Clarence’s practice focuses on representing national clients and financial institutions in commercial cases and the defense of pharmaceutical and medical device cases.
Pharmaceutical and Medical Devices: Clarence has represented pharmaceutical and medical device manufacturers in various state and federal court product liability actions. Clarence’s experience has involved a variety of products, including various medicines and medical devices.
Commercial and Banking: Clarence has represented numerous financial institutions and major companies in various state and federal trial and appellate courts in a variety of disputes, including issues relating to lender liability, loan practices, breach of contract and fiduciary duty, and fraud and misrepresentation. Clarence also is experienced in litigating cases involving claims of defamation and tortious interference with business relationships, infringement of rights, violations of and enforcement of non-compete agreements, and harassment and discrimination.
Labor and Employment: Clarence has counseled and represented clients in employment matters in various state and federal forums and jurisdictions. Clarence’s experience has involved a variety of issues, including restrictive covenants, race, gender, age and disability discrimination, sexual harassment and retaliation.
Representative Matters include:
- Obtained summary judgment in favor of major pharmaceutical company in product liability action alleging negligence, failure to warn, breach of warranty, fraud and misrepresentation.
- Representation of a major pharmaceutical company in wrongful death and product liability actions arising from the use of the company’s pain medication.
- Successfully defended a medical device manufacturer in a suit alleging that plaintiff suffered permanent injuries as a result of defendant’s device failing during surgery.
- Successful representation of a breast implant manufacturer in product liability actions alleging that plaintiffs were subjected to multiple invasive medical procedures after defendant’s implants failed and had to be replaced.
- Obtained trial judgment in favor of a major clinical staffing company against numerous former employees and a primary competitor for breach of contract, inducement of breach of contract and tortious interference with contractual relationships.
- Dismissal of multi-million dollar claims asserted against a national banking institution for alleged breach of contract, fraud and gross negligence.
- Representation of a media conglomerate in a civil action involving claims of defamation, intentional interference with business relationships and outrageous conduct.
- Dismissal of lawsuit brought against leading national retailer alleging race and age discrimination.
- Representation of a Canadian manufacturer in a dispute involving claims of breach of contract, interference with business relations and theft of proprietary information.
- Representation of a tobacco company in a labor and employment matter involving more than 20 plaintiffs.
- Representation of a large restaurant and entertainment corporation in a sexual harassment action involving multiple plaintiffs.
- Representation of a national banking institution in a class action filed by shareholders seeking to block merger with another financial institution.
- Representation of a national financial services provider in a series of cases arising from the sale of allegedly unsuitable investment products and violation of various statutory and common laws.
- Dismissal of claims brought against leading national retailer seeking damages for defamation and wrongful termination.
Clarence is active in both the firm and the community. Clarence serves on the firm’s Diversity Committee. He also is President of the Board of Trustees of Grace St. Luke’s Episcopal School.
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