Steven L. Levitt Attorney

First Admitted: 1982, New York

Professional Webpage: https://www.levittlawllp.com/attorneys/steven-l-levitt/

Bar/Professional Activity:

Zoning Board, Village of Muttontown, New York, 2020
United States District Court for the District of Colorado
Second Circuit Court of Appeals
United States District Court for the District of Connecticut
Supreme Court of the United States
United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York
New York State Bar Association
New York
United States District Court for the Southern District of New York
Nassau County Bar Association

Verdicts/Settlements (Case Results):

Obtained a temporary restraining order, and then a preliminary injunction in Nevada federal court matter Formtec, LLC et al. v. Spherical Industries, Inc. et al., relating to a theft of trade secrets valued in the hundreds of millions of dollars., 2023
Favorable pre-litigation settlement of dispute between defense technology manufacturer and seller and guarantor of acquired business unit relating to allegations of misrepresentations in stock purchase agreement., 2023
In the matter of Wolinetz, resolved inter-family dispute concerning various family-owned Manhattan real estate properties., 2023
In the matter of Crewchief Systems v. Crew Chiefs in Delaware federal court, obtained favorable settlement of a trademark infringement matter., 2023
In the Southern District of New York matter Cushner v. Jacobs, obtained favorable settlement of a dispute among former business owners., 2023
Favorable settlement of former client non-payment dispute., 2023
Favorable pre-litigation settlement of contract dispute between defense technology manufacturer and lessor of training aircraft., 2023
Confidential JAMS Arbitration $36 million Defense Victory -- After a 2 week arbitration hearing in Boston, received favorable award on behalf of defense technology manufacturer, dismissing 99.8% of claims brought by a former sales representative, which claims totaled in excess of $37.5 million including attorneys' fees., 2023
Favorable settlement of guardianship proceeding, 2022
Cushner v. Jacobs (U.S. District Court, Southern District of N.Y.) -- Favorable settlement of contract dispute., 2022
David H. Berg & Associates v. Weksler (N.Y. Supreme Court, N.Y. County) -- Favorable settlement for the complete dismissal of a claim disputing the disposition of escrow monies., 2022
Favorable pre-litigation settlement of contract dispute between defense technology manufacturer and global supplier of industrial gases., 2022
Palmieri v. East Coast Power & Gas LLC et al (U.S. District Court, SDNY) - Favorable settlement of claims and counterclaims in the hundreds of millions of dollars., 2021
Kitzen v. Pisa Contracting Inc. (N.Y. Supreme Court, Nassau County). Favorable settlement during trial of a multi-million dollar business dissolution proceeding., 2021
After a 2 week hearing, obtained a $14.3 million arbitration award for the client, the principal of a construction management company, arising from unpaid fees contractually owed by the project owner in connection with construction of a luxury condominium., 2021
After evidentiary hearings including witness testimony, obtained temporary restraining order, and subsequently, a preliminary injunction, and finally, a favorable settlement in connection with a commercial real estate dispute on behalf of Manhattan luxury hotelier against a celebrity restauranteur tenant., 2020
L-3 Communications Integrated Systems L.P. against Confidential Customer in connection with aircraft redelivery dispute - Favorable settlement, 2018
Arbitration over licensing agreement - $49M arbitration award., 2015
In the Matter of Lockheed Martin Corporation v. L-3 Communications Integrated Systems, L.P. (Northern District of Georgia, Atlanta Division, Case No.: 1:05-CV-902-CAP March 2010)
Liapakis v. Sullivan et al. (New York County Index No. 603307/99)
L-3 Communications Corporation v. OSI Systems, Inc.(Southern District of New York, Case No.: 1-02-cv-9144-PAC, March 2011)
Sullivan Papain Block McGrath & Cannavo P.C. v. Liapakis (Nassau County Index No. 5786/00)
Berkun v. Validation Review Associates, Inc., 262 A.D.2d 341, 693 N.Y.S.2d 56 (2d Dept. 1999)
Kalitta Air, L.L.C. as assignee of American International Airways, Inc. v. Central Texas Airborne Systems Inc. (Northern District of California, Oakland Division, Case No.: 96-cv-2494-CW, November 2011)
State of New York et al. v. Philip Morris Inc., et al., 308 A.D.2d 57, 763 N.Y.S.2d 32 N.Y. Slip Op. 16262 (1st Dept. 2003)
In the Matter of Validation Review Associates, Inc., 91 N.Y.2d 840, 690 N.E.2d 487, 667 N.Y.S.2d 678 (1997)

Representative Clients:

Mercury Systems, Inc.
Lab Crafters, Inc.
Montauk Chamber of Commerce
Thorn Americas, Inc.
BAE Systems, Inc.
Eltman, Eltman & Cooper, P.C.
L-3 Communications Corporation
Midtown Urological Assoc., P.C.
Sullivan, Papain, Block, McGrath & Cannavo, P.C.
Air Distribution Enterprises, Inc.
East Coast Petroleum, Inc.
Jovan Photography, Ltd.
Lockheed Martin Fairchild Corp.
Rent-a-Center, Inc.
Westbeth Corp., HDFC, Inc.
Best Foods Baking Company (A Division of Entenmann's)
Hollis Park Manor Nursing Home

Transactions:

As lead counsel, represented the sellers in the multi-million dollar sale of the landmark Maidstone Hotel in East Hampton, New York., 2023
Mr. Levitt has represented multiple companies in various multi-million dollar transactions, including (1) L-3 Communications Corporation; (2) Davidson Aluminum and Metal Corporation; and (3) D.N.S. Metal Industries, Inc.

Special Licenses/Certifications:

Pro bono/Community Service:

Montauk Chamber of Commerce - pro bono legal representation
Village of East Hills - prior Legal Committee member

Honors/Awards:

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine
Top Legal Eagle for Corporate / Contracts Law , Long Island Pulse Magazine
Leader in Law, Forbes Magazine
Phi Beta Kappa honoree, 1978
Top 10 Legal Eagle, Long Island Pulse Magazine

Educational Background:

Hofstra University, B.A. in Economics, Phi Beta Kappa, 1978
Hofstra University School of Law, J.D., 1981

Scholarly Lectures/Writings:

Nassau County Bar Association - Continuing Legal Education program topic lecturer on buying and selling a law practice

Other Outstanding Achievements:

Chambers and Partners, Regional Spotlight, Dispute Resolution, 2024

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