.
Real Estate Litigation
Lead counsel for large land owner in lease dispute with major ski resort.
Counsel for Fortune 500 corporation in commercial real estate dispute
Counsel for real estate brokers in actions involving alleged breaches of fiduciary duties.
Counsel for numerous entities and individuals in various real estate disputes.
Environmental/Public Agency Litigation
Lead counsel for municipality in action brought by developer challenging increases in various fees and amendments to City's Specific Plan.
Lead counsel for municipality in actions brought by developer challenging Specific Plan amendments and asserting claims under the Fourteenth Amendment for unlawful taking and denial of equal protection.
Counsel for several large municipalities in federal court action against U.S. Environmental Protection Agency challenging EPA's promulgation of regulations and approval of water quality standards adopted by State.
Lead counsel for large gaming company in bid protest filed with the California State Lottery.
Lead trial counsel for licensed hearing aid dispenser in five day disciplinary hearing before Office of Administrative Hearings.
Trial counsel for licensed engineer in ten day disciplinary hearing before Office of Administrative Hearings.
Counsel for California city in action alleging breach of contract against neighboring municipality regarding agreement to share State subventions arising from prison population.
Lead counsel for individual in federal action against a California city for denial of due process and equal protection arising out of summary suspension of professional license.
Employment Litigation and Counseling
Assisted in defense of multiple actions alleging discrimination and harassment under the Americans With Disabilities Act, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, Title VII and the Fair Employment and Housing Act.
Defended private employers in court and administrative actions involving claims of unpaid wages.
Advise numerous clients on employment matters and policies. | 