The grass is definitely
greener on this side.
In the past 18 months, 15 client matters, each recovering at least 94.5% of total available value in an average of 9.2 days.
Among them: one involved negotiating a $43,000 severance offer into $125,500 (a 190% uplift); another involved reversing a $45,000 vendor demand into a $55,000 payment to my client (in 5 days); and another involved converting a 0-severance termination from Brooklyn Mirage into a $50,000 payment (inside 7 days); but the crown jewel—my pièce de résistance—involved an 11th-hour merger dispute with $233,000 on the line, which I negotiated into a $1.14M payout (a 411% increase) in 7 days.
Integration Contract Dispute
Defended logistics technology company in a dispute arising from a contested API integration and pricing framework. Reversed an adverse settlement posture and secured settlement from plaintiff despite their initial demand, including full release of all claims.
Contract Enforcement
Brought suit to enforce payment obligations after prolonged delay and attempted termination while services continued. Achieved a structured resolution shortly after filing, securing recovery and a full mutual release without extended litigation.
Governance & Control Dispute
Led strategy in a governance crisis where company leadership refused to provide books and records or convene the board amid a contested leadership challenge. Prepared and positioned an Article 78 petition to compel compliance. Facing imminent court intervention, management relented, governance was restored, and control of the company shifted in our client's favor within days.
Executive Severance Negotiation
Negotiated a 190% uplift in an executive severance package—from $43K to $125K, plus full benefits and 100% carried interest—following month-long negotiations with General Counsel of a $6.2B AUM private equity firm.
ABC Assignee Litigation
Secured dismissal of an assignee lawsuit through a $5,000 settlement, representing a 90% reduction from the claimed amount, within 35 days of engagement.
Wage & Hour Defense
Successfully defended Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen in wage-and-hour litigation, achieving a favorable resolution through JAMS arbitration, avoiding costly class certification and trial.
Commercial RE Litigation
Represented Applebees in a commercial landlord/tenant dispute, defeating the commercial landlord's motion for summary judgment and motion to compel pendente lite rent by raising counterclaims that mitigated rent arrears converting a weak position into leverage for better negotiation terms on extended timeline.
Severance Negotiation
Negotiated a zero-severance termination into a $50,000 severance payment from Brooklyn Mirage in 5 days, securing immediate financial recovery for wrongfully terminated client.
Equity Dispute Resolution
Blocked CEO's repurchase attempt of client's equity in AI company amid $10M merger and negotiated 411% increase to client's equity stake resulting in $1.14M payout. Achieved in 7 days.