Representative Experience

• Staymobile Venture, LLC, et al. (Jointly administered Chapter 7, Eastern District of Michigan); Counsel to largest unsecured creditor
• Cinemex USA Real Estate Holdings, Inc., Cinemex Holdings USA, Inc. and CB Theater Experience, LLC (Jointly administered Chapter 11, Southern District of Florida); Co-counsel to Debtors, with successful confirmation of contested plan of reorganization
• ImmunSYS, Inc. (Chapter 11 Case filed under Subchapter V); Counsel to Debtor, with successful confirmation of plan of reorganization despite litigation claims
• First Foliage, L.C. (Chapter 11, Southern District of Florida); Counsel to numerous preference defendants, successfully defended litigation claims
• Liberty International Holdings, Inc. et al (Chapter 7, Southern District of Florida); counsel to Trustee, investigated and prosecuted dozens of fraudulent and preferential transfer adversary proceedings
• GMB Lighting and Trading, LLC (Chapter 7, Southern District of Florida), counsel to Trustee, investigated and settled several claims against insider and third parties
• Mosaic Management Group, Inc. (Chapter 11, Southern District of Florida); Counsel to Investor Creditors’ Committee and then Trustee of the Mosaic Investment Trust, negotiated consensual plan of reorganization and prosecuted adversary proceedings
• Prosecuted and defended hundreds of avoidance actions, including preferential and fraudulent transfers, as Counsel to various Chapter 7 Trustees
• Recovery of more than $100,000 in undisclosed bank accounts for Chapter 7 trustee after evidentiary hearing regarding ownership of funds
• Lofts on the Park, Inc. (Chapter 11, Southern District of Florida); Counsel to Debtor-in-possession, successfully confirmed of contested plan of reorganization
• Various Chapter 11 cases; Counsel to Debtors, involving contested confirmation and litigation claims
• Refco Inc. (Chapter 11, Southern District of New York); Counsel to several Latin American financial institutions
• Counsel to pre-petition and post-petition lender in Chapter 11 of international injection molding manufacturer with seven facilities in four countries
• Counsel to Receiver in FTC receiverships involving consumer credit companies
• Represented a global technology company in a post-M&A dispute involving the divestiture of a business unit and the buyer’s subsequent refusal to make an earnout payment, and successfully prosecuted client’s breach of contract claims through two jury trials, obtaining a judgment for millions in damages and attorneys’ fees, while avoiding liability on counterclaims ranging from breach of contract to fraud
• FedNat Holding Company, et al (Chapter 11, Southern District of Florida); Co-Counsel to Official Committee of Unsecured Creditors
• Solar Cosmetic Labs, Inc. (Chapter 11, Southern District of Florida); Counsel to Official Committee of Unsecured Creditors and Liquidating Trustee, included prosecution of adversary proceedings
• Miami Air International, Inc. (Chapter 11, Southern District of Florida); Counsel for the Official Committee of Unsecured Creditors
• Ecological Paper Recycling, Inc. (Chapter 11, Southern District of Florida); Counsel to Official Committee of Unsecured Creditors
• Pharma Science Nutrients, Inc. (Chapter 11, Southern District of Florida); Counsel to Official Committee of Unsecured Creditors
• Britt Metal Processing, Inc. (Chapter 11, Southern District of Florida); Counsel to Official Committee of Unsecured Creditors
• Gemini Air Cargo (Chapter 11, Southern District of Florida); Counsel to Official Committee of Unsecured Creditors
• Hospital Staffing Services, Inc. (Chapter 11, Southern District of Florida); Counsel to Official Committee of Unsecured Creditors
• Recovery of more than $100,000 in undisclosed bank accounts for Chapter 7 trustee after evidentiary hearing regarding ownership of funds
• Prosecuted and defended hundreds of avoidance actions, including preferential and fraudulent transfers as Counsel to various Chapter 7 Trustees,
• Counsel to various Chapter 11 Debtors, involving contested confirmation and litigation claims
• Counsel to pre-petition and post-petition lender in Chapter 11 of international injection molding manufacturer with seven facilities in four countries
• Counsel to Receiver in FTC receiverships involving consumer credit companies
• Represented a global technology company in a post-M&A dispute involving the divestiture of a business unit and the buyer’s subsequent refusal to make an earnout payment, and successfully prosecuted client’s breach of contract claims through two jury trials, obtaining a judgment for millions in damages and attorneys’ fees, while avoiding liability on counterclaims ranging from breach of contract to fraud

