Andres Munoz

Background

About Andres Munoz

I help businesses navigate complex business, intellectual property, and employment disputes. I advise, litigate, and arbitrate primarily for media, blockchain, and financial services clients. I have a long track record of successful results for clients in the areas of employment law, trademark infringement, contract disputes, fiduciary duties, partnership disputes, financial fraud, trade secrets and non-competition agreements, defamation, and other business disputes. I've also represented corporate directors and officers facing government and internal investigations. With the sharp rise of blockchain projects and businesses, I've expanded my practice to include advising and navigating disputes concerning blockchain-related matters, including cryptocurrency, DeFi, and NFT projects. Representative Matters: Successfully asserted and enforced trademark on behalf of large cryptocurrency exchange company against a third-party that was using confusingly similar mark in its advertising and domain name, resulting in agreement to cease using the infringing mark. Successfully defended and obtained favorable settlement for media client in an action involving trademark infringement and false designation of origin claims, thereby allowing client to continue operations. Won dismissal of trade secret and breach of confidentiality agreement claims against pharmaceutical company on a motion to dismiss in state court without any discovery being conducted. Obtained settlement for full value of claims on behalf of limited liability company member in an action for breach of purchase agreement against other company member after favorable information came to light during discovery. Secured dismissal of breach of contract action after establishing that the contract and personal guaranty at issue were both forged by a third-party. Successfully defended CEO of media company in arbitration involving claims brought by former business partner for breach of operating agreement and fiduciary duties. Obtained favorable settlement on behalf of startup tech company facing state securities and common law fraud claims asserted by investors after company raised millions of dollars in capital from investors. Prosecuted and favorably resolved breach of employment agreement action on behalf of medical professional against employer in and action involving allegations concerning failure to pay bonus and wages.