Experience
Nut Tree
We represented one of three branches of the multi-generational family partnership that owned and operated, among other things, the Nut Tree restaurant and retail complex in Vacaville in partnership dissolution and fiduciary duty litigation. Through the litigation, we successfully ended years of money losing operations and were able to extricate our clients from the failing partnership at full fair market value levels, despite provisions in the partnership agreement precluding such actions and requiring a buyout at much lower book value prices.
Round Table Franchise Corporation
We have represented Round Table Franchise Corporation for over fifteen years on a wide variety of litigation matters, including franchisee disputes (contract issues, termination issues, and trademark claims), lease disputes, employment claims, contract disputes and ADA compliance claims.
S.Com v InServe
Successful defended venture capital fund at trial against various alter ego theories seeking to establish liability of investment entity.
Six Continents PLC -- Holiday Inns
We represented Bass PLC (now Six Continents PLC) in litigation arising out of its $2.3 billion acquisition of Holiday Inns. Working with a variety of hospitality industry consultants, we successfully prosecuted and ultimately settled Bass’ claim that Holiday Inns misrepresented the condition of its hotels throughout the Untied States.
Steele v. Nokia
Represented Nokia in a first-impression case in which the plaintiff has brought a products liability claim against Nokia arising out of the use of cellular technology in an automobile. A successful dismissal was obtained.
Weiner v. Cal Shake
Represented a class of homeowners in a trial relating to sale of defective products.