Representative Matters
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Litigation
- Former chairman and CEO of multi-billion dollar government contractor in securities class action and derivative litigation arising out of municipal project billing scandal. All claims dismissed.
- Successful defense of publicly traded airline and its directors and officers in federal securities class action arising out of the then largest FAA fine related to alleged aircraft maintenance practices. Obtained dismissal of plaintiff’s core claims at summary judgment following Ninth Circuit reversal in part of district court decision dismissing all claims with prejudice.
- The nation’s largest trucking company and its founder in securities class action and separate breach of fiduciary duty litigation related to going private transaction. All claims dismissed.
- The nation’s largest mortgage lender in numerous federal and state shareholder class and derivative actions.
- An investment bank affiliate as plaintiff in multi-million dollar action involving termination of derivative transactions.
- Shareholder representatives in post-closing disputes involving alleged breaches of representations and warranties in acquisition agreements.
- Silicon Graphics and its directors and officers in leading case interpreting the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 (In re Silicon Graphics Securities Litigation). Ninth Circuit affirmed dismissal of all claims.
Arbitration Awards
- The successful defense of multi-million dollar indemnification claims arising out of merger transactions and recovery of attorney's fees.
- The successful defense of a stock option dispute involving alleged damages in excess of $50 million.
- An award requiring a medical device manufacturer to fully indemnify an asset seller against multiple customer claims for breach of contract and fraud following the closing of an asset purchase agreement.
Professional Activities
Mr. Winawer is a member of the American and San Francisco Bar Associations.
Professional Experience
Prior to joining Goodwin, Mr. Winawer was a partner for 10 years in the Palo Alto office of Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati.