Secured a dismissal for a leading payment processing company in the Georgia Supreme Court regarding alleged pre-paid card fraud, successfully defending against a misrepresentation claim that threatened the payment processing ecosystem.

Advocated for an ATM owner/operator in litigation against its payment processor for failing to implement timely and proper security measures, which led to large-scale theft from the ATMs. The case settled after obtaining a preliminary injunction.

Defended multiple retailers in antitrust litigation challenging the acceptance costs imposed by credit card networks.

Counseled an airline on a third-party app’s tortious interference with contract relations and potential violations of computer hacking laws.

Represented a homebuilder and its mortgage services company in breach of contract and fiduciary duty claims against a large bank that withdrew technology support and services.

Defended an insurer in a dispute with a major payment processor over coverage for penalties paid to credit card networks.

Secured insurance coverage for a major retailer’s cost of replacing payment cards following a data breach.

Defended a major retailer against breach of contract and trade secret claims related to customer surveys conducted on payment terminals.

Won a preliminary injunction for a payment processing client against a former sales employee who left for a startup, stole customer lists, solicited former clients, and attempted to conceal his actions. The Federal Court of Appeals upheld the injunction.

Secured a directed verdict at trial for a consumer data reporting firm, successfully defeating claims under the Fair Credit Reporting Act in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Georgia.