Alan Dershowitz v. Netflix, Inc., 21-cv-21961 (S.D. Fla.)
Engaged by Professor Alan Dershowitz to serve as his personal and lead trial counsel in his $20 million defamation claim against Netflix for its portrayal of him in the Filthy Rich series. Professor Dershowitz is arguably the world’s most well-known attorney. After becoming Harvard Law School’s youngest professor, he went on to represent clients including Nelson Mandela, Julian Assange, O.J. Simpson, and a former President of the United States in impeachment proceedings before Congress.
Lead counsel to the iconic Fontainebleau Miami Beach. Won dismissal of a complaint brought by condominium unit owners challenging new short-term rental policies at the resort's two hotel-condo towers, with the Court finding the owners lacked standing to sue.
The Collection LLC v. Porsche Cars North America, Inc. and Porsche AG, 2022-018640-CA-01 (Fla. 11th Jud. Cir.)
Lead trial counsel to The Collection, one of the world’s preeminent luxury vehicle dealerships, in its $300 million lawsuit against Porsche.
In re: January 2021 Short Squeeze Trading Litigation
Argued for the consolidation and transfer to the Southern District of Florida (Miami) of all litigation against Robinhood arising from its decision to tamper with trading volume in so-called “meme stocks.” While every other firm that took a position on this issue opposed Mr. Burstyn’s proposal, it was accepted in full by the United States Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation.
Wilmington Trust N.A. v. Aby Rosen and Michael Fuchs, Index No. 2024/652730 (Supreme Court, New York County)
Represented Messrs. Rosen and Fuchs, securing a complete dismissal of lender’s action on personal guaranty claims.
Bank of America v. Colombo and UC Challenger, LLC v. Craig Robins, 13-08545-CA-44 (Fla. 11th. Jud. Cir.)
Served as trial counsel to Mr. Colombo and CMC-related entities. Bank of America settled on the eve of trial and, as reported by Law.com, “Confidential Settlement Reached Just Hours Before Craig Robbins Faced Cross-Examination."
United States of America v. Bortnovsky, et ano., 22-cr-10006 (D. Mass.)
Represented an individual indicted by the Department of Justice for allegedly participating in a multi-million-dollar insider trading conspiracy. The individual was committed to his exoneration, we pursued a trial strategy, and the United States Government ultimately dropped all charges before trial.
Bretholz v. GlaxoSmithKline LLC, 9:21-mc-82184 (S.D. Fla.)
Obtained an order completely quashing a subpoena issued by Pfizer, GlaxoSmithKline, Sanofi, and other major pharmaceutical companies arising from In re: Zantac (Ranitidine) Prods. Liab. Litig., 9:20-md-02924 (S.D. Fla. 2020), one of the largest products liability cases in American history. Burstyn Law defeated the subpoena after months-long written arguments and intense oral argument against several of the largest law firms in the world and pharmaceutical companies with a combined market cap in excess of 500 billion dollars.
Shoma Coral Gables, LLC v. Gables Inv. Holdings, LLC and Ugo Colombo, 2016-2102-CA-40 (Fla. 11th. Jud. Cir.)
Argued and prevailed against a former Justice of the Florida Supreme Court to obtain a directed verdict in favor of the Firm’s corporate defendant client. Served as personal trial counsel to Mr. Colombo and obtained a jury verdict of zero damages against him.
Lead trial counsel in defense of an individual in connection with an SEC investigation into a public company’s take-private transaction. Declined all offers by the SEC, and the SEC withdrew its action against the Firm’s client.
National Football League Negotiations
Sean represented one of the top wide receivers of all time, following the athlete’s Super Bowl win, and personally negotiated against the NFL in disciplinary discussions directed by Commissioner Roger Goodell. These negotiations resulted in highly favorable outcomes for the athlete.