• Displaced partner of a high profile law firm in a three-day arbitration of a partnership dispute resulting in a multi-million dollar award in favor of client
• Developer of TAO, a 400 unit condominium in Broward County, defending rescission and breach of contract claims
• Regular representation in breach of contract cases in Miami-Dade and Broward counties on behalf of clients who provide agricultural materials and supplies on credit to the farming industry
• Restaurant defending against Lanham Act claims of trademark infringement and violations of trade dress
• Breach of contract action between two association unit owners for claims involving construction defects
• Software development company defending case for breach of contract, breach of warranty, and several tort claims brought in Texas
• Developers defending foreclosure, rescission and breach of contract claims
• Successfully represented a major commercial landlord in a construction dispute with the co-owner of the building resulting in repairs worth several million dollars
• A local university in the litigation over defects in a new building on campus resulting in a settlement of over $2 million
• Local Boat manufacturer in litigation over alleged defects in a luxury yacht resulting in a defense judgment saving the client over $6 million in damages
• Caribbean hotel chain in litigation involving application of foreign law with owner of one of its hotels over breach of hotel management contract resulting in very favorable settlement for client
• Federal government corporation in trial of fraud claim against a local restaurant resulting in a jury verdict for punitive damages
• State agency in action over interpretation of easements for utilities along state right of way resulting in a favorable declaration for the client
• National golf course management corporation in property dispute with local developer resulting in favorable settlement for client
• Co-owner of successful and well – known local restaurant in litigation brought by disgruntled former co-owner resulting in summary judgment in favor of client
• SW Florida golf club in litigation with resigned members over resignation and refund policy worth more than $20 million resulting in summary judgment for client

• Secured creditor in Fontainebleau Las Vegas Holdings, LLC Chapter 11 case
• Several Latin American financial institutions in Chapter 11 of Refco Inc.
• Local exchange carriers and other telecommunications providers in Worldcom, Global Crossing, Viatel, Star Telecommunications and other national bankruptcies
• Pre-petition and post-petition lender in Chapter 11 of international injection molding manufacturer with seven facilities in four countries
• Numerous preference defendants in Tousa Homes Chapter 11 case
• Secured lenders in the following sales
  • Banca del Gottardo in the $148 million sale of the Roney Plaza in the Chapter 11 of Roney Associates
  • Comerica Bank in series of sales of operating plastics manufacturers in Chapter 11 of Security Plastics
  • Bay View Bank in sale of 15 Church’s fried chicken franchises in Chapter 11 of The Restaurant Group
• Lienholders in Chapter 11 bankruptcy of Levitt Homes, a large national home builder
• Bentley Bay Condominium Association in the Chapter 11 bankruptcy of developer, Florida Development Associates, Ltd.
• Pre-petition and post-petition lender with over $100 million facility in Chapter 11 of large hotel and condominium property in Miami Beach
• Secured creditors in Chapter 11 bankruptcy of TOUSA, a large national home builder

