Varnavides Law frequently represents businesses and executives in a myriad of business disputes, ranging from breach of contract and partnership disputes to fraud, real estate matters, trade secret disputes, and complex RICO claims.
Gary brings his unique skillset and savvy to bear on every client representation. In addition to his legal savvy, Gary has been a successful business owner in his own right with a keen business acumen. He appreciates that expensive litigation – although necessary at times – is the last thing any business owner or executive ever wants. Thus, he carefully calibrates a pragmatic approach tailored to the ultimate aims of each client. In many cases, Gary is able to quietly and favorably resolve potentially damaging situations for clients before they come to pass.
When litigation becomes necessary, Gary is fully prepared to vigorously litigate every aspect of a case through discovery, motion practice, and, if necessary, hearing or trial.
Representative Matters Include:
- Represented investment firm in long-running litigation in federal court with disgruntled former partner who made a variety of copyright and breach of contract claims against the firm regarding the purported use of certain software. Ultimately, the litigation resulted in a complete victory for the client after obtaining multiple dismissals at the district court level, which were subsequently affirmed by the Third Circuit Court of Appeals.
- Represented financial firm in both state and federal court dispute with disgruntled individual who alleged that he and the firm had entered a business deal, and that the individual was therefore entitled to compensation. Obtained complete dismissal of all claims at the motion to dismiss stage and subsequently on summary judgment.
- Represented client in FINRA arbitration and subsequent federal court litigation to obtain dismissal of fraud claims concerning employee who had perpetrated a Ponzi scheme away from the client.
- Represented an investment consulting firm in multiple federal court cases related to allegations that the client made investment recommendations to invest in so-called “feeder funds” to Bernard Madoff. Cases were resolved on favorable terms to the client.
- Currently representing individual bringing claims against former accountant for professional negligence and breach of contract that resulted in seven-figure damages to client.
- Successfully negotiated complex commercial agreements with Netflix, LiveNation, and other multinational companies.