LEONARD, DICKER & SCHREIBER NEWS

LD&S obtained a substantial six-figure judgment based on wrongful interference with a settlement agreement.

LD&S obtained a $1.4 million judgment against a real estate investment company in connection with the interpretation of an ambiguous agreement that provided for joint and several liability.

LD&S obtained an award in excess of $5 million in an arbitration based on state and federal securities violations, fraud, and breaches of fiduciary duties.

In a “bet the farm” case that sought over $50,000,000 in damages, LD&S successfully defended a claim that its client had misappropriated trade secrets.
Representing a small group of investors in real estate limited partnerships, LD&S obtained a judgment against various individuals and entities in excess of $1.5 million, the full amount of the claim.
Small business owners have been plagued with disability access claims, brought by “professional plaintiffs” who search for minor technical violations and seek thousands of dollars in statutory penalties and attorney fees. LD&S successfully defended a local car wash by proving that the plaintiff could not offer any evidence showing that the violation caused him difficulty, discomfort or embarrassment. The trial court’s decision was affirmed in a published opinion. This decision provides a new defense to business owners who are plagued with these claims.
LD&S successfully represented a large CPA firm in a contract dispute involving more than $500,000 in fees and accumulated interest.
More than $650,000 was awarded to LD&S’ client in an arbitration involving misdeeds by the general partner of a partnership that owned and operated a large apartment building. The award also resulted in the removal of the general partner.
Although some real estate foreclosures have been fraught with problems, frivolous lawsuits brought by homeowners also have become a major problem. LD&S has scored a succession of victories for a large mortgage brokerage company defending the actions of the lenders it represents.
LD&S obtained a six-figure judgment on behalf of a Cyprus-based charitable organization that promotes Armenian culture. The verdict was based on the defendants’ misuse of, conversion of, and failure to account for funds intended for the charity. The jury found in favor of the plaintiff on claims for conversion, unjust enrichment, breach of fiduciary duty, and money had and received.
LD&S obtained a large judgment on behalf of a commercial landlord in a breach of lease and guaranty against a corporate tenant and its principal.
LD&S recently obtained a favorable settlement on behalf of a dentist who had brought claims for breach of contract and fraud relating to his purchase of an existing Irvine dental practice.
LD&S recently completed a major remodel of its offices, redoing its reception area, library, kitchen, and other common areas. LD&S is looking forward to at least another 20 years in its current home.
LD&S led the negotiations for a major accounting firm in its successful effort to have a merged under-producing partner take early retirement, avoiding costly litigation.
LD&S obtained a full-defense arbitration award for Defendant restaurant owner in a case for breach of a $650,000 oral settlement agreement. This followed the overturning of a million dollar arbitration award against the same restaurant owner.