• PSW Real Estate, LLC (Receivership, District Court of Travis County, Texas); Special litigation Counsel to The Stapleton Group, Inc., in its capacity as Receiver, retained to investigate, commence, and prosecute potential claims against third parties
• Vital Pharmaceuticals, Inc., et al a/k/a Bang Energy (Chapter 11, Southern District of Florida); Special litigation Counsel to Liquidating Trustee, retained to prosecute claims against the former officers, directors, and insiders
• Furniture Factory Ultimate Holding, L.P., et al (Chapter 11, District of Delaware); Special litigation Counsel to Liquidating Trustee, retained to prosecute claims against the former officers, directors, and insiders
• Olympia Sports Acquisitions, LLC, et al. (Chapter 11, District of Delaware) Special litigation Counsel to Liquidating Trustee, retained to investigate and prosecute claims against the former officers, directors, and insiders
• Wireless Advocates, LLC (Chapter 7, Western District of Washington); Special litigation Counsel to Virginia Burdette, Chapter 7 Trustee, retained to investigate and prosecute breach of fiduciary, avoidance, and other claims against the former officers, directors, and insiders, which resulted in a $14 million recovery for creditors
• Crystal Cruises LLC, Crystal Holdings U.S. LLC, and Crystal Aircruises LLC(Assignment for the Benefit of Creditors, Miami-Dade County Circuit Court, Florida); Special litigation Counsel to the Assignee, retained to investigate and prosecute breach of fiduciary duty claims against the former officers and directors, which resulted in a $15.5 million recovery for creditors
• Modell’s Sporting Goods, Inc., et al. (Jointly administered Chapter 11, District of New Jersey); Special litigation Counsel to the Liquidation Trustee of the MSGI Liquidation Trust, investigating and prosecuting claims against former directors and officers, as well as non-debtor affiliated entities and parties, resulting in recoveries to date of $25.5 million
• Pareteum Corporation (Chapter 11, Southern District of New York); Special litigation Counsel to Liquidation Trustee of the TEUM Liquidating Trust, retained to prosecute claims against former officers and directors, as well as third parties
• Orchids Paper Products, et al. (Jointly administered Chapter 11, District of Delaware); Special litigation Counsel to the Liquidating Trustee of OPP Liquidating Company, Inc., retained to investigate and prosecute breach of fiduciary duty claims against the former officers and directors
• South Atlantic Regional Center, LLC (Chapter 7, Southern District of Florida); Counsel to the Trustee, retained to investigate and prosecute claims against former officers and directors, as well as third parties, resulting in excess of $5.5 million in recoveries for creditors
• Miami Perfume Junction, Inc., 2851 Investments, LLC, Clarus Group, Inc., and Doral International Products, LLC(Assignment for the Benefit of Creditors, jointly administered, Miami-Dade Circuit Court, Florida); General Counsel to Assignee, retained to investigate and prosecute claims against directors and officers, as well as third parties, resulting in excess of $3.2 million in recoveries for creditors
• UVLrx Therapeutics, Inc. (Chapter 7, Middle District of Florida); Special litigation Counsel to Trustee, retained to investigate and prosecute breach of fiduciary duty claims against former directors and officers, and to pursue claims against the D&O insurer for declination of coverage, bad faith, and recovery of excess judgment. These efforts resulted in a settlement and entry of consent final judgment exceeding policy limits.
• Infectious Disease Research Institute n/k/a Access to Advanced Health Institute (Receivership, King County Superior Court, Washington); Special litigation Counsel to Receiver, retained to investigate and prosecute breach of fiduciary duty claims against the former officers and directors, resulting in a $5.5 million recovery for creditors
• Allied Aerofoam Products, LLC (Assignment for the Benefit of Creditors, Hillsborough County Circuit Court, Florida); Special litigation Counsel to Assignee, retained to investigate and prosecute breach of fiduciary duty claims against the former officers and directors, resulting in a $2.4 million recovery for creditors
• SMF Energy Corporation (Chapter 11, Southern District of Florida); Special litigation Counsel to the Liquidating Trustee, retained to prosecute claims for breach of fiduciary duty against the former directors and officers, which resulted in a $6.1 million recovery for creditors
• Advanced Blast Protection, Inc. (Chapter 11, Southern District of Florida); Special litigation Counsel to the Liquidating Trustees, retained to investigate and prosecute breach of fiduciary duty claims against the former officers and directors, which resulted in a $1.95 million recovery for creditors
• Probate Estate of Victor Posner (Miami-Dade County Circuit Court, Florida); Special litigation Counsel to Curator for the Estate, retained to investigate and prosecute claims against the surety bond for the removed personal representative’s breaches of fiduciary duty, resulting in a $12 million recovery for creditors
• E-Brands Restaurants, LLC, et al, (Chapter 11, Southern District of Florida); Special Counsel to Plan Administrator, retained to prosecute breach of fiduciary duty claims against the former directors and officers, which resulted in a recovery of $1 million (100% of the insurance policy proceeds) for creditors
• Recovery Associates of the Palm Beaches, Inc. (Assignment for the Benefit of Creditors, Palm Beach County Circuit Court, Florida); Special litigation Counsel to Assignee, retained to investigate and prosecute breach of fiduciary duty claims against the former directors and officers, which resulted in a recovery for creditors
• Puglia Engineering, Inc. (Chapter 7, Western District of Washington); Special litigation Counsel to Trustee, retained to investigate and prosecute breach of fiduciary duty claims against the former directors and officers, which resulted in a recovery of almost $1 million (full policy limits) for creditors
• AA Florida Bridal Retail Company, LLC, et al, a/k/a Alfred Angelo Bridal (Chapter 7, Southern District of Florida); Special litigation Counsel to the Trustee, retained to investigate and prosecute breach of fiduciary duty claims against the former officers and directors and hedge fund, which resulted in recoveries of $2 million and $2.25 million for creditors
• Papa Washington, LLC and P.J. Sound Pizza, LLC (Receivership, King County Superior Court, Washington); Special Counsel to Receiver, retained to investigate and prosecute breach of fiduciary duty claims against the former directors and officers, which resulted in a $1.6 million recovery for creditors
• ATIF, Inc. (Chapter 11, Middle District of Florida); Special litigation Counsel to the Trustee of the Creditor Trust, retained to investigate and prosecute breach of fiduciary duty claims against the former officers and directors, which resulted in a $2.25 million recovery for creditors
• MFPI Group, Inc. (Chapter 7, Southern District of Florida); Special litigation Counsel to Trustee, retained to investigate and prosecute breach of fiduciary duty claims against the former directors and officers, which resulted in a recovery for creditors
• CareSync, Inc. (Assignment for the Benefit of Creditors, Hillsborough County Circuit Court, Florida); Special litigation Counsel to Assignee, retained to investigate and prosecute breach of fiduciary duty claims against the former directors and officers, which resulted in a $1.4 million recovery for creditors
• Astor & Black Custom, LLC (Chapter 7, Southern District of Florida); Counsel to Trustee of, retained to investigate and prosecute breach of fiduciary duty claims against the former directors and officers, which resulted in a $2.5 million recovery for creditors
• Panelfold, Inc. (Assignment for the Benefit of Creditors, Miami-Dade County Circuit Court, Florida); Special litigation Counsel to Assignee, retained to investigate and prosecute breach of fiduciary duty claims against the former directors and officers, which resulted in a settlement and recovery for creditors
• Saco Trading, LLC (Assignment for the Benefit of Creditors, Miami-Dade County Circuit Court, Florida); Special litigation Counsel to Assignee, retained to investigate and prosecute breach of fiduciary duty claims against the former directors and officers, which resulted in a recovery for creditors

