Case Results: Commercial Law & Litigation

Debt arising from timber trespass found to be non-dischargeable in defendants Chapter 12 bankruptcy case after adversary proceeding filed.

Successfully recovered a money judgment and voluntary settlement of claims against the trustee of a family for breach of fiduciary duty and theft from the trust over a period of several years.

Successfully litigated multiple issues regarding lack of capacity, improper execution, undue influence, and fraud in Surrogate's Court on behalf of beneficiaries in an estate valued at over $6 million.

Successful defense and settlement of a commercial foreclosure action brought by a National Bank against a local shopping plaza owner.

Successful defense of mechanics lien email and obtained arbitration award for owner regarding a construction project.

Trial seeking of foreclosure of mechanic’s lien on new residential construction on behalf of a custom home builder with successful defense of counterclaim in excess of $1.0 million.

Collection of money judgment based on a promissory note against a debtor involving the forced sale of a marina in Lake George.

Settlement of dispute between partners in a restaurant involving allegations of breach of fiduciary duty

Blue Circle Inc. v. Schermerhorn - Successful defense of $65 million assessment of cement manufacturing plant.

Welch Foods Inc. v. Town of Westfield - Defense of assessment on national market, grape processing complex with appeals court upholding majority of trial court determination.