Evan M. Sauda

Represented a tool manufacturer in an action against the former CEO for the collection of an unpaid loan and seeking a declaratory judgment that the CEO was not entitled to any post-termination payment.

Represented a financial institution handling and advising on defaults and collection efforts for an equipment leasing portfolio.

Represented corporate landowners in condemnation cases arising out of the widening of I-485 through Ballantyne, North Carolina.

Represented a developer and landlord in an action seeking to invalidate rental restrictions passed after the acquisition of a large portion of an unfinished residential subdivision.

Advised a real estate company on the implementation and enforcement of a novel program involving agreements to list homes in the future.

Served as arbitration counsel for a homebuilder in an action to require the seller to indemnify the client for deficient construction under the asset purchase agreement.

Represented an equipment maintenance provider in an action against a former independent producer alleging breaches of the parties' agreement pre- and post-termination.

Advised on and implemented a lease renegotiation strategy for all locations of a large retailer during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Defended a class action seeking damages for a retailer's allegedly improper text messages under the TCPA.

Represented a tool manufacturer in the defense of a putative class action alleging defective batteries and chargers and deceptive advertising practices under California law; settled on an individual basis following an expert inspection.

Served as lead counsel in an action against a software developer for breach of delivery promises in the development agreement.

Served as trial and appellate counsel for a group purchasing organization in a bench trial seeking payment of allowances from suppliers and the defense of counterclaims.

Served as trial counsel in a weeklong bench trial arising from a utility's decision to terminate an engineering, procurement, and construction contract for a nuclear power plant.

Served as trial counsel in a tortious interference case relating to the competitor's pressure on a common forklift dealership, resulting in a nearly $10 million jury verdict returned following the two-week trial.

Served as arbitration counsel for a business owner in a dispute with a partner regarding a buyout provision, with the decision issued following a three-day arbitration hearing.

Represented a franchisor in a two-week trial to jury verdict involving breach of contract and trademark action for royalty strike, holdover, and failure to de-identify against the franchisee.

Served as counsel in a bench trial defending wrongful termination and buyback claims brought by a dealer, with the case settling following a trial and appeal.

Lead trial counsel for a food service vendor in an AAA arbitration alleging breach of contract. The arbitration award was issued after a two-day arbitration in Jacksonville, Florida.

Served as lead counsel for the purchasers of buildings in a breach of contract and misrepresentation action against a developer relating to claims about the income potential of commercial offices.

Represented a tax consultant in a confidential AAA arbitration alleging breach of contract against a large public utility regarding tax savings realized and fees owed. The case settled before the final arbitration hearing.

Defended a client in breach of contract and fraud claims brought as a result of promises supposedly made by a pre-takeover entity under 12 U.S.C. 1823.