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- Obtained reversal of summary judgment from Illinois Supreme Court on behalf of steel and metals industry client, on issues relating to advisory opinions and the Illinois Limited Partnership Act, and in matter addressing the scope of successor liability in Illinois. See Pielet v. Pielet, 2012 IL 112064, 978 N.E.2d 1000 (2012).
- Resolved claims successfully on behalf of a purchaser of a dental practice, against the seller of the practice, for breach of restrictive covenants and other material terms of an asset purchase agreement.
- Defended an investor corporation in a large restaurant chain successfully against claims brought by an investment banking firm, relating to a business combination with a similar restaurant chain.
- Served as lead counsel in corporate client’s action against former president for breach of fiduciary duty, and successfully obtained contribution from former president, which resulted in significantly reduced liability for client.
- Served as lead litigation counsel representing member of Illinois House of Representatives in matter seeking the return of Trust Fund Recovery Penalty assessed by the Internal Revenue Service in connection with representative’s unpaid volunteer position on the board of directors of a nonprofit organization.
- Served as lead counsel in successful defense of candidate for Chicago Public School board who was accused of paying for votes, resulting in affirmation of election result in favor of the candidate.
- Served as team member that successfully argued before the Illinois Appellate Court for reversal of a summary judgment entered against large steel and metals industry client on issues of successor liability and breach of contract. See Pielet v. Pielet, 407 Ill. App. 3d 474, 942 N.E.2d 606 (2d Dist. 2010).
- Obtained dismissal of claims brought against large steel and metals industry client pursuant to the Illinois Fraudulent Transfer Act.