Cases
Experience: Noncompete Matters: Obtained a temporary injunction on behalf of an orthopedic medical practice against former physician who violated 12-mile non-compete in his employment agreement. Pursuant to the temporary injunction, the former physician was required to immediately cease employment with his new employer, who operated a competing practice within the restricted zone.
Represented South Florida medical practice
office manager in noncompete lawsuit filed by manager's former employer. Obtained dismissal with prejudice after deposition of the plaintiff's representative.
Represented a South Florida distributor
grower of fruits
vegetables in the enforcement of a non-compete agreement against a former sales executive, resulting in entry of a final judgment for injunctive relief in favor of client. See Pero Vegetable Company, LLC v. Dale Chase, Case no: 502014CA011484XXXXMB (AI) in the 15th judicial Circuit in Palm Beach County, FL.
Represented international technology company in non-compete lawsuit in federal court, resulting in entry of injunction against former account executive.
Represented national calling-card company in enforcement of non-compete agreement against former sales executives, resulting in permanent injunction
lost profit award of $1.35 million.
Represented national car dealership in noncompete
nonsolicitation lawsuit filed by competitor, resulting in denial of temporary injunction.
Represented national telecommunications company in multiple actions, including employment-related matters, breach of contract claims
brokerage commission cases.
Represented aviation supply corporation in enforcement of restrictive covenant against former sales manager, resulting in an injunction prohibiting sales manager from working with a competitor.
Discrimination Matters: In March 2022, Mr. Ranis secured a complete victory in an employment discrimination
retaliation case brought against client MDVIP, LLC. The plaintiff sued MDVIP in 2021 asserting that she had been wrongfully terminated
retaliated against based on her race
national origin. Plaintiff also asserted failure to train
failure to promote claims, together with other claims. Plaintiff sought compensatory damages
punitive damages. After extensive document productions
depositions were taken, MDVIP moved for summary judgment, arguing that the plaintiff had failed to present a prima facie case for employment discrimination, failed to show any similarly situated employees who were treated the same,
failed to show that MDVIP's legitimate, non-discriminatory reasons for its actions were pretextual. In a strongly worded opinion, U.S. District Judge Donald M. Middlebrooks of the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida agreed with MDVIP on all grounds. After recognizing that MDVIP had proffered non-discriminatory reasons for its actions, Judge Middlebrooks concluded that 'plaintiff has not pointed to a shred of evidence to suggest that these reasons were pretextual.'
Defended South Florida mobile home park in discrimination lawsuit filed under the Fair Housing Act, resulting in dismissal of all claims, with prejudice,
an award of substantial monetary sanctions against the plaintiffs
their counsel (Summer 2019).
Lead trial counsel for Fortune 500 company, its former General Counsel,
its former Vice President of Human Resources in three-week jury trial for alleged disability discrimination
defamation, which resulted in complete defense verdict on all claims where plaintiff had sought in excess of $8 million in damages (April 2019).
Represented South Florida employer in alleged marital status discrimination, resulting in dismissal of lawsuit. See Industrial Affiliates, Ltd. v. Fish, 25 So. 3d 629 (Fla. 3d DCA 2009).
Represented national movie theatre chain in multicount discrimination
retaliation lawsuit, resulting in summary judgment in favor of client.
Overtime Matters: Represented national retailer in nationwide collective action under the FLSA, resulting in dismissal of the lawsuit.
Represented international tire company in multiple employment-related
overtime actions.
Represented national gas station client in FLSA collective action overtime lawsuit in federal court, resulting in a final judgment for the defense.
Whistleblower Matters: Represented national real estate company in Florida whistleblower action, resulting in dismissal of lawsuit.
Represented national storage company in whistleblower lawsuit, resulting in defense verdict in federal jury trial.
Real Estate Matters: Represented 16 non-resident defendants who were LLC entities
individuals sued in Palm Beach County, Florida. Filed motion to dismiss for lack of personal jurisdiction
successfully obtained a dismissal order as to all 16 defendants as a matter of Florida law
constitutional due process. See October 7, 2021 Order in Evolution v. Cohen, et al., Case No. 50-2021-CA-006688 (AK) .
Represented Florida real estate developer
executive in a tort action where the plaintiff sought injunctive relief
$22 million in damages. After discovery, obtained final summary judgment on all claims in favor of the clients. See July 7, 2016 final summary judgment for the defendants in JS Partners Grace vs. The St. Joe Company
Patrick Murphy, Case No. 15-210-CA, in the 1st Judicial Circuit in Walton County, Florida.
Defamation Matters: Served as lead trial counsel for Florida biotechnology
pharmaceutical company in defamation claim filed by a former executive. In July 2022, successfully argued
obtained final order of dismissal with prejudice.
Served as lead trial counsel in jury trial involving claim of corporate defamation, resulting in verdict in favor of South Florida client.
Probate
Trust Matters: Served as lead trial counsel defending a South Florida client in lawsuit where the plaintiff sought to invalidate a $150M irrevocable trust agreement under Florida
Nevada law. In March 2025, obtained final judgment for client confirming the validity
enforceability of the $150M irrevocable trust agreement.
Other Matters: Represented Black Dragon Capital in connection with its acquisition of Grass Valley, a leading technology supplier of advanced broadcast
media solutions, with operations in over 20 different jurisdictions worldwide.
Represented Blue Wolf Capital Partners, LLC in connection with its acquisition of Kirlin Design Build LLC, one of the country's leading engineering
construction companies, focused on large, complex federal
private sector projects.
Represented Centre Partners in connection with its sale of Stonewall Kitchen, a leading manufacturer of premium br
ed specialty food
gift products, including jams, olive oils, bottled sauces, crackers
pancake mixes.
Represented Blue Wolf Capital Partners, LLC in connection with its acquisition of RHA Health Services, a leading provider of community-based health services focused on individuals with intellectual
developmental disabilities, behavioral health needs
substance use challenges.
The above matters were h
led by Mr. Ranis prior to his joining Greenberg Traurig, P.A.
