Below are a few examples of the experiences that Gus will bring to your case:

Construction/Property/General Litigation

• Successfully defended dentist/building owner against attempt by contractor to “pierce corporate veil” in construction dispute 
• Secured payments for contractors for services rendered utilizing lien statutes. 
• Defended contractors against lawsuits alleging defective workmanship
• Represented homeowners in claim against contractors for defective workmanship
• Successfully quieted title to rural property for client utilizing adverse possession doctrine
• Successfully returned home to family of deceased relative where person residing in home as guest attempted to make ownership claim
• Defended “slip and fall” personal injury case on behalf of professional sports team and concessionaire
• Successfully negotiated a favorable settlement, without litigation, for subcontractor wrongly terminated from construction project

Employment and Labor Law

• Active involvement in defending employers against discrimination claims, including defending class actions
• Senior Manager for EEO team responsible for investigating harassment/discrimination claims 
• Senior manager for HR Compliance team responsible for handling a broad range of investigations
• Senior manager for HR Generalist team supporting over 3000 employees
• Successfully defended against unions claim of right to perform certain work based on past practice
• Successfully defended grievances related to employee discipline, including discharges
• Conducted training on employment laws (general and specialize

Estate Planning/Probate

• Provided advice and counsel to personal representatives, including negotiating with creditors of the estate
• Successfully negotiated settlement with state agency in a manner that avoided estate insolvency
• Assisted a number of small business clients with developing estate plans that included provisions for business interests 

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