• South Atlantic Regional Center, LLC (Chapter 7, Southern District of Florida); Counsel to the Trustee, retained to handle all administrative and general case matters, and investigate and prosecute claims against former officers and directors, as well as third parties, resulting in excess of $5.5 million in recoveries for creditors
• Miami Perfume Junction, Inc., 2851 Investments, LLC, Clarus Group, Inc., and Doral International Products, LLC (Assignment for the Benefit of Creditors, jointly administered, Miami-Dade Circuit Court, Florida); General Counsel to Assignee, retained to handle all administrative and general case matters, and investigate and prosecute claims against directors and officers, as well as third parties, resulting in excess of $3.2 million in recoveries for creditors
• Astor & Black Custom, LLC (Chapter 7, Southern District of Florida); Counsel to Trustee, retained to handle all administrative and general case matters, and investigate and prosecute breach of fiduciary duty claims against the former directors and officers, which resulted in a $2.5 million recovery for creditors
• Panelfold, Inc. (Assignment for the Benefit of Creditors, Miami-Dade County Circuit Court, Florida); Counsel to Assignee, retained to handle all administrative and general case matters, and investigate and prosecute breach of fiduciary duty claims against the former directors and officers, which resulted in a settlement and recovery for creditors
• Liberty Power Corp, LLC (Assignment for the Benefit of Creditors, Broward County Circuit Court, Florida); General Counsel to Assignee
• A2Z Trading Company (Assignment for the Benefit of Creditors, Miami-Dade County Circuit Court, Florida) General Counsel to Assignee
• 942 Penn, LLC (Chapter 11, Southern District of Florida); General Counsel to Chapter 11 Trustee
• Majorca Isles Master Association, Inc. (Chapter 7, Southern District of Florida); Counsel to Trustee, prosecuted avoidance claims against over 50 transferees, and investigated and prosecuted substantive consolidation claims against non-debtor entities
• Liberty International Holdings, Inc. et al (Chapter 7, Southern District of Florida); Counsel to Trustee, investigated and prosecuted dozens of fraudulent and preferential transfer adversary proceedings
• Counsel for Receiver for Flamingo South Beach Condominium Association
• Counsel for Receiver for Biscayne Centre Condominium Association
• Counsel for Receiver of hedge funds with invested capital in excess of $1.0 billion in SEC receivership
• Counsel for Receiver in FTC receiverships involving consumer credit companies
• Chapter 7 Trustee and counsel to Trustee in over 500 individual and corporate chapter 7 cases
• Counsel to Chapter 7 Trustee in liquidation of mortgage lender
• Counsel for Receiver for New Dawn Southside, a 264-unit condominium in Jacksonville
• Counsel for Receiver for Midtown Miami Project

