Doug is a first-chair litigator with significant experience representing clients in securities litigation, complex commercial litigation, and bankruptcy-related litigation. He has a strong track record of achieving favorable outcomes for clients before federal and state courts across the United States, including New York, Maryland, Nevada, Texas, New Jersey, and Massachusetts.
Doug has successfully represented numerous high-profile clients in securities law cases. Recently he obtained dismissal in full of securities law claims against ReWalk Robotics, a medical device company, and Aixtron SE, the German technology company. He also argued successfully in the Southern District of New York, and on appeal before the Second Circuit Court of Appeals, for a dismissal of all securities law claims against Dynegy officers and directors arising out of actions they took to restructure that energy company. Doug also led the representation of Aracruz (now Fibria Celulose) in its successful resolution of claims arising out of losses it suffered in connection with its purchases of foreign exchange derivatives. Continuing his work in the life sciences industry, Doug has considerable experience representing clients in both the branded and non-branded space.
He has represented such companies as Royal Ahold, Presstek, Pitney Bowes, Talbots, Ormat Technologies and Cnova in securities class actions, in addition to defending clients in ERISA class-actions and class actions alleging breach of contract and RICO violations. The Legal 500 describes Doug as a “top-notch partner” and notes that he has extensive trial experience before US federal and state courts. He is also recognized as a “Future Star” by Benchmark Litigation.
Doug’s practice also focuses on complex commercial disputes and fiduciary litigation. Both US-based and international clients benefit from his deep US litigation experience. In a recent engagement, he represented US Foods in a long-running class action challenging pricing practices within the foodservice industry.
He has litigated bankruptcy-related cases on behalf of creditors, debtors and equity holders, including with respect to the restructuring of the following companies: Delphi, Delta, Adelphia, Lehman Brothers, General Maritime, Primorsk International Shipping, SunEdison, Pacific Drilling, Houston Regional Sports Network, and M&G Chemicals.
Prior to joining Mintz, Doug was a partner at a New York–based international law firm.
