Ingrid Rainey Attorney

First Admitted: 2010, California

Professional Webpage: http://www.raineylawpc.com/about-us.html

Bar/Professional Activity:

California Bar License, 2010
D.C. Bar License, 2016

Verdicts/Settlements (Case Results):

Defended TCPA claims in Florida. Settlement. , 2024
Defended TCPA litigation in U.S. District Court Southern District of California. Settlement., 2024
Secured a $20.7 million verdict in a complex litigation trial against a former partner and a company in the United States District Court Central District of California. After our client reported the plaintiffs’ conduct to the board and government entities, he received no protection from the company. The plaintiffs sued our client for defamation, intentional interference with prospective economic relations, negligent interference with protective economic relations, civil extortion, and injunctive relief. The firm successfully defended all claims against our client and won our counterclaims for breach of fiduciary duty, fraud and deceit, conversion, negligent misrepresentation, and securities fraud, including winning our attorney fees. , 2023
Secured judgment of nearly $500,000 in a breach of contract case for clients winning compensatory damages, interest, memorandum of costs, and attorney fees. , 2023
Secured nearly $500,000 judgment for client in a breach of contract and breach of fiduciary duty trial, including punitive damages with interest and attorney fees. , 2023
Secured settlement of over $200,000 in an employment and labor law case. , 2023
Defend TCPA case in United States District Court Middle District of Florida Tampa. Successful settlement. , 2023
Defend TCPA case. United States District Court Southern District of California, 2023
Defend trademark at the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board to verdict. , 2023
Defend TCPA case. United States District Court in Florida, 2023
Defending claims against defamation, civil extortion, intentional interference with contractual relations, intentional interference with prospective economic relations, negligent interference with prospective economic relations, injunctive relief and prosecuting counterclaim for fraud/deceit, breach of contract, breach of fiduciary duties, accounting, conversion, negligent misrepresentation, fraudulent transfer, and securities fraud. United States District Court Central District of California two week trial. , 2023
Defend PAGA and wage and hour claims., 2022
Defend labor claims regarding wage and hour and wrongful termination., 2023
Defend breach of contract, defamation, and fraud, 2022
Represent client victim of hacking against a company. , 2022
Represent entity against labor and wage claims. , 2021
Represent plaintiff in discrimination case against former employer. , 2021
Represent multiple plaintiffs in breach of contract and fraud claims against large entity. , 2021
Aparna Vashisht Rota v. Michael Hernandez. Represented the Plaintiff and Plaintiff won., 2019
37-2019-00023323-CU-BCOCTL TAG Management, Inc. v True Craft Residential, Inc., et al., 2019
Michael J. Slater Family Trust v. Raymond Watt for receivership. Attorney for Raymond Watt and judge ordered verdict in our favor declining need for receivership. , 2018
Neuroleadership Institute Inc., Neuroleadership Institute, Pty LTD, and Results Coaching Systems International, PTY LTD v. The Academy of Brain-Baised Leadership, Henry Phillip Dixon, Catherine Hambley, Daniel Radecki, Tony Pottle, Gemma Brown, and Leonie Hall for Breach of Implied Contract , Breach of Written Contract, Contractual Indemnity, Breach of Fiduciary Duty, Breach of Duty of Confidence, Fraud & Deceit, Constructive Fraud, Misappropriation of Trade Secrets, and B&P Section 17200 Represented all Plaintiffs in the Superior Court of the State of California County of Los Angeles, Central District. Successfully opposed SLAPP claim and awarded attorney fees. Defendants appealed. After over one year, settled case with a large substantial win for my clients. , 2017
LaToya Lyn v. Neuroleadership Institute, Inc., David Rock, and Lisa Rock. Represented Neuroleadership Institute, Inc., David Rock and Lisa Rock in the United States District Court Southern District of New York (pro hac vice). After over one year of litigation the case settled at only 10% of what Plaintiff was seeking. , 2016

Representative Clients:

