Michael R. Brown

Practice Details

• Firm Information
  Position

  Counsel

  Firm Name

  Adler Pollock & Sheehan P.C.
• Representative Cases & Transactions
  Cases

  Representative Matters: Obtained dismissal for condominium board of directors of complex breach of fiduciary duty
  corporate freeze out claims brought by large real estate developer.
  Won a favorable ruling at arbitration on behalf of a national banking client in a commercial lease dispute.
  Defended
  achieved favorable settlement of a putative class action on behalf of a national owner of manufactured home communities.
  Obtained dismissal on behalf of a condominium board of trustees of claims alleging discrimination
  other tortious conduct.
  Obtained dismissal of wrongful death
  conspiracy claims brought against physician
  other medical providers.
  Obtained dismissal of claims against condominium association arising out of violations of state law
  zoning ordinances.
  Defended a Massachusetts medical device start-up against shareholder fraud claims. Assisted the company navigate the litigation while it simultaneously progressed through funding rounds, requiring diligence in the litigation
  sensitivity to the client's business needs.
  Served as coverage counsel to a global insurance company whose insured was targeted in a massive antitrust lawsuit. Advised the insurer on coverage
  strategy issues in the multi-tower litigation
  participated in multi-lateral settlement negotiations among the coverage group.
  Defended
  achieved favorable settlement on behalf of former CEO of large staffing company against breach of contract claim from purchaser of company.
  Advised an insurer client on claims from multiple insureds arising out of the mish
  ling of FEMA post-hurricane relief funds. Coordinated
  developed a uniform insurer response to claims arising from multiple claimant contracts.
  Defended a large law firm
  its principals against a malpractice action alleging improper corporate
  tax advice. Used expert witness testimony to establish the propriety of the law firm's advice
  achieved a favorable result for the firm.
  Served as national coordinating counsel for large products liability defendants. Directed
  managed outside counsel, devised unique strategies for cases pending nationwide, helped develop clients' expert witness program,
  coordinated discovery in multiple cases across the country. Successfully negotiated global settlement agreements encompassing multiple lawsuits for his clients.