The Cadle Company, et al. v. Flanagan, et al., 2006 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 14928, District of Conn.
Mar 01, 2006
OUTCOME: Client awarded first known jury verdict under RICO against attorneys claiming to be acting in the practice of law.
(Special Counsel to Plaintiff – RICO jury award in Plaintiff’s favor)
Bankruptcy and debt
: Fleet Bank Connecticut, N.A. v. Carillo, 240 Conn. 343, 691 A.2d 1068 (1997)
Jan 01, 1997
OUTCOME: Client was able to sweep the account.
At Attorney Gaide's urging, the Connecticut Supreme Court found that the contents of a non-special purpose joint bank account could be swept by the creditor of only one of the account holders.
Family
RECENT SUCCESSES:
N/A
OUTCOME:
Dissolution of Marriage: Adverse party ordered to tender to client: (a) $150,00 in temporary support and attorney fees; (b) about $5,000,000 in liquid assets, pending permanent orders; client defeated... multiple adverse claims.
Dissolution of Marriage with Child: Separation Agreement overturned. Client awarded about $2,000,000 in assets; $12,500 per month is maintenance (alimony) for 119 months; child support of $5,780 for 41 months.
Dissolution of Marriage: Client awarded about $1,000,000 in assets and $10,000 per month of maintenance (alimony), for life.
Dissolution of Marriage: Client awarded about $1,660,000 in assets; allocated about $40,000 of liability; awarded $4,589 per month in maintenance (alimony) for ten years.
Post-Decree Motion to Modify: Client (mother) awarded sole custody, sole decision making and child support. Father ordered confined to county jail for 60 days for contempt of court. Father ordered to engage in reintegration therapy.
Dissolution of Marriage with Child: Court found adverse party was not credible or forthcoming regarding business assets and imputed values of several businesses to him. Mother awarded primary custody of child, sole decision making, and $777 per month in child support.
Dissolution of Marriage: On 13-month marriage, client retained about $1,410,000 of separate property; both parties waived spousal maintenance; wife received $5,000 settlement.