Lead Counsel in High-Stakes Litigation Against Prestigious Private University, Resulting in Landmark Victories and Full Client Vindication

Served as lead counsel in litigation against a prestigious private university that spanned more than two years and resulted in complete relief for the client. Obtained multiple unusual evidentiary rulings that led court to order one-sided discovery into university’s actions, which revealed extensive fraud in client’s student discipline process. Obtained merits ruling from court that vindicated client and led to favorable settlement with university.

Secured Total Victory in Complex Arbitration, Recovering Full Damages and Legal Costs, and Successfully Defended Award in D.C. Courts

Achieved complete victory as lead counsel in a 3-day arbitration matter on behalf of an organization accused of wide-ranging misconduct. Secured award totaling 100% of the organization’s damages, plus tens of thousands of dollars to cover its legal fees and costs in the arbitration. Successfully defended the award in D.C. Superior Court—obtaining still more recovery for the client—and in argument before the D.C. Court of Appeals.

Lead Counsel in Federal Defense of Former FBI Agent in 'Crossfire Hurricane' Litigation, Successfully Achieving Dismissal

Served as lead counsel in federal court for a former member of the FBI sued in connection with his work on “Crossfire Hurricane,” the Bureau’s investigation into suspected links between former President Trump and Russia. Coordinated briefing in the district court among counsel for several other former FBI personnel sued in the same matter and successfully argued in court for dismissal of the suit.

Secured Summary Judgment and Favorable Settlement in Federal Court for Student Wrongly Disciplined for Sexual Assault

Obtained summary judgment in federal court on behalf a student disciplined for sexual assault after convincing the court to allow client to conduct targeted early discovery. That discovery led to “smoking gun” evidence of client’s innocence, and eventually to summary judgment, over university’s continued opposition. Subsequently negotiated favorable settlement for client.

Represented High-Ranking Officials in Federal Court and Negotiations During First Impeachment Inquiry into Former President Trump

Represented a cabinet-level individual, and individuals in two different executive agencies, whose testimony was sought in connection with the House of Representatives’ first impeachment inquiry into former President Trump. Argued in federal court on behalf of the cabinet-level official in an effort to prevent him from having to testify, and negotiated with stakeholders in the legislative and executive branches on behalf of the other two in connection with their potential testimony.

Disclaimer: The representative matters above have all been handled by Attorneys at Dillon PLLC.