Successfully represented numerous business owners and employees in cases involving the enforcement of non-compete clauses, trade secret allegations and contract disputes.
Currently represents several companies in a general counsel capacity, advising them on a wide range topics from corporate risk mitigation to strategic growth opportunities.
Defended an architect/builder against millions of dollars of contractual and construction defect claims by the Los Alamos National Laboratory related to the construction of a nuclear wastewater facility.
Represented New Castle County, Delaware in relationship to a "taking" claim by a developer and related claims of breach of contract and equal protection violations. Working with and coordinating among a team of attorneys, Jay prepared the case for trial, presented witnesses and in limine arguments at trial and was the primary author of the appellate briefing that ultimately ended the matter successfully for New Castle County. 2008 Del. Lexis 593 (Dec. 22, 2008).
Represented a bankrupt energy company in a complex multi-year dispute involving the construction of power plant in several weeks of 'baseball'-style arbitration hearings.
Represented a pharmacy benefits company in defense of allegations of fraud and related contractual claims by a very large customer. Jay spearheaded efforts to cost-effectively manage an extremely voluminous dataset underlying the dispute. Jay was able to determine the third-party source of the alleged fraud and successfully limit the exposure of his client.
Conducted several internal investigation for private and public corporations, including risk analysis, witness interviews and internal reports for corporate use.
Represented an aggrieved patient in a complex civil rights dispute, treading new ground interpreting statutes and ultimately developing a unique and successful case strategy.
