Obtained an arbitration award of $64,383.96 for a franchisee who sued its franchisor for breach of contract and violation of G.L. c. 93A. Successfully defended against counterclaim. The arbitrator awarded an additional $60,000.00 in attorney's fees making the award $124,383.96.

Obtained summary judgment for a client, an owner of a hotel in Provincetown, MA, who was enforcing a restrictive covenant over a driveway easement where the developer of the commercial condominium granted another unit owner two parking spaces that blocked the driveway easement. Successfully obtained summary judgment against defendant who illegally placed tables and chairs on common area outside his restaurant in violation of the condominium documents.

Obtained summary judgment for clients in land court against their neighbor who was blocking an easement and who claimed that my clients were invading her privacy.

Obtained summary judgment on behalf of a commercial landlord against tenant and guarantor in which court upheld a rent acceleration clause as liquidated damages.

Obtained summary judgment on behalf of an out-of-state corporation whose employees allegedly assaulted two victims in Boston.

After successfully obtaining summary judgment in an adverse possession case and having that decision upheld by the appeals court, John prosecuted a counterclaim against the unsuccessful plaintiffs for misrepresentation and violation of G.L. c. 93A. John obtained a verdict that included an award of attorney’s fees in defending the action brought by the claimants. With interest, the verdict was $317,977.

Recouped $725,000.00 in expenses on behalf of a golf course developer against an environmental engineering firm that failed to properly advise the developer about the consequences of endangered species on the locus.

Obtained a $1,150,000 wrongful death settlement for the estate of a 67-year old man.

Successfully defended brokerage firm from a claim by a former broker for breach of contract, breach of covenant of good faith and fair dealing and violation of Ch. 93A, saving the company hundreds of thousands of dollars. The Appeals Court affirmed the decision.

Obtained a $235,000.00 settlement against an attorney who negligently failed to advise her client regarding a pooled trust that would have immediately qualified the client for MassHealth.