Bob is a first chair litigator and a partner in the firm's Business Litigation and Business Restructuring, Creditors' Rights & Bankruptcy practice groups. His practice is concentrated on commercial litigation and dispute resolution. Bob has experience litigating a wide range of cases in state and federal courts, including shareholder derivative actions, fiduciary duty litigation, and securities fraud cases. He has also represented secured and unsecured creditors in bankruptcy court adversary proceedings in jurisdictions throughout the country.
Bob served as a judicial law clerk following his graduation from law school. He has served on a number of committees within the firm and is currently a member of the firm's Pro Bono Committee.
Bob is admitted to practice before the state courts of New York and New Jersey; each of the U.S. District Courts in New York and New Jersey; and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit.
New York State Bar Association Commercial and Federal Litigation Section · Member, Committee on Civil Practice Law and Rules
New York State Bar Association Standing Committee on Attorney Professionalism, 1995-1998
New Jersey State Bar Association
Bob served as a judicial law clerk following his graduation from law school. He has served on a number of committees within the firm and is currently a member of the firm's Pro Bono Committee.
Bob is admitted to practice before the state courts of New York and New Jersey; each of the U.S. District Courts in New York and New Jersey; and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit.
Education
- University of Pennsylvania Law School, J.D., 1992
- Syracuse University, A.B., 1989, cum laude
Representative Matters
- LITIGATION
- Trials, hearings, motions, and appellate practice in federal and state courts in New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Pennsylvania, Illinois, Texas, California
- Recent trial of complex securities fraud action in U.S. District Court in Texas; case settled before verdict
- Successfully defended publicly traded company in suit by former board members for breach of fiduciary duty and breach of contract following their dismissal from the board
- Obtained dismissal of shareholder derivative suit alleging fraud, self-dealing, and corporate waste against publicly held corporation
- Successfully represented medical communications company in multi-million dollar action alleging breach of fiduciary duty and conversion against former company president
- Successfully defended a professional sports league in multi-million dollar case in Illinois state court involving, among other things, allegations of breach of contract, breach of fiduciary duty, fraud, and business torts
- Representing bank suing participants in a complex, multi-party mortgage fraud scheme involving multiple properties in New York
- Representing U.S.-based distributor of plastic resins in U.S. District Court case against Taiwanese manufacturer for breach of contract and breach of fiduciary duties
- Successfully defended major securities firm in cases alleging conversion, breach of duty, unjust enrichment, and fraud
- Obtained dismissal of multimillion dollar student loan case against national banking institution
- Successfully represented a Fortune 500 plaintiff in a multi-million dollar case in federal court in Connecticut involving breach of contract and breach of warranty claims
- Achieved favorable settlements of securities cases brought against publicly traded company involving allegations of fraud and breach of stock option agreements
- Obtained favorable settlement of corporate control battle for yacht retailer
- ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION
- Arbitrations and mediations with FINRA (NASD), AAA, court-appointed mediators, and administrative agencies
- Obtained multimillion dollar award for claimant in NASD arbitration on claims including fraud, breach of fiduciary duty, churning, breach of contract
- Obtained successful recovery for energy services company in mediation of contract dispute
- Achieved favorable result for construction company in multiparty mediation of breach of contract and breach of warranty claims
- Achieved favorable settlement in mediation of Miller Act construction case
- Successfully resolved administrative action against client and settled multiparty oil spill case before litigation was commenced
- BANKRUPTCY/CREDITORS' RIGHTS
- Achieved favorable settlement on behalf of creditor in multimillion dollar securities claim as plaintiff in adversary proceeding
- Represented petitioning trade creditors in involuntary Chapter 7 case
- Successfully resolved many actions against creditors to recover allegedly preferential transfers in several Chapter 11 cases
- Successfully defended charitable institution in adversary proceeding seeking to recover contribution from debtor
- Achieved dismissal of all claims, including trespass and breach of contract, in million-dollar case brought against public utility company by debtor
Professional & Civic Involvement
Professional Associations
American Bar Association · Litigation SectionNew York State Bar Association Commercial and Federal Litigation Section · Member, Committee on Civil Practice Law and Rules
New York State Bar Association Standing Committee on Attorney Professionalism, 1995-1998
New Jersey State Bar Association
Publications
- Co-author, "Seeking Legal Advice In-House Not Always Advisable" · Executive Counsel, Nov-Dec, 2007
Presentations
- Presenter, "The Perfect Storm: Fiduciary Responsibilities", at seminar titled "Navigating a Hedge Fund in These Volatile Times", Oct 2007