Representative Cases And Testimonials
Real Estate Litigation Representative Cases
- Serve as General Outside Counsel to multi-family apartment and commercial shopping center owner.
- Serve as General Outside Counsel to property manager for over 70 shopping centers.
- Successfully convinced primary and umbrella insurance carrier to resolve premises liability claim for alleged inadequate security, inadequate lighting, and failure to repair, involving shooting incident with over $600,000 in medical bills.
- Resolved dispute with Insurance Carrier that asserted client had gap in coverage between $100,000 and $1 million due to cap in assault and battery rider.
- Successfully convinced insurance company to pay to settle wrongful death claim against property owner arising from shooting in parking lot, after initial complete denial of coverage and refusal to defend due to alleged late notice and rider concerning use of firearms.
- Defended mold claims.
- Investigated and resolved electrocution case involving subcontractor.
- Defended real estate promoter from claims of fraud, breach of fiduciary duty, and breach of contract claims brought by real estate investors
- Successfully pursued claim against utility that cut off power to commercial building, resulting in loss of lease and lost business.
- Handled ADA claims against property owners relating to parking lot, renovations, and/or website.
- Represent commercial landlord in evictions/dispossessory matters.
- Represented commercial landlord in hotly disputed breach of lease claims arising from breach of use of premises covenant and other non-monetary defaults
- Pursued claims against builder and owner of limited liability company on alter ego basis
- Successfully resolved negligence claim against contractor who caused burst pipe resulting in flooding
- Defended property manager and property owners in alleged environmental code violation issues
- Pursued indemnification from commercial tenants arising from breach of non-monetary covenants, including failure to maintain and repair parking lots. Addressed occupation of abandoned stores by homeless people, dumping on lots, etc.
- Successfully defended client in injunctive relief action to determine right to purchase shopping center through auction
Real Estate Testimonial
“We have litigated over a dozen matters with Lauren Antonino as our counsel. She is batting 1000. We are lucky to have her as our counsel and couldn’t be happier with her representation. She has achieved amazing results. Lauren is our secret weapon.” – President, Property Management Company, 2024
“Lauren has represented me on three litigation cases for Nelkin Real Estate Company with outstanding results. Her perseverance, legal skills and creative techniques were impressive. I’d highly recommend her legal services.” – CEO, Commercial Real Estate Company
Commercial/Financial Services Litigation & Employment Defense Representative Cases
- Represented registered investment advisor and Family Office manager in dispute involving premium-financed life insurance policies
- Defended technology company from tortious interference claims
- Negotiated successful buyout and resolution of partnership dispute
- Pursuing claim against bank in wire fraud case
- Defended guarantors of bank debt
- Represented debtor on wrongful foreclosure claim against bank
- Successfully negotiated payoff of promissory note after client had chased debtor for years unsuccessfully
- Evaluated and defended non-compete and other restrictive covenant claims
- Successfully prosecuted commission claim for sports agent, who launched high-profile sports agency after resolving dispute and hired Ms. Antonino as outside General Counsel
- Handled internal investigations for corporate clients on matters involving employee theft and claims of discrimination and/or harassment
- Obtained earned commissions for terminated salespersons
- Pursued breach of contract claims on commercial contracts
- Defended import company and owner from breach of contract and fraud claims involving international transactions
- Successfully pursued claims arising from buyout dispute after sale of business involving earn-outs
- Represented shareholders in securities fraud litigation and derivative litigation matters
- Represented parties in EEOC matters, including Race Discrimination, Pregnancy Discrimination and ADA claims
- Represented public pension funds and institutional investors in shareholder fraud cases
Commercial Litigation Testimonial
From an Opposing Party After the Case Concluded: “We were impressed with your handling of this matter. Would you be willing to represent us?” -Commercial Operator of Several Business Ventures, 2025.
“I want to express my heartfelt gratitude for your kindness, guidance, and professionalism throughout this process. Your expertise has been invaluable, and I appreciate the time you’ve invested in our case.” – Client in a shareholder dispute, 2024
“I have worked with a lot of attorneys over the years. Lauren Antonino is the most detailed, thorough, and professional attorney I have had the pleasure to work with.” -S. P., CEO, Financial Services Company, 2017
Probate Work/Trust & Estate Litigation Representative Cases
- Defended Executor from caveat challenge based on claim that nominated executor and successor executors were unfit to serve
- Successfully mediated beneficiary’s breach of fiduciary duty claim against executor for spending their mother’s money in violation of trust provisions while mother was alive
- Defended will challenge due to decedent’s failure to have self-proving Affidavit; tracked down witnesses to will and/or relatives of deceased witnesses
- Successfully resolved claim against Executor and Trustee from claims of duress and undue influence in attempt by brother to invalidate parent wishes
- Successfully Petitioned for Declaratory Judgment to force financial institutions to turn over funds to Trustee of successor trust
- Helped Executors locate, collect, and inventory assets
- Worked with Attorney General’s Office and charities to reappoint client as sole trustee due to claims of financial exploitation of elder against original co-trustee
- Representing Executor in Declaratory Judgment Action to determine authority
Probate Testimonials
“Lauren Antonino helped me prevail through a crisis when I was unexpectedly challenged over facts I knew were true, but had little time, energy, or know-how to counter false statements. She worked quickly to understand the situation, find witnesses and bring facts to light. From the start she inspired confidence with her detailed research, analysis, and clear communication. She was available whenever I needed her and I always felt like a top priority. I was fortunate to find a fighter in Lauren with exceptional integrity and skill. Lauren was a lifesaver, and I never question whether I had the best counsel possible with Lauren.” – Probate Client, 2024