Appellate Litigation

Represented an independent energy company in a case of first impression that thousands of natural-gas leases are permissible under Pennsylvania's Guaranteed Minimum Royalty Act.

Represented a provider of development finance for Latin America and the Caribbean in proceedings supplementary to enforce a US$4.3 million overseas judgment in Florida against fraudulent transferees of assets of judgment debtors by reverse-piercing the corporate veil.

Represented a leading non-bank mortgage servicing company in a case affirming that the Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act does not require a lender to consider and evaluate a loss-mitigation application submitted less than 37 days prior to a foreclosure sale, even if the sale is rescheduled.

Successfully represented a financial institution in a case involving the interplay of the Florida statute of limitations and foreclosure actions.

Represented a shoe manufacturer in a case involving a dispute over advertising injury coverage involving the use of a deceased athlete's name to advertise and market running shoes and apparel. Dismissal of claims was affirmed on appeal.

Represented a State Treasurer in a case challenging the allocation of municipal bonds among would-be purchasers. Dismissal of all claims was affirmed on appeal.

Represented a multi-faceted media organization and recognized leader in global entertainment in obtaining a favorable, publishable motion to dismiss appeals arising from a non-final order when the district court dismissed claims of only some plaintiffs in consolidated cases.

Represented a life insurance company in a case alleging breach of contract and violation of limitation of liability. Dismissal of the claim under a suicide claim was affirmed on appeal.