• Defense of large multinational oil and gas company against claims for recovery of allegedly fraudulent and preferential transfers
• Representation of multiple creditors and clawback targets in Ponzi schemes perpetrated by Phoenix Diversified, Scott Rothstein, E.S. Bankest, Financial Federated, Mutual Benefits, Bernard Madoff, Premium Sales, Gaston Cantens, Nevin Shapiro and others
• Representation of receiver in prior receiver’s alleged improprieties and alleged misappropriation of assets
• Special counsel to Liquidating BankUnited to pursue recovery of several fraudulent transfer claims from professionals employed by the Debtor and related entities pre-petition
• Prosecution and defense of numerous fraudulent transfer claims, including Lancer Partners, TOUSA, Levitt Homes, Rothtein
• Representation of numerous Trustees in prosecution and recovery of fraudulent transfers from third parties and exempt assets

Legal opinions regarding bankruptcy and insolvency issues, including substantive consolidation

• Apartment complex owner in refinancing of secured debt
• Majority equity interest holder of an online auction company in negotiations related to potential sale of equity, restructuring of debt and ultimate structured dismissal of chapter 11
• Secured creditors in sale of the Versace mansion in Miami Beach
• Assignee in sale of assets of mirror and glass company in an assignment for benefit of creditors case
• Private equity fund in $162 million acquisition of automotive accessories manufacturer from Chapter 11 in Delaware
• Stalking horse purchaser of curtain manufacturer with exclusive contracts with JC Penney out of Chapter 11
• Palm Beach Pops in the acquisition of the library and member list from Boca Pops in Chapter 7
• Corporate purchaser of intellectual property of Tasco Worldwide Inc.
• Cable television channel in connection with the purchase of cable decoders from Chapter 11

• Regional restaurant chain in work out and restructuring with secured creditor
• Industrial real estate owner in restructuring of secured debt
• Multi-family housing developer in restructuring and forbearance
• International factoring company in restructuring and forbearance
• Mezzanine lender in condominium project in Coral Gables in Chapter 11 case
• Owner of apartment complex in Miami, FL in Chapter 11 reorganization case
• Secured lender for commercial real estate in Cutler Ridge, FL in Chapter 11 reorganization case
• Condominium developer in Edgewater district of Miami, FL in Chapter 11 restructuring case

