THE HISTORIC ALFRED I. DUPONT BUILDING169 EAST FLAGLER STREET | SUITE 1534 MIAMI, FLORIDA 33131 Telephone: 305.767.1450
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Lucas | Savitz was engaged by an investor group to conduct an investigation of accounting irregularities and pursue legal claims concerning a prominent South Florida business.
Based on a survey of legal professionals, Hal M. Lucas received an AV Preeminent® Rating from Martindale-Hubbell, which indicates Hal’s adherence to the highest level of professional standards in ethics, diligence, professional responsibility, and legal ability.
Following multiple appellate losses before the United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit and additional motion practice in the United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida, TD Bank has now paid the $67 million judgment against it for its participation in Scott Rothstein’s $1.2 billion Ponzi scheme.
The full United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit has refused to review the Eleventh Circuit panel’s earlier July 29, 2014, decision upholding the $67 million jury verdict against TD Bank for its participation in Scott Rothstein’s $1.2 billion Ponzi scheme – the largest Ponzi scheme in Florida history and among the largest ever in the United States.
Lucas | Savitz obtained a voluntary dismissal of a lawsuit filed by a multinational telecommunications corporation alleging over one million dollars in damages arising from claims of fraudulent inducement and breach of contract against the firm’s client.