Our Track Record
Every case summary below represents a real outcome achieved for our clients. Results are anonymized to protect confidentiality, but the details reflect the caliber of advocacy we bring to every matter.
Represented a regional distributor in a breach of contract action against a national manufacturer that terminated an exclusive distribution agreement without cause. Following a two-week jury trial, obtained a verdict including compensatory and consequential damages.
Outcome: Jury verdict in favor of client
Guided an investment consortium through the acquisition of a mixed-use commercial property, managing environmental due diligence, tenant estoppel coordination, and complex financing documentation across multiple lenders.
Outcome: Transaction closed on schedule with all contingencies satisfied
Negotiated a technology licensing agreement between a software development firm and a national healthcare provider, structuring IP protections, performance milestones, indemnification provisions, and a multi-year royalty framework.
Outcome: Agreement executed with favorable royalty terms for client
Defended a hospitality company against a class action alleging misclassification of tipped employees under federal and state wage-and-hour statutes. The claims affected over 200 current and former workers.
Outcome: Complete dismissal of all claims on summary judgment
Designed a multigenerational trust structure for a high-net-worth family, facilitating the orderly transfer of a $12M estate across three generations while reducing projected estate tax liability by approximately 40%.
Outcome: Estate plan executed; estimated tax savings of $4.8M
Defended a commercial general contractor against $5M in alleged construction defect claims brought by a property owner. After extensive discovery and expert depositions, obtained a directed verdict on the primary claims at trial.
Outcome: Directed verdict for defendant on all material claims
Guided a mid-size financial services company through a comprehensive governance overhaul, including board restructuring, revised committee charters, updated compliance procedures, and new director onboarding protocols.
Outcome: Full regulatory compliance achieved within 90 days
Represented a private equity-backed buyer in the acquisition of a specialty manufacturing company, managing due diligence, purchase agreement negotiation, regulatory approvals, and transition services arrangements.
Outcome: Acquisition completed with favorable indemnification and escrow terms
Successfully obtained a zoning variance permitting the conversion of a historic warehouse into a 42-unit residential complex, navigating historic preservation requirements and addressing neighborhood opposition through public hearings.
Outcome: Variance approved unanimously by zoning board
Conducted an independent workplace investigation for a technology firm and subsequently redesigned their harassment prevention policies, reporting procedures, and mandatory training programs for all supervisory personnel.
Outcome: Formal complaints reduced by 60% within one year of implementation
Represented the minority partner in a contested dissolution of a four-physician medical practice, achieving an equitable buyout through arbitration that exceeded initial valuation estimates by 35%.
Outcome: Settlement at 135% of initial valuation offer
Mediated a contested will proceeding among four siblings involving a $3.8M estate that included commercial real estate, investment accounts, and a family business. Preserved family relationships while reaching an equitable distribution agreement.
Outcome: Settlement reached; litigation avoided entirely
Structured a joint venture between two mid-size construction firms to pursue a major municipal development project, drafting the joint venture agreement, profit-sharing arrangements, management provisions, and exit mechanisms.
Outcome: Joint venture awarded $22M municipal contract within six months
Mediated a governance dispute between majority and minority shareholders of a family-owned business, resulting in a revised shareholder agreement with enhanced minority protections, improved governance protocols, and a structured buyout option.
Outcome: Unanimous shareholder approval of revised governance framework
Negotiated and drafted a portfolio of 28 commercial leases for a regional property management company managing over 400,000 square feet of office and retail space, standardizing terms while accommodating tenant-specific requirements.
Outcome: Portfolio fully leased within projected timeline
Negotiated the separation of a C-suite executive from a financial services firm, including restrictive covenant terms, deferred compensation arrangements, equity vesting acceleration, and mutual non-disparagement provisions.
Outcome: Executive retained full deferred compensation and accelerated vesting
Represented a commercial landlord in an insurance coverage dispute following significant property damage caused by a tenant's subcontractor. Recovered the full cost of repairs plus lost rental income through mediation and subsequent arbitration.
Outcome: Full recovery of repair costs and twelve months of lost rent
Established a charitable remainder trust for a retired physician, structuring the trust to provide a lifetime income stream indexed to inflation while directing the remainder interest to a local hospital foundation.
Outcome: Charitable deduction of $1.2M; annual income stream secured
Advised a family-owned manufacturing company on restructuring operations across four states, consolidating entities, and realigning intercompany agreements to achieve significant tax efficiencies while preserving multi-generational succession planning objectives.
Outcome: Annual tax savings of approximately $340,000 achieved
Developed a complete governance framework for a regional healthcare nonprofit with a $45M annual budget, including board policies, conflict-of-interest procedures, whistleblower protections, and executive oversight mechanisms aligned with IRS best practices.
Outcome: Board adopted framework unanimously; clean audit achieved
Represented a family trust in the sale of a 120-acre commercial parcel, managing environmental remediation requirements, subdivision approvals, and buyer financing contingencies to close the transaction within a court-ordered deadline.
Outcome: Sale closed on schedule; proceeds distributed per trust terms
Obtained a temporary restraining order and preliminary injunction on behalf of a technology company against a former employee who had misappropriated trade secrets and solicited key clients in violation of a non-compete agreement.
Outcome: Injunction enforced; trade secrets protected; case settled favorably
Client Testimonials
The trust our clients place in us is the foundation of every outcome we achieve.
When our company faced a complex licensing dispute that threatened our expansion plans, Meridian's business law team developed a strategy that not only resolved the matter but positioned us for stronger growth. They were thorough, responsive, and genuinely invested in our success.
CEO, Northfield Development Corp.
After my husband passed away, Catherine and her team guided our family through the probate process with extraordinary patience and care. They handled every detail so we could focus on healing. I cannot recommend their estate planning practice highly enough.
Estate Planning Client
We hired Meridian to handle a commercial lease dispute that had been dragging on for over a year with our previous counsel. Within three months, Rachel Kim had the matter resolved on terms that were better than we had ever expected. Her preparation and courtroom presence were outstanding.
Managing Partner, Whitaker Properties LLC
As a growing technology company, we needed employment counsel we could trust to keep us compliant without slowing us down. Amara Osei and her team overhauled our employee handbook, trained our managers, and now serve as our go-to resource for all HR-related legal questions. They are practical, responsive, and always available.
COO, Vertex Technologies Inc.
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