Jake Dean

2221 Park Place Partners v. 2221 Park Place Tenant et al.

California Superior Court (Los Angeles)
Represented tenant and guarantor in lease dispute against landlord arising out of a lease exit. Landlord brought various claims against both the tenant special purpose entity and the guarantor for breach of contract, intentional interference, and punitive damages. Nearly all of the landlord’s claims were dismissed at the pleading stage. Case settled on very favorable terms to tenant.

30 Wall Street Tenant LLC v. Atlantic 30 Wall Street Tenant LLC

New York Supreme Court (New York City)
Represented tenant in dispute against landlord for breach of lease and failure to pay tenant allowance. Case settled on favorable terms, with full lease exit.

100 Summer Street Tenant LLC v. 100 Summer Owner LLC

Massachusetts Superior Court (Boston)
Represented tenant in dispute against landlord for failure to pay tenant $17.4 million in allowance funds. Tenant moved for early summary judgment, and after the court granted the tenant’s request for an expedited trial on the merits, landlord settled all claims, and tenant obtained the full tenant allowanced owed.

One Metropolitan Square Tenant LLC v. 601 Metropolitan Square LLC

Circuit Court of St. Louis County (Missouri)
Represented tenant in dispute against landlord for failure to pay tenant $6.35 million in allowance funds. Case settled on terms favorable to tenant, which obtained all allowance funds owed.

Major Commercial Lease Dispute

United States District Court, Northern District of California
Represented landlord in prosecuting $40 million breach of contract and trespass claims against former tenant for destruction of property and failing to maintain the premises. Case settled on very favorable terms to landlord.

Major Construction Dispute

California Superior Court
Represent owner of a large mixed-use condominium project in (1) prosecuting a $90 million claim against the general contractor and subcontractors for breach of contract and construction defects, and (2) defending against claims from the general contractor and subcontractors for delay, lost productivity, mechanic’s liens, and stop payment notices. Case settled in the high seven figures and on very favorable terms to the owner.

The Boeing Company

JAMS Arbitration
Trial counsel for The Boeing Company relating to claims for wrongful termination, discrimination, and harassment. Obtained a complete defense victory after a multiday arbitration.

The Boeing Company

United States District Court, Central District of California
Represented The Boeing Company in claims relating to wrongful termination, retaliation, discrimination, harassment, and interference with leave rights, among others. Plaintiff’s forensic psychologist withdrew her expert report and all opinions in the case for “the first time in twenty years” after a contentious expert deposition months before trial. The court granted Boeing’s motion for summary judgment on all of plaintiff’s claim.

Technology Company

California Superior Court
Represented major technology company in claims relating to discrimination, retaliation, wrongful termination, and unpaid wages. Obtained a walkaway settlement after discovery confirmed the plaintiff’s claims were frivolous and subject to sanctions.

Construction Company

California Superior Court
Represented major construction company in (1) prosecuting claims for breach of contract for violating a noncompete clause in an asset purchase agreement and (2) defending against claims for wrongful termination and retaliation. Case settled on very favorable terms to the construction company after proving through depositions that the defendant willfully violated the noncompete clause.

Mortgage Company

JAMS Arbitration
Trial counsel for large mortgage company relating to claims for breach of contract and wrongful termination. Obtained a complete defense victory after a three-day arbitration.