Atkinson v. PDP Capital – $2,000,000 verdict - Represented the Client in claims against a registered investment advisor. The Advisor counter-claimed for defamation. The jury returned a verdict in the client’s favor in excess of $2,000,000.00, and a directed verdict on the counter claim for defamation. However, the investment advisor appealed the directed verdict of his counter claim to the Fourth District Court of Appeal. When the Fourth District Court of Appeal upheld the trial court’s ruling, the investment advisor took a further appeal to the Florida Supreme Court. Ultimately, the ruling was upheld and the client paid nothing on the counter claim. See, Pomfret v. Atkinson, 137 So.3s 1161 (Fla. 4th DCA 2014).
Brandeburg v. Homehealth Corporation of America – Represented a client in an Americans with Disabilities Act case involving issues related to a perceived disability. After the client obtained a large jury verdict the Defendant, which was one of the largest home health care providers in America, appealed to the Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeal. The verdict was successfully defended and the client obtained full compensation for the insidious workplace discrimination she faced.
Merle Wood & Associates v. Trinity Yachts – Represented a manufacturer of custom luxury yachts against a claim by a yacht for over $20,000,000.00 in commissions. Obtained a favorable summary judgment order, disposing of the case in the client’s favor. The broker appealed the judgment, which was affirmed by the Eleventh Circuit. See, 714 F.3d 1234 (11th Cir. 2013).