Defend in New York Arbitration case for Breach of Contract against my client who is a financial institution. , 2024
Defending Florida case for TCPA and other torts. , 2024
Prosecute for: DERIVATIVE CAUSES OF ACTION FOR: 1. BREACH OF FIDUCIARY DUTY; 2. AIDING AND ABETTING BREACH OF FIDUCIARY DUTY 3. UNJUST ENRICHMENT 4. CORPORATE MISMANAGEMENT AND WASTE; 5. ABUSE OF CONTROL; 6. INTENTIONAL MISREPRESENTATION; 7. NEGLIGENT MISREPRESENTATION; 8. DECLARATORY RELIEF; 9. CONCEALMENT; 10. CONVERSION; 11. CONSTRUCTIVE FRAUD; 12. VIOLATION OF RIGHT TO INSPECT CORPORATE BOOKS AND RECORDS; 13. ACCOUNTING; 14. APPOINTMENT OF RECEIVER AND/OR PROVISIONAL DIRECTOR; AND 15. CONVERSION INDIVIDUAL CAUSES OF ACTION FOR: 16. BREACH OF FIDUCIARY DUTY; 17. CONVERSION; 18. BREACH OF CONTRACT; 19. BREACH OF IMPLIED COVENANT OF GOOD FAITH AND FAIR DEALING; AND 20. VIOLATION OF RIGHT TO INSPECT CORPORATE BOOKS AND RECORDS DEMAND FOR JURY TRIAL Unlimited Civil Case, 2024
COMPLAINT FOR: (1) BREACH OF CONTRACT; (2) BREACH OF THE IMPLIED COVENANT OF GOOD FAITH AND FAIR DEALING; (3) UNFAIR BUSINESS PRACTICES (BUS. & PROF. CODE § 17200 ET SEQ.) UNJUST ENRICHMENT, 2024
Defend client in breach of contract, intentional misrepresentation, trespass, unlawful business practices, slander of title, and implied covenant of good faith and fair dealings case and filed counterclaim in (1) Breach of Contract; (2) Breach of Implied Covenant of Good Faith and Fair Dealings; and (3) Declaratory Relief, 2024
Currently defending defamation case (Paul Feller and Cronus Equity v. Robert Petty CV 18-03460-JLS) and counterclaim for breach of contract. , 2021
Defending claims against defamation, civil extortion, intentional interference with contractual relations, intentional interference with prospective economic relations, negligent interference with prospective economic relations, injunctive relief and prosecuting counterclaim for fraud/deceit, breach of contract, breach of fiduciary duties, accounting, conversion, negligent misrepresentation, fraudulent transfer, and securities fraud. United States District Court Central District of California two week trial. , 2023
Elizabeth Lee v. Jeffrey Pey. Represented plaintiff in breach of contract and breach of fiduciary duty claims. Won trial for client, including compensatory damages, punitive damages, costs, and interest. , 2022
Represent Real Estate firm in transactional work and potential case we will initiate. , 2021
Jason Brooks and Bruce Hofert v. Quanta, Inc. in Burbank Superior Court--Represent Plaintiff in breach of contract and misrepresentation claims. Successfully dismissed their cross-complaint and have trial March 15, 2023, 2023
General Counsel and litigation attorney for leading global training company--NeuroLeadership Institute with locations in New York, Australia, Singapore, South Africa, Spain, and England. , 2017
Creditors Adjustment Bureau, Inc. v. Me Downtown LP DBA Massage Envy ADBA Massage Envy Downtown LP and Forever Young Incorporated. Case No. NC062042. Settlement, 2020
General Counsel and litigation attorney for leading global training company--NeuroLeadership Institute with locations in New York, Australia, Singapore, South Africa, Spain, and England. , 2018
General Counsel and litigation attorney for leading global training company--NeuroLeadership Institute with locations in New York, Australia, Singapore, South Africa, Spain, and England. , 2016
Reliant Services Group, LLC (headquartered in California) and AG-MCA OpCo, LLC (headquartered in New York) General Counsel for both companies , 2019
Reliant Services Group, LLC (headquartered in California) and AG-MCA OpCo, LLC (headquartered in New York) General Counsel for both companies , 2018

Transactions:

Business compliance in New York, Utah, California, New Jersey, Texas, Florida, Illinois, and Alabama., 2023
Multiple license agreements, operating agreements, bylaws, non disclosure agreements, and settlement agreements. , 2023
Represent global organization with protecting their intellectual property. , 2021
Drafted a vested stock agreement, notice of stock, and stock plan for engineering company. Completed trademark application for two services. , 2021
Business Sales Agreement for 858 Graphics, Inc. (a California Corporation) and The Noteworthy Group, Inc. (an Illinois corporation). , 2019

Pro bono/Community Service:

