Steven F. Griffith Jr.

Tried to a favorable verdict the removal of general partners on two affiliated LIHTC properties where the general partners and their affiliated property manager "loaned" money from the partnerships for their own uses over the course of several years. Following trial, in a 34-page opinion, the Court enforced the clients' rights to remove the general partners, required termination of the property manager, rejected the claims of the general partners' attorneys regarding "aggregator misconduct," and required transfer of control of the property to the investor's representatives within 30 days. (Read more.)

After trial, obtained dismissal of a bankruptcy filed by a general partner attempting to gain leverage in buy-out negotiations with the manager of limited partner interests in a portfolio of LIHTC partnerships valued at more than $100 million. (Read more.)

Engaged by a sitting judge and his former law partner to pursue a fee dispute against an attorney formerly associated with their firm, who took cases from the firm when he departed. Following an eight-day trial, obtained judgment in excess of $1.1 million (the full demand) in favor of our clients, which was more than four times the pre-trial offer of settlement from the defendant. (Read more.)

Tried cases to favorable verdict for investors in LIHTC partnerships regarding issues related to general partner misconduct, breaches of fiduciary duty, and removal from management of the partnerships.

Served as trial counsel in various engagements across the country involving multi-million-dollar partnership disputes alleging breach of contract, breach of fiduciary duty, fraud and similar theories of recovery.

Defended a RICO claim and related business torts seeking in excess of $200 million in damages; based on motion practice, and in exchange for withdrawing pending sanctions motions against the plaintiff, the client was voluntarily dismissed from the suit without payment.

Defended an international contractor in primary and copycat matters involving nationwide FLSA and state law class action claims, resulting in the client incurring no out-of-pocket settlement contribution or attorneys' fees.

Served as lead counsel in the defense of nationwide, statewide and local FLSA collective actions alleging misclassification or inadequate pay of employees pending in Louisiana, Texas, Arkansas, Florida, Michigan, and Virginia.

Negotiated the transition of senior executives and department managers out of the client's employment, resolving whistleblower claims as part of the agreements.

Extensive experience in enforcing or invalidating non-compete and non-solicitation agreements in different parts of the country.

Obtained emergency injunctions in breach of contract actions requiring enforcement through the seizure of vessels in coordination with United States Marshals and private, armed security details across state lines.

Obtained emergency injunctions recovering stolen business records and trade secrets from client's former business partners and employees.

Defended attempts to enjoin clients from enforcing a non-compete and other business terms across state lines.

Handled internal investigations regarding employees at all levels – from chief executive officers to receptionists – involving allegations of harassment, theft and other concerns.

Investigated sensitive allegations for employers implicating insurance fraud, nuclear energy regulatory commission, federal aviation administration and other regulatory schemes.

Managed investigations involving regulatory concerns of criminal conduct, environmental violations and the death of employees.