Jones Foster

$30

Estate Proceeding

Representation of seven charitable organizations in a $100 million estate proceeding, defending a claim that would have resulted in them receiving no residuary distributions. Settled, resulting in charities receiving over $30 million (almost 95% of residue).

$15

Investor Fraud

Recovered $15 million in the representation of an investor defrauded by the general partner.

$7

Brokerage Firm Malpractice

Representation of trustees in successfully prosecuting a claim against a brokerage firm for the improper sale of $30 million in annuity contracts to an elderly couple, receiving a jury award of over $7 million in compensatory and punitive damages.

$4

Commercial Litigation

Representation of South Florida country club and golf course in suit against a Fortune 500 company's subsidiary. Received favorable summary judgment, finding the subsidiary violated Florida's Not-for-Profit Corporation Act by retaining over $4 million in operating surpluses.

$1

Probate Lawsuit

Jury returned a verdict in favor of the personal representative and estate, finding that the ex-spouse breached promissory notes and engaged in conversion by retaining life insurance proceeds in excess of debt owed.

$1

Eminent Domain

Represented Indian River County service station in condemnation case against DOT due to substantial business impact by taking. Settlement was reached prior to trial in the amount of $1 million.