Michael G. Berger

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The firm has extensive experience in active trial litigation. Our attorneys are seasoned and accomplished lawyers who draw from a well-researched study of the law and the confidence that comes from years of legal argumentation and strategy.

The Firm has extensive experience in every phase of litigation and arbitration in a broad range of contested matters. The Firm combines large firm expertise with small firm service and individualized attention. Representative Reported Cases illustrate the breadth of the Firm’s civil litigation practice.

Representation of Barry Weissler, a theatrical producer accused of defrauding an investor in connection with his investment in a musical production. After litigation in the federal courts of Iowa and New York, the case resulted in dismissal of all claims against the producer. The district court ruled that subscription agreements used for fundraising are enforceable in accordance with their terms, and that dissatisfied investors may not assert reliance on statements allegedly made outside such agreements where the agreements themselves expressly disclaim such reliance.

The firm provides versatile and skilled advocacy for a variety of complex cases. In addition to commercial litigation and arbitration, a substantial portion of the practice deals with entertainment and sports law. The firm also has a diversified health care and employment law practice, as well as extensive experience in white-collar criminal defense.

Advising a financial services executive who was terminated and deprived of his bonus on the basis of the company’s claim that he breached his duty of loyalty to the company. Following months of arbitration and negotiations, the executive received his bonus and other benefits totaling over $2.5 million.

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