Currently represent offshore liquidators of investment structure utilized as vehicle for Ponzi scheme valued at over $300 million, in twelve (12) separate Chapter 15 Bankruptcy Proceedings and numerous state and federal court litigation matters, as well as multi-jurisdiction fraud investigation.
Represented offshore liquidators of Biscayne Capital investment scheme in federal lawsuit filed in the Southern District of Florida against Deutsche Bank resulting in $95,000,000 verdict after three (3) week trial and favorable settlement.
Represented offshore liquidators of Biscayne Capital investment scheme in Florida lawsuit resulting in summary judgment in the amount of $124,009,000 against prior principal of Biscayne Capital.
Currently represent Venezuelan investors in multi-million dollar Florida lawsuit involving claims of fraud and legal malpractice case against Dentons US, LLP and former Dentons partner stemming from failed exchange of Venezuelan bolivars for U.S. dollars.
Currently represent former owner of successful Plaintiff's law firm in dispute against law firm and successor partners stemming from $40,000,000 redemption transaction being litigated in Florida state court and the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Florida.
Currently represent investor in Black Rock franchises in Florida lawsuit against business partner stemming from misappropriation of invested proceeds.
Represented late soccer legend, Diego Armando Maradona, and currently represent three (3) of five (5) of his heirs, in Florida lawsuit against his former wife alleging a theft scheme carried out in South Florida. Successfully overcame Motion to Dismiss on forum non conveniens grounds and obtained affirmance of trial court’s decision. See Villafañe v. Maradona, 253 So. 3d 708 (Fla. 3d DCA 2018).
Successfully represented Venezuelan reinsurance company in Florida lawsuit stemming from investments in Ponzi scheme and theft of a Venezuelan sovereign bond. Successfully overcame motion to dismiss on forum non conveniens grounds and obtained affirmance of trial court’s decision on that issue. See ABA Capital Markets Corp. v. Provincial de Reaseguros C.A., 101 So. 3d 385 (Fla. 3d DCA 2012). Ultimately obtained $2,743,698.94 final judgment for client, including punitive damages and treble damages award, after favorable jury verdict.
Successfully represented local bank in lender liability lawsuit commenced by minority member of limited liability company stemming from bank’s sale of loan to entity controlled by majority member of limited liability company. Obtained full dismissal of lawsuit on behalf of bank and successfully handled appeal of dismissal. See Dinuro Investments, LLC v. Camacho, 141 So. 3d 731 (Fla. 3d DCA 2014).
Represented health care executive in litigation by former employer seeking to enforce expired restrictive covenants, including at multiple day evidentiary hearing seeking preliminary injunction, ultimately resulting in favorable settlement to client.
Represented Implantec S.A., a Costa Rican distributor of dental implant products, in lawsuit against Biomet 3i, LLC stemming from allegations of wrongful termination of distribution agreement and failure to make indemnification payments under relevant Costa Rican laws, ultimately resulting in favorable settlement to client.
Currently represent real estate wholesaler in numerous lawsuits involving eviction, quiet title, specific performance, and probate issues.
Provide corporate and transactional services to multiple individual investors and/or entrepreneurs.
Represented local real estate developer and investor in litigation against owner of neighboring property regarding enforceability of option agreement for client to purchase neighboring property, resulting in favorable settlement for client.
Represented Venezuelan victim of identity theft in lawsuit against national bank stemming from theft of life savings, resulting in favorable settlement for client.
Represented U.S. Department of State contractor in numerous government contracting disputes, including bid protests, claims for equitable price adjustments under the Contract Disputes Act, and contract performance and management disputes and deductions.
Successfully represented Venezuelan resident in child custody dispute brought by former husband in Florida. Obtained full dismissal of claims asserted by former husband on jurisdictional grounds, resulting in favorable settlement for client.
Successfully represented professional baseball player in federal lawsuit filed against client by retired baseball player for alleged fraudulent transfers received by client from his former agent, who had stolen funds from both athletes. Obtained dismissal of claims against client and favorable settlement.
Successfully represented client whose bank accounts were frozen and funds seized by United States Customs and Border Protection under the guise that client, who mailed a check drawn on his Florida bank account from Bolivia to his banker in Florida, was illegally shipping monetary instruments without filing appropriate Report of International Transportation of Currency or Monetary Instruments, or CMIR, forms. Obtained favorable settlement on behalf of client and full return of client’s funds.
Successfully represented Venezuelan entrepreneur in lawsuit against supplier of refrigeration equipment for theft of payments made in connection with purchase of commercial kitchen equipment and construction of commercial kitchen and bakery. Obtained final judgment in client’s favor for treble damages.
Successfully represented local entrepreneur in arbitration matter involving alleged joint venture with investor that had participated in Ponzi scheme in which client had also invested. Investor demanded that client guarantee investor’s investment and exorbitant returns in accordance with alleged joint venture agreements. Successfully advanced theory that joint venture agreements were actually loans and not joint ventures, and were unlawful under Florida’s usury statutes. Obtained favorable settlement on behalf of client.
Represented real estate developers in numerous pre-construction contract disputes under the Interstate Land Sales Full Disclosure Act and other federal and state disclosure laws.
Represented multiple financial institutions in commercial foreclosure claims.
Represented multiple factoring companies in commercial collection claims.
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