Argued for and obtained complete dismissal of indictment of foreign-national defendant charged in tax-fraud prosecution in District of Colorado (United States v. Christina Elbers).

Representation of defendant charged in Medicaid fraud prosecution in Eastern District of Kentucky.

Representation of defendant charged with money laundering and bank fraud in S.D.N.Y. investigation of Falun Gong and related entities.

Representation of defendant charged with fraud in S.D.N.Y. prosecution in connection with misstatements regarding carbon-trading credits.

Representation of potential trial witness in high-profile sex-trafficking conspiracy in S.D.N.Y.

Represented automobile importer in connection with grand jury subpoenas in District of New Jersey; persuaded prosecutors not to pursue charges over money laundering and criminal tax allegations.

Counsel to Barcelona-based Grupo Imagina (Mediapro) with respect to E.D.N.Y. investigation of global soccer industry (FIFA). Led internal investigation and negotiated disposition of criminal case.

Counsel to pharmaceutical research firm and executive regarding S.D.N.Y. subpoenas and investigation of company founder.

Trial counsel (with Federal Defenders of New York) in United States v. Darius Xavier Johnson, in which defendant was acquitted on all four counts of indictment following jury trial in E.D.N.Y.

Appointed associate CJA counsel for defendant charged with substantive and conspiracy narcotics, extortion, and loan-sharking, and for defendant charged with wire fraud in connection with solicitation of investments.

Representation of Mayor of Mount Vernon, New York, in public corruption and criminal tax investigation.

Representation of pharmacy owner in S.D.N.Y. check-kiting and drug trafficking prosecution.

Representation of defendants, together with appointed CJA panelists in S.D.N.Y., in prosecutions of narcotics conspiracies, health-care fraud, and other alleged offenses.

Lead counsel in six-week criminal jury trial in New York Supreme Court, Queens County, in prosecution by Medicaid Fraud Control Unit of the Office of the Attorney General.  Obtained not-guilty verdicts or dismissal of seven of thirteen counts and non-jail sentence for client.  Lead counsel in pending appeal to Appellate Division, Second Department. 

Counsel to individual seeking leave to appeal conviction for driving under the influence due to improper police non-usage of available body cameras and related procedural flaws.

Counsel to individual charged with gun possession in connection with improper traffic stop.

Obtained reversal of initial, adverse determination by United States Department of Agriculture on behalf of family-owned bodega, which would have made client ineligible to participate in SNAP benefits program.

Representation of C-level executive of electric-vehicle company in SEC enforcement action and Wells-notice process.

Challenged and obtained reversal of initial, adverse determination by IRS in United States Tax Court matter on behalf of closely-held company and its principals.

Representation of investment advisor in successful defense against allegations made by industry regulator (FINRA) of misappropriation and false statements in connection with expense reporting.

Obtained declaratory judgment in favor of minority partner in real-estate holding company, enabling client to exercise contractual right to purchase majority stakeholders’ shares.  Representation of client in related Second Department appeal arising from follow-on lawsuit.

Obtained full dismissal of qui tam (False Claims Act) suit in Eastern District of New York against physician client accused of defrauding state Medicaid program.

Representation of client in dispute with brother regarding non-repayment of loans and in Second Department appeal arising from same. 

Representation of asset management firm in dispute with public-company executive regarding unauthorized transfer of shares.

Representation of attorney in defense of civil sanctions motion and threatened criminal referral arising out of S.D.N.Y. Bankruptcy Court litigation.

Representation of solo practitioner legal recruiter against industry-leading competitor that tortiously interfered with client’s contract with global law firm.

Filed declaratory judgment actions on behalf of individual residential tenants in two lawsuits against large New York City landlords alleging unscrupulous practices with respect to listing properties for rental.

Representation of art dealer alleging breach of contract by artist.

Wrote appeal to Supreme Court of Indiana resulting in reinstatement of grant of summary judgment in client’s favor in multi-million dollar executive employment dispute.

Represented interests of activist investors in civil litigation concerning challenge under New York State Not-For-Profit Corporation Law to cemetery ownership and management.

Advised co-founder of major media company in connection with threatened litigation regarding his improper termination, entitlement to severance package, and public relations strategy.