PRACTICE AREAS
LITIGATION
Lerner, Guarino and Foodman LLC is a litigation firm decades in the making. Representing clients in vast and diverse commercial and civil litigation matters the firm is guided by unwavering principles in its approach to litigation. Whether representing clients in complex business litigation or litigation of a more intense personal nature, Lerner, Guarino and Foodman LLC accepts a case to fight for the client, to be on the offensive, to put forth the unexpected and to control the case narrative. The firm will fight for clients even when other firms may believe the client has little hope. No case is too difficult, and no adversary is ever too large or well-funded to dissuade our passionate representation of a client. Be it in a state or federal courtroom, or as is often the case, at the settlement table, success in litigation is brought about by the firm’s unrelenting efforts in advancing our clients’ interest, a strategic creativity in exposing the truth and the firm’s known ability to take a case to trial if necessary. Lerner, Guarino and Foodman LLC represents clients in the following sample litigation areas : Breach of contract litigation, Legal malpractice litigation, Victims of financial fraud litigation, Defamation litigation, Securities fraud litigation, Shareholder, member or partner dispute litigation, Real estate litigation, Injunction / Prejudgment remedy matters, Misrepresentation/fraud litigation, Real estate deposit litigation, Realtor negligence litigation, Neighbor litigation, Spite fence litigation, Easement litigation, Home improvement and construction litigation, Litigation ancillary to divorce, Connecticut Unfair Trade Practice Act litigation, Theft litigation, Conversion litigation, General business Litigation and Commercial litigation.
LEGAL MALPRACTICE
Lerner, Guarino and Foodman LLC has been known for its zealous and effective representation in legal malpractice cases for over 20 years. While many law firms are unwilling to file a lawsuit against other attorneys Lerner, Guarino and Foodman LLC has been committed to protecting the rights of clients who have suffered serious financial loss as a result of the negligence, mismanagement or misdeeds of their former attorney. The relationship between the client and attorney is a fiduciary relationship and a sacred one. Clients trust their lawyers with some of the most important and life altering matters in their lives. Lerner, Guarino and Foodman LLC is committed to holding lawyers, whether solo practitioners or the nation’s largest most powerful law firms, accountable for breaching the standard of care owed to every client. The firm takes pride in the decades of litigation it has fought to right the wrongs suffered by innocent clients who put their trust in lawyers, and the legal profession, only to be betrayed and damaged. Lerner Guarino and Foodman LLC represents clients in legal malpractice cases in both state and federal courts.
DIVORCE & CUSTODY MATTERS
Lerner, Guarino and Foodman LLC represent high-net worth clients in high conflict custody and divorce matters. With finances, emotions, and relationships at stake, divorce and child custody matters can be extremely traumatic for a client. While a client may desire a speedy, fair and collaborative process, the unfortunate reality is that the other side may not be cooperative or even reasonable. While this is not always the case, when it is, the experienced attorneys at Lerner, Guarino and Foodman LLC are compassionate while also remaining fully prepared to fight for you and to never surrender those issues that are most important to you. With the firm’s seasoned, informed and assertive counsel at your side we will always work to accomplish a divorce or custody matter as efficiently and collaboratively as possible. However, when that is simply not possible, when you have no other choice, know that Lerner, Guarino and Foodman LLC will never choose the easy way over your best interests simply to avoid a difficult courtroom fight. The firm will remain vigilant in its preparedness to stand firm on what matters and take the case to trial should it become necessary.
FINANCIAL FRAUD
Lerner, Guarino and Foodman LLC has recovered millions of dollars for victims of financial fraud. The firm has spent decades of aggressive and effective representation holding thieves accountable and securing the return of our client’s money. Lerner, Guarino and Foodman LLC has successfully represented fraud victims in matters ranging from the most public of cases, covered by nationwide news organizations such as The New York Times and New York Magazine, to small business owners who have been quietly victimized by a trusted employee’s embezzlement. The firm recognizes that financial fraud is different for each client, and while affirmative public reputation control is necessary for some, for others, handling the case as discreetly and privately as possible is paramount. When necessary the firm’s formidable experience guiding clients in working with the FBI or other law enforcement agencies can help alleviate anxiety and uncertainty about the process. Lerner, Guarino and Foodman LLC recognizes that there are many different definitions of what constitutes success for victims of fraud, and the firm is committed to the unrelenting pursuit of legal avenues of every kind to ensure that if at all possible the client is made whole.
ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION
Lerner, Guarino and Foodman LLC has years of experience effectively utilizing Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) when advantageous for our clients. Alternative Dispute Resolution is a way to settle disputes without traditional courtroom litigation. The firm believes that in certain circumstances ADR can benefit clients and provide a unique opportunity for the disposition of a case. Using ADR procedures may help lessen contention between the parties, help control costs, and possibly avoid the protracted delays often associated with traditional court litigation. Certain ADR proceedings allow litigants to have meaningful input on the ultimate terms of a resolution and remove the decision-making power from a disinterested third party. Typical ADR proceedings include mediation, direct settlement discussions and the more formal proceeding of Arbitration.
WHISTLEBLOWER CLAIMS
Representation of whistleblowers (relators as they are called) who report securities fraud, corporate fraud, and tax fraud. In certain circumstances under existing law, individuals with knowledge of fraud can now file anonymous whistleblower claims with the Securities and Exchange Commission, the Commodities Futures Trading Commission or the Internal Revenue Service and qualify for monetary rewards.