A few examples demonstrate the breadth of the firm's experience:

• R.C. Taylor, III v. Mario Gabelli, et al. - Represented whistleblower who accused billionaire investor Mario Gabelli and certain Gabelli affiliates of violating the False Claims Act by using sham companies to acquire wireless telecommunications licenses under a Federal Communications Commission program intended to benefit small businesses. The defendants settled the case for $130 million, plus the firm's fees and expenses.
• Doe v. United States - Represented over 9,000 Department of Justice attorneys in class action seeking $500 million in unpaid overtime.
• In 2001, obtained partial summary judgment in excess of $90 million on behalf of a major financial institution in breach of contract case involving the purchase of credit card business by one bank from another.
• Represented widow of local football franchise owner in challenge to his estate.
• Placerita Oil Co., Inc. v. Tosco Corp. - In March 2000, jury reported $19.85 million verdict in Los Angeles Superior Court in favor of corporate client in a commercial fraud action. After poll of jury showed less than required consensus, case settled while jury continued deliberations on damages.
• Pitney Bowes Inc. v. United States Postal Service - Obtained a settlement of over $51 million in 1999 on behalf of Pitney Bowes against the United States Postal Service.
• Archer Daniels Midland Co. v. Aon Risk Services, Inc.; Archer Daniels Midland Co. v. Phoenix Assurance Co. - Represent plaintiffs suing insurance companies and insurance brokers for malpractice, including malpractice claims in connection with the assembly of a $100 million all-risk insurance program, and claims against numerous insurance companies seeking coverage for losses arising from the Great Flood of 1993.
• Shaw v. United States - Obtained substantial settlement from the United States under the Federal Tort Claims Act for the widow and son of USAir Captain who was killed in the USAir/Sky West collision at LAX.
• Obtained an $11 million jury verdict in a personal injury case against the District of Columbia in the D.C. Superior Court.
• Represent group of investment bankers seeking damages against major financial institution following the separation of their employment and the sale of the group.
• Represent six former franchisees on contingency fee basis in wrongful termination action.
• Represented, on a contingency fee basis, a terminated high-level executive with a significant race discrimination claim against former employer; obtained multi-million dollar settlement on eve of trial.
• Represented numerous terminated CEOs and other executives of various corporations suing for salary, stock options, and other compensation, obtaining significant settlements in each.
• National Steel Corp. v. Marbi, Inc.; National Steel Corp. v. James Squires - Represented National Steel Corporation in series of multi-million dollar fraud cases, alleging that various suppliers and employees participated in a bribery scheme against the Company.
• Stewart v. Mitchell Madison Group LLC - Represented former shareholder of management consulting firm in arbitration against firm arising out of breach of his shareholder rights; obtained award worth several million dollars.
• Mendes-Silva v. United States - Obtained multi-million dollar judgment against the government in a case relating to the safety and side-effects of a vaccine.