Case Results

Franchise Fee | Full Refund Secured After Franchise

Disputes involving a Franchise Fee in New York can become costly, stressful, and legally complex, especially when a franchisor fails to deliver the support or materials promised during onboarding.In this case study, a prospective bakery-franchise operator paid a substantial upfront Franchise Fee, only to discover that the franchisor provided no training, no operational guidance, and later attempted to terminate the franchise unilaterally.With legal assistance, the franchisee pursued a structured dispute-resolution process and successfully recovered the entire Franchise Fee a result that highlights the importance of early legal consultation when facing franchise misrepresentation or breach in New York.

Speeding Accident High Impact Defense Outcome

This case study examines how defense counsel assisted a young client involved in a catastrophic speeding accident that resulted in multiple serious injuries and two tragic fatalities. The incident occurred when the client, excited during a group trip with friends, violated a traffic signal and accelerated to 173 km/h (well above New York’s posted highway limits). While attempting to cross an intersection, the client’s vehicle collided head-on with a van, causing extensive physical harm to five victims.Because the speeding accident involved severe outcomes, immediate legal priorities included initiating communication with victims, securing statements of non-punishment, and presenting mitigating psychological factors. The defense’s task was to convey remorse, address mental-health challenges, and establish that incarceration was not the only justifiable sentencing option under New York law.

Washington D.C. Corporate Liquidation Litigation Support

A corporate liquidation dispute requires sophisticated legal strategy, especially when it involves dissolving a jointly operated business and resolving complex financial claims. In Washington D.C., issues arising from corporate liquidation often intersect with partnership law, contract principles, and corporate governance obligations. This matter involved a long-running dispute between two co-owners of a logistics company who were attempting to end their joint venture and liquidate their shared interests. Our legal team, experienced in corporate liquidation, represented the client through extensive litigation and secured a complete dismissal of all claims filed by the opposing party.

Work Related Illness Employer Defense Leads to No Liability

In New York, allegations involving a work related illness often lead to intense regulatory scrutiny and parallel civil claims, particularly when an employee suffers a physical condition that appears connected to workplace machinery or daily operations. In this case, a manufacturing company and its CEO faced a claim asserting workplace safety violations after a new production worker suffered an arm injury during equipment maintenance, and the matter threatened to escalate into both criminal exposure and substantial civil liability under New York Workers’ Compensation Law. Because New York applies a no fault compensation system for qualifying work related illness or injury, the determination of whether the employer complied with statutory safety obligations directly shaped the outcome of the case. The legal team carefully demonstrated that the equipment involved did not fall under any statutory or regulatory category requiring an independent emergency stop device and further established that the employee’s improper handling of the equipment caused the accident, ultimately leading to a no liability conclusion by the investigating agency.