Jill Gutierrez

Business Trial and Litigation

• Defended corporation and officers in breach of contract and fraud actions in multiple interrelated lawsuits in federal and state court, including five-week jury trial; filed successful motion in limine capping damages at less than one-tenth of those sought by plaintiff.
• Defended corporation in interrelated actions involving complex fraudulent conveyance claims, including multiple appeals.
• Obtained summary judgment victory in guarantor action brought on behalf of bank.
• Defended corporation in breach of contract action; filed motion for summary judgment, prompting plaintiff to voluntarily dismiss action.
• Obtained numerous victories at the pleadings stage, including demurrers, motions to dismiss, and anti-SLAPP motions.

Appellate Litigation

• Obtained several appellate victories for clients under anti-SLAPP statute.
• Obtained appellate victory in unfair competition and antitrust action.
• Represented appellants in multiple interrelated appeals relating to confirmation of arbitration award.
• Represented client in fraudulent conveyance action involving multiple interrelated appeals.
• Represented clients in appeal involving unfair competition statutes.

International Arbitration

• Represented investors in real estate venture in several interrelated disputes, including international arbitration, lawsuits in multiple state courts, and multiple related appeals.