Ted resolves complex commercial and civil litigation – contract disputes, employment issues, real estate matters, fraud, non-compete challenges, construction disputes, white collar defense, and more – for businesses and individuals.
Ted defends lawyers and law firms against professional malpractice lawsuits. He represents registered securities personnel facing regulatory defense actions initiated by the Securities and Exchange Commission, the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, and the Commodities Futures Trading Commission. He leads internal investigations, litigates mechanics’ liens, and resolves trust contests.
And Ted protects the interests of artists, collectors, and galleries in disputes and litigation over ownership, provenance, and potential forgery. In one recent case for an art collector who purchased 17 works allegedly painted by a major contemporary 20th century artist only to discover that the paintings were forged, Ted recovered the full purchase price of the art after a jury trial.
In another notable fraud case, Ted represented a National Hockey League team that was fraudulently purchased in the late 1990s, successfully arguing for the return of the team to its seller and the ultimate prosecution of the buyer.
Ted began his career as an Assistant District Attorney in Manhattan, where he presented hundreds of cases to the grand jury and tried more than 35 cases to verdict. Clients today appreciate the skills he learned in that role, like efficiently staffing matters, applying practical judgment, developing innovative solutions, prioritizing problems, and anticipating issues in the courtroom.
From 1998-2000, Ted worked on the Swiss Banks Holocaust Litigation, assisting Special Master Judah Gribetz to formulate a plan to distribute a $1.25bb settlement fund among victims of Nazi persecution, including the holders of Swiss Bank accounts and persons who performed slave labor.
Ted is the recipient of the Key Award from Bailey House, which provides housing and supportive services for people living with HIV/AIDS and other chronic illness, to recognize his support and efforts helping the organization achieve its mission over nearly 25 years, including around 15 years spent as outside General Counsel.
Education
Bar and Court Admissions
Recipient, Key Award from Bailey House (AIDS housing and supportive services), for long-term service as outside General Counsel
Committee on the Judiciary, Association of the Bar of the City of New York (2010 -2013)
Member, Special Committee to evaluate candidacy of Justice Sheila Abdus-Salaam for elevation to New York State Court of Appeals
Faculty, Trial Advocacy Program of the New York County District Attorney’s Office
Member, Board of Directors of Music on the Inside, Inc., a not-for-profit that provides one-on-one music instruction for incarcerated persons and persons in re-entry
Ted resolves complex commercial and civil litigation – contract disputes, employment issues, real estate matters, fraud, non-compete challenges, construction disputes, white collar defense, and more – for businesses and individuals.
Ted defends lawyers and law firms against professional malpractice lawsuits. He represents registered securities personnel facing regulatory defense actions initiated by the Securities and Exchange Commission, the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, and the Commodities Futures Trading Commission. He leads internal investigations, litigates mechanics’ liens, and resolves trust contests.
And Ted protects the interests of artists, collectors, and galleries in disputes and litigation over ownership, provenance, and potential forgery. In one recent case for an art collector who purchased 17 works allegedly painted by a major contemporary 20th century artist only to discover that the paintings were forged, Ted recovered the full purchase price of the art after a jury trial.
In another notable fraud case, Ted represented a National Hockey League team that was fraudulently purchased in the late 1990s, successfully arguing for the return of the team to its seller and the ultimate prosecution of the buyer.
Ted began his career as an Assistant District Attorney in Manhattan, where he presented hundreds of cases to the grand jury and tried more than 35 cases to verdict. Clients today appreciate the skills he learned in that role, like efficiently staffing matters, applying practical judgment, developing innovative solutions, prioritizing problems, and anticipating issues in the courtroom.
From 1998-2000, Ted worked on the Swiss Banks Holocaust Litigation, assisting Special Master Judah Gribetz to formulate a plan to distribute a $1.25bb settlement fund among victims of Nazi persecution, including the holders of Swiss Bank accounts and persons who performed slave labor.
Ted is the recipient of the Key Award from Bailey House, which provides housing and supportive services for people living with HIV/AIDS and other chronic illness, to recognize his support and efforts helping the organization achieve its mission over nearly 25 years, including around 15 years spent as outside General Counsel.
Education
Bar and Court Admissions
Recipient, Key Award from Bailey House (AIDS housing and supportive services), for long-term service as outside General Counsel
Committee on the Judiciary, Association of the Bar of the City of New York (2010 -2013)
Member, Special Committee to evaluate candidacy of Justice Sheila Abdus-Salaam for elevation to New York State Court of Appeals
Faculty, Trial Advocacy Program of the New York County District Attorney’s Office
Member, Board of Directors of Music on the Inside, Inc., a not-for-profit that provides one-on-one music instruction for incarcerated persons and persons in re-entry