2003-2008 Suffolk and Essex Superior Courts, Massachusetts
• Successfully tried and received jury awards in four separate complex personal injury actions for plaintiffs. Obtained settlement in multiple other actions.
2006 Barnstable Superior Court, Plymouth, Massachusetts
• Represented plaintiff in chapter 93A action against automobile insurer in which I sought injunctive relief sought to force arbitration. Case settled for full policy value.
2006 Norfolk Superior Court, Dedham, Massachusetts
• Represented plaintiff in personal injury action where prior counsel had allegedly mistakenly released all claims against the insurer. Fought summary judgement in declaratory judgement action by the insurer and won. Case settled at trial for high six figures.
2008 Represented estate of woman killed in automobile crash. Case settled.
2012 Jury verdict of 4 million dollars plus interest and costs in a medical malpractice action involving improper anesthesia response during neurosurgery resulting in brain damage.
2011 Offer of settlement 1.7 million dollars in sexual harassment case.
2010 Settlement of $450,000 in age discrimination law suit.
2014 Confidential settlement in sexual harassment case.
2008-present multiple six figure lump sum settlements in workers compensation injuries including but not limited to: back, shoulder and wrist injuries.
2008-present multiple findings of permanent disability under social security and private insurance standards.
2012 Successful removal of alimony order against husband based on fraud of the wife.
2014 Representation of husband in divorce wiping away alimony order again based on fraud of the wife.
2008-present Multiple divorce matters, many involving estates in excess of $3,000,000 - references available.
2008-present Multiple settlements in auto and slip and fall accident cases in excess of 6 figures - references available.
2008-present Successful defense of small employers in sexual harassment cases.
2008-present Adoption matters and estate matters - references available.
1998-2002 Middlesex Superior Court, Cambridge, Massachusetts
• Represented multiple people in complex products liability action with over 15 defendants, case settled.
2000 Suffolk Superior Court, Boston, Massachusetts
• Defended municipality in contract dispute by winning summary judgement.
2007 Obtained injunction on behalf of business partner based on breach of fiduciary duty.
2007 Resolved commercial lease dispute on behalf of corporation.
2007-2008 Represented shareholder in close corporation in breach of fiduciary duty/ freeze out case.
1998-2002 MCAD
• Defended municipalities successfully with position statements in several actions.
2000 MCAD and Suffolk Superior Court, Boston, MA
• Represented municipality and business clients in class action MCAD complaint of six hispanic employees who had been discriminated against by managers who plead guilty to embezzling monies, and fraud, among other bad acts.
1998-2002
• Represented union employer in grievance hearings , arbitrations, and charges of unfair labor practice.
2002 Bristol Superior Court, New Bedford, Massachusetts
• Successfully defended physician sued for sexual harassment within 6 months of filing.
• Obtained release of all claims with a denial of liability and no monetary or equitable settlement based on exposing fraud of the plaintiff.
1998-2002
•Successfully represented municipalities and union employers against claims of unfair labor practice and at grievances and arbitrations.
2000 Suffolk Superior Court, Boston, Massachusetts
•Successfully defended client wrongful termination and discrimination claim winning summary judgement based on policy argument.
2000 USDC and Suffolk Superior Court, Boston, Massachusetts
• Successfully defended client in wrongful termination, civil rights and discrimination claims winning summary judgement based on a finding that there was no reckless indifference to employee rights.
2002 Suffolk Superior Court, Boston, Massachusetts
• Successfully defended manager for sexual harassment and assault, despite the fact that investigators found probable cause. Obtained release of all claims with denial of liability for $1000, based on exposing fraud of the plaintiff.
2004 Suffolk Superior Court, Boston, Massachusetts
• Represented African-American plaintiff in civil rights/ discrimination action against large retailer. After one day at trial, the case settled for high six figures.
2006 Appeals Court, Boston, Massachusetts
• Successfully represented client in case that was appealed by the state retirement board.Type your paragraph here.
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