Helped animal wellbeing case. , 2024
Helped draft ordinance to protect indigent mobilehome owners in the City of Escondido , 2022
FBI San Diego Citizens Academy Alumni Association voted to the Bylaws Committee. , 2023
Volunteer at the United States Embassy in Sofia, Bulgaria, through the State Department. , 2022
Serve as Vice Chair of the Planning Commission board. Nominated by Mayor and City Council members. , 2022
Serve as Vice Chair of the Planning Commission board. Nominated by Mayor and City Council members. , 2021
Volunteer at the United States Embassy in Sofia, Bulgaria, through the State Department. , 2021
Helped draft ordinance to protect mobilehome owners in the City of Escondido , 2021
Serve as Vice Chair of the Planning Commission board. Nominated by Mayor and City Council members. , 2020
Volunteer to help seniors during Covid-19 with the City of Escondido, 2020
GenNext Board, 2020
Drafted ordinance to be listed in the November 2020 ballot, 2020
Association of Business Trial Lawyers Leadership Committee, 2019
Board Member of GenNext- Gen Next is an invitation-only organization of successful individuals dedicated to learningabout and becoming engaged with the most pressing challenges facing future generations.With the collective influence of its national network of Members, Gen Next aims to ensure anyone can achieve success by expanding the opportunities that await them., 2019
Vice President of the Board of the FBI San Diego Citizens Academy Alumni Association, 2019
Board Member of GenNext- Gen Next is an invitation-only organization of successful individuals dedicated to learningabout and becoming engaged with the most pressing challenges facing future generations.With the collective influence of its national network of Members, Gen Next aims to ensure anyone can achieve success by expanding the opportunities that await them., 2018
Board Member of TJSL Alumni Association, 2018
Vice President of the Board of the FBI San Diego Citizens Academy Alumni Association, 2018
Vice President of the Board of the FBI San Diego Citizens Academy Alumni Association, 2017
Board Member of TJSL Alumni Association, 2017
Vice President of the Board of the FBI San Diego Citizens Academy Alumni Association, 2016

Honors/Awards:

Rainey Law PC is an employment and business law firm near Escondido. The firm offers a comprehensive range of services in transaction and/or litigation work for various size businesses in different industries. The firm’s employment law practice encompasses the representation of employers in the full range of litigation matters that can arise out of the employer-employee relationship, including issues involving discrimination, retaliation, PAGA, FMLA, ADA, ADEA, labor code violations, as well as the full array of state and local laws which regulate the workplace. The firm also offers internal audits/investigations, contract formation, severance agreement negotiations with executives, drafting personnel policies, and advising on risk mitigation., Expertise Best Employment Lawyer, Expertise, 2023
Awarded San Diego Super Lawyer 2021, San Diego Super Lawyer Rising Star, Super Lawyer, 2023
Rainey Law PC is an employment and business law firm near Escondido. The firm offers a comprehensive range of services in transaction and/or litigation work for various size businesses in different industries. The firm’s employment law practice encompasses the representation of employers in the full range of litigation matters that can arise out of the employer-employee relationship, including issues involving discrimination, retaliation, PAGA, FMLA, ADA, ADEA, labor code violations, as well as the full array of state and local laws which regulate the workplace. The firm also offers internal audits/investigations, contract formation, severance agreement negotiations with executives, drafting personnel policies, and advising on risk mitigation., Expertise Best Employment Lawyer, Expertise, 2022
Awarded San Diego Super Lawyer 2022, San Diego Super Lawyer Rising Star, Super Lawyer, 2022
Awarded San Diego Super Lawyer Rising Star 2019, San Diego Super Lawyer Rising Star 2019, www.superlawyer.com, 2019
Rainey Law PC is an employment and business law firm near Escondido. The firm offers a comprehensive range of services in transaction and/or litigation work for various size businesses in different industries. The firm’s employment law practice encompasses the representation of employers in the full range of litigation matters that can arise out of the employer-employee relationship, including issues involving discrimination, retaliation, PAGA, FMLA, ADA, ADEA, labor code violations, as well as the full array of state and local laws which regulate the workplace. The firm also offers internal audits/investigations, contract formation, severance agreement negotiations with executives, drafting personnel policies, and advising on risk mitigation., Expertise Best Employment Lawyer in Escondido, Expertise.com, 2021
Awarded San Diego Super Lawyer 2020, San Diego Super Lawyer Rising Star, Super Lawyers, 2020

Educational Background:

Distinguished Honor Roll (Fall 2007) and Honor Roll (Spring 2008). Academic Scholarship Recipient, qualified for Law Review, and President of Jeffersonians. Direct Study with Professor Claire Wright for two semesters producing Scholarly Writing Papers-Transferring Wealth to Developing Countries and Women’s Rights in Post-Revolutionary Iran.

Scholarly Lectures/Writings:

The publication considered including my settlement in the Daily Journal's Verdicts and Settlement sections. I had to edit summary as it was inaccurate. , Edit input on my settlements, The Daily Journal Corporation, The Daily Journal Los Angeles, California Lawyers, 2018

Other Outstanding Achievements:

Received award for top ten verdicts in California for 2023, 2024
Rainey Law P.C. is pleased to announce our Managing Partner, Ingrid Rainey, has successfully secured a $20.7 million verdict for our client in the United States District Court Central District of California. , 2023
Appointed by Mayor and City Council to Planning Commission and voted by the commission to serve as Vice Chair. , 2022
Voted by Planning Commission to serve as Vice Chair. , 2021
Currently writing ordinance/law for the Escondido City Council regarding vacancy control to help indigent clients maintain affordable housing. , 2019

Firm News (Newsletters):

The publication considered including my settlement in the Daily Journal's Verdicts and Settlement sections. I had to edit summary as it was inaccurate. , The Daily Journal's Verdicts and Settlements, California Lawyers

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