GSV Acquisitions, LLC v. Ellison (E.D. Tenn. 2024)
Represented founding member of private equity group in business tort and trade secret litigation against his former partners. Obtained favorable settlement following dispositive motion briefing and initial discovery.
Houston Humphreys, LLC v. Houston Street Partners, LLC (Davidson Co. Chancery Ct. 2024)
Representing joint-venture buyer in a commercial real estate dispute involving the sale of Houston Station, a valuable development in Nashville’s Wedgewood/Houston neighborhood.
Walsh v. Peeples (Davidson Co. Chancery Ct. 2024)
Represented 49.5% member of veterinary and boarding/grooming business in litigation against her business partner involving claims for expulsion, breaches of fiduciary duties, and fraud. Obtained favorable settlement during discovery, following mediation.
The Holistic Connection, LLC v. Burning Acre Co. (Davidson Co. Circuit Ct. 2024)
Representing hemp company in litigation regarding alleged business torts.
Redline Steel, LLC v. NukonUS, LLC (N.D. Ala. 2022)
Obtained a judgment for $1.4 million in compensatory damages, $1 million in punitive damages, and more than $400,000 in prejudgment interest following two-week jury trial in a dispute regarding two fiber laser machines used to manufacture steel décor.
Lovreta v. PHH Mortgage Corp. (W.D. Tenn. 2021)
Represented mortgage servicer in putative nationwide class action alleging violations of the Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act (RESPA). Obtained favorable individual settlement with plaintiff following motion to dismiss briefing.
Malek v. Bank of America, N.A. (Nev. Ct. App. 2020)
Obtained summary judgment establishing the validity of the lender’s deed of trust that secures a $3 million loan and affirmance on appeal.
EMC Mortgage LLC v. First Guaranty Mortgage Corp. (E.D. Va. 2016)
Represented mortgage originator in indemnity suit arising from denied repurchase demand. Obtained favorable settlement during discovery.
In re Residential Capital LLC (S.D.N.Y. 2012)
Defended mortgage servicer in litigation arising from multimillion-dollar proof of claim filed by Florida foreclosure law firm.
HOA super-priority lien litigation
Managed large mortgage servicers’ litigation portfolios consisting of suits between HOA-foreclosure-sale purchasers and mortgagees over whether the homeowners association’s foreclosure of its super-priority lien extinguished the senior mortgage. Drafted dispositive motions and appellate briefs and crafted portfolio-wide litigation strategy.
Anti-money laundering compliance
Assisted financial institution and its Canadian affiliate, which provide stock transfer agent services to closely held and publicly traded companies, in evaluating their potential risk exposure and obligations under the Bank Secrecy Act and Anti-Money Laundering Act from providing transfer agent services to a dozen marijuana-related businesses in the United States and Canada.
Intellectual property
Advised several Tennessee-based hemp companies regarding intellectual property protection for a variety of marks and proprietary systems.
Hemp regulatory compliance
Advising multiple hemp and CBD companies regarding compliance with state and federal statutes and regulations.
Business formation and incentives
Advised various cannabis startups regarding corporate structuring, potential tax credits and other state and local incentives, and general corporate matters.
Vendor management
Assisting Tennessee-based hemp company with managing its relationships with white-label manufacturing clients, wholesale customers, and distributors.