Leopoldo J. Yanez

Successfully defended a leading insurance brokerage firm in a multimillion dollar breach of contract declaratory judgment action, resulting in full dismissal of claims against client.

Represented a FINRA member firm and associated person in arbitration involving claims of aiding and abetting breaches of fiduciary duty and alleged FINRA and securities violations, resulting in a favorable settlement.

Ongoing representation of the nation's largest aggregates company in numerous state and federal court actions related to the Bayou Corne Sinkhole.

Represented a major solar energy provider in a breach of contract declaratory judgment action arising out of an agreement to provide energy services to customers in New York, resulting in a settlement on favorable terms for the client.

Defended a leading major oil and gas company in multiple state and federal personal injury suits arising out of oil spill response efforts, resulting in multiple suits being dismissed pre-trial.

Represented a major media audience measurement company in a suit for aiding and abetting breach of fiduciary duties and misappropriation of trade secrets against a potential market competitor and company board member, resulting in a favorable settlement for the client.

Represented a major national broadband and telecommunications provider in a fraudulent transfer action arising out of a spin-off and merger agreement to sell and purchase telephone landlines in Northern New England.

Represented a publicly traded health care revenue cycle management company in an appeal before the U.S. Seventh Circuit involving a class member objection to a securities class action settlement approved by the District Court, resulting in a judgment affirming the District Court's settlement approval.