• Developers defending foreclosure, rescission and breach of contract claims
• Builders involved in construction defect litigation
• Restaurant in dispute with commercial landlord
• Regional restaurant chain in workout with secured creditor
• Individual guarantors of commercial debt obligations
• Owner of construction company in workout with creditors
• Warehouse operators in dispute with secured lenders
• Contractor in loan default, prior to and during litigation
• Manufacturer involved in dispute with its lender
• Condominium conversion developer in workout and largest foreclosure action in Palm Beach County
• Numerous commercial and residential developers in Miami-Dade and Broward County foreclosures

• Advised a global technology company and its N. American subsidiaries regarding best management practices for compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation, including preparation of new data privacy policies and new addenda to existing contracts to ensure compliance
• Advised a global technology company regarding administrative processes to be adopted to support a data-privacy conscious culture
• Advised an international hotel corporation regarding post-data breach obligations under the General Data Protection Regulation, Mexican federal law, and numerous state data protection and breach notice statutes
• Advised a global technology company in connection with a multi-million dollar master services agreement and related statements of work and service level agreements, and, among other things, negotiated contractual duties relating to compliance with the General Data Privacy Regulation

• Counsel to Assignors in assignment for the benefit of creditors of JugoFresh Holdings LLC and its subsidiaries, CBMIA Restaurant LLC d/b/a Coco Bambu, Aicon Yachts, Inc., TAG Company US, LLC, Gulfcoast International Products, Inc., Prodecom International Corp; Green Bullion Financial Services, LLC; Sobe LX, Inc.; Sanare LLC; and many others.
• General counsel to Assignees in assignment for the benefit of creditors of Ginnybakes LLC, NNN Realty Investors, LLC, Yaz Perfumes, Inc.; School Box, Etc.; Royal Headwear & Embroidery, Inc.; Global Yachts International, Inc.; Venus Street, LLC, OutSource World LLC, Mirrors Crafters Custom Beveling, Inc., DSL Internet Corporation, B.O.L. Realty, Inc., Yarkon Holding Realty, LLC, Infinity Cargo Services, Inc., RevDia Corp., f/k/a Geneex, Inc., Dixie Bedding Corp., Majestic Jet, Inc. also d/b/a Nash Air Operations, LLC, OM Shanti Clothing Company, HAHA, Inc. d/b/a Jaavan Patio Furniture; Planettraks, Inc.; Shear Construction & Development, Inc.; Open Sports Network, Inc.; Viander USA, Inc.; Fred McGilvray, Inc.; Beacon Industries Worldwide, Inc.; Sun Surveys, LLC, The Electric Beverage Company and many others.
• Special litigation counsel to Assignee of Recovery Associates of the Palm Beaches, Inc., a failed in-patient and out-patient drug rehabilitation center, asserting claims against the former directors and officers which resulted in a recovery of $285,000 for creditors.
• Special litigation counsel to Assignee of Saco Trading, LLC, retained to investigate and prosecute breach of fiduciary duty claims against the former directors and officers.
• Special litigation counsel to Assignee of CareSync, Inc., retained to investigate and prosecute breach of fiduciary duty claims against the former directors and officers.
• Corporate purchaser of intellectual property of Tasco Worldwide Inc., designer and manufacturer of binoculars and telescopes, from assignment for the benefit of creditors.
• Corporate purchaser of operating business from assignment for the benefit of creditors of Fantasi International Corp., designer and manufacturer of high end athletic apparel.
• Corporate purchaser of the following: intellectual property, stock/partnership/membership and other legal, equitable and beneficial interest in foreign certain subsidiary entities, and claims, demands and causes of action from Domital Corp., business specialized in systems integration, consulting, outsourcing products an equipment installation services for wireless networks.