I hired Ms. Berg to help me form a business and resolve a legal dispute that arose after selling my former business. Summer was always available for counsel and kept me abreast of matters as they arose. We were able to settle the dispute and now I am focused on growing my new business.
— J. Goldman, Business Owner

What We've Achieved

·  Obtained a $22 Million jury verdict after a month long medical malpractice action against two major medical institutions in Santa Clara Superior Court, California.

·  Negotiated and reached a favorable settlement for client that resolved a partnership dispute related to breaches of the LLC Operating Agreement and fiduciary duties based on the sale of a real estate asset.

·  Obtained a judgment against a debtor for default on a loan; successfully executed the judgment and garnished the debtor’s assets in multiple states. 

·  Aggressively represented plaintiff in bringing a civil action against a contractor for damage to a residence and achieved a favorable settlement. 

·  Negotiated and reached a settlement related to the sale of a business and all its assets, mitigating a potential lawsuit.

·  Successfully negotiated a settlement for tenants who brought action before the New York City Loft Board to turn commercial artist lofts in SoHo into residences. 

·  Settled a heavily litigated trust accounting action between a beneficiary and the trustee in Los Angeles County Superior Court.

·  Achieved judgment in favor of medical partnership after defending and countersuing in an eight day arbitration related to a multi-million dollar partnership dispute before JAMS Arbitration in Los Angeles, California.

·  Accomplished a favorable settlement on behalf of a surgeon prior to a multi-million dollar commercial litigation trial in Los Angeles Superior Court.

·  Achieved a favorable settlement award on behalf of a HOA, who brought construction defect claims against its general contractors and subcontractors. 

·  Represented a lender in making a commercial construction loan to a builder.

·  Defended and achieved a favorable settlement for client involved in commercial litigation related to faulty equipment.

·  Reached settlement on behalf of a tenant in a landlord dispute. 

·  Obtained a favorable settlement for plaintiff prior to trial before the Los Angeles County Superior Court related to claims for breach of contract, warranty, and fiduciary duty.   

·  Achieved settlement for third party defendant and cross claimant prior to trial in the Federal District Court of Colorado relating to claims of fraud, concealment, conspiracy, breach of contract, warranty and fiduciary duty.