Successes
Employee Mobility #1: Confidential Settlement; San Francisco County Superior Court
The firm's client was Chief Merchandising Officer for a well-established brand based out of New York. He was recruited to San Francisco to work with a nationally recognized women’s apparel company. A week after he was hired, he was fired because of his non-compete clause. After deposition and early discovery the firm's client received a $2.3 million settlement.
More Successes
Trade Secret #1: Confidential Settlement; San Francisco County Superior Court
The firm was retained shortly before trial to represent its clients who were sued for misappropriation of trade secrets after leaving their employer to start a competing entity.
Elie v. Smith (Jury trial; San Mateo County Superior Court)
The firm was retained to defend a client who was being sued for $25 million dollars and were able to obtain a $9.4 million dollar award on defendant’s cross-complaint
Appellate Practice
Success in the appellate forum requires an appellate lawyer with the ability to recognize pivotal issues on appeal, and brief them in a succinct and persuasive manner.