Representative Matters

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OUTCOME:

Multiple jury trial days as part of the trial team on an eight figure dispute over the liability, scope, means and methods of the repair and replacement of a key building systems component for a major ... high rise. Devised an electronic evidence presentation strategy and coordinated trial examinations on a multi-million dollar construction claim between major corporations that resulted in an eight figure award. Crafted all witness examinations, opening statement, and strategic trial exhibit presentation in a complex construction matter with competing counter-claims. Faced with the intense pressure presented by the trial team readiness, the opponent settled on the court house steps, agreeing to pay the client eight times the amount that the opponent had previously demanded be paid to them. Trial team attorney that substituted in on a multi-party litigation arising out of a half-billion dollar project. Executed a strategy to unwind a procedurally dangerous mediation-litigation hybrid and try the entire merits of the case via motion practice. The result was a favorable pre-trial court order, leading to successful settlement for the client. On a potential bet-the-company matter arising out of a Bay Area public works project to construct one of the nation’s largest recreational projects of its kind, Erik prepared the complex winning appellate brief to overturn a state court ruling concerning alleged California false claims act violations and anti-SLAPP attorney’s fees. Hunted down thieves on a personal matter for a key client, resulting in full monetary recovery through insurance settlement within a matter of months.