Joseph J Mamounas

1450 Brickell Ave Fl 23, Miami, FL 33131
(305) 350-7273 (Office)

Florida - Member in Good Standing 2007

University of Miami School of Law
Degree - JD - Juris Doctor - Law

Greenberg Traurig, LLP
333 Se 2Nd Avenue, Suite 4400, Miami, FL 33131

(305) 579-0500 (Phone), (305) 579-0521 (Phone)

Litigation
Trial Practice
International Arbitration & Litigation
Latin America Practice
Arbitration & Mediation
White Collar Defense & Investigations
Mergers & Acquisitions Disputes
Asset Recovery & Fraud Remediation

921100346

2007

Cornell University, A.B., summa cum laude

University of Miami School of Law, J.D., cum laude

Experience: International and Domestic Arbitration: ICC emergency arbitration as to international M&A transaction: For the seller of a multijurisdictional food-delivery platform, secured emergency injunctive relief preventing the purchaser from terminating the acquisition; the deal, valued at approximately $165 million, subsequently closed.; ICC arbitration on behalf of Latin American technology enterprise: Successfully prosecuted claims for specific performance and declaratory relief against a publicly traded German company.; Multijurisdictional mining dispute, including ICDR arbitration: Prosecuted post-deal claims by multibillion-dollar Russian manufacturer involving mining rights valued at more than $100 million in ICDR arbitration and related arbitrability and other court proceedings, resolving all client goals by settlement before the final merits hearing concluded.; ICC arbitration on behalf of multibillion-dollar Spanish multinational: Represented a global Spanish conglomerate in an ICC arbitration pursuing claims, including for breach of representations and warranties and fraud, for more than $15 million; after a five-day liability hearing, the client's losses were fully resolved.; AAA representations and warranties insurance arbitration: Acted on behalf of a global insurance provider in a dispute arising out of a representations and warranties policy and underlying breaches, in defense of alleged damages estimated at $10 million.; ICC arbitration and related court action on behalf of U.S. aviation services company: Represented a U.S. aviation services company as to multimillion-dollar 'post-M & A' claims against its former president and CEO.; Streamlined JAMS private equity arbitration: Acted on behalf of a leading private equity firm, recovered nearly 50 percent of a portfolio company's purchase price for breached representations and warranties concerning the loss of a customer, plus legal fees after a four-day final hearing.; ICC arbitration and related court case against senior manager: Represented a U.S. aviation services company in arbitration and related court case as to claims arising from the termination of a senior manager.; JAMS aviation dispute and related litigation: Pursued breach of contract claims for a U.S. aviation services company, recovering much of the client's damages.; ICDR hospitality arbitration: Brought claims for a Caribbean entity against a diversified multinational arising from the construction of an internationally acclaimed resort, resulting in an award satisfying the full amount of the client's claims after a three-day final hearing.; ICDR arbitration: Acted on behalf of a prominent Dominican banking executive and negotiated a full resolution before final hearing.; ICC electronics arbitration: Prosecuted claims by an Ecuadorian electronics distributor against a Korean electronics manufacturer for breach of distribution agreement.; Corporate Fraud and Compliance: Internal investigation for prestigious private U.S. university: Led an internal investigation into potentially criminal allegations and related multimillion-dollar civil demands, which settled privately and pre-suit for less than 5 percent of the plaintiff's demand.; Internal FCPA Investigation for Swiss global freight forwarder: Represented a global freight forwarder in on-the-ground internal interviews and document review relating to potential violations of the FCPA and other compliance issues.; Investment funds in Rothstein Ponzi scheme: Successfully defended three investment funds against investors in Scott Rothstein's Ponzi scheme as to aiding and abetting, civil conspiracy and other claims, seeking to recover more than $43 million.; Recovery of seized funds for Venezuelan financial services client: Secured the return of more than $20 million for a Venezuelan financial services client in asset forfeiture cases litigated in the Districts of Puerto Rico and Massachusetts.; Civil RICO and securities fraud claims against business investor: Defended the seller of a Florida-based start-up business against post-M&A claims of civil RICO, securities fraud and common law fraud, valued in excess of $15 million.; Asset forfeiture cases for Korean distributor: Recovered substantial seized assets from Florida authorities on behalf of a Korean enterprise with distribution operations in Miami and the Caribbean, securing the full return of the assets.; Pharmaceuticals sales asset recovery: Represented a distributor of generic pharmaceuticals in proceedings seeking the return of millions of dollars subject to forfeiture for healthcare kickbacks.; Real estate securities litigation: Represented an international real estate developer against multimillion-dollar securities fraud and other claims brought in Florida state court by an investor.; Return of forfeited assets for Trinidadian financial services client: Represented a Trinidadian financial services company in seeking the return of a multimillion-dollar asset in federal ancillary forfeiture proceedings.; High-value fraud defense: Defended a multinational against fraudulent misrepresentation and securities fraud claims brought by a former senior manager in connection with an executive profit-sharing plan.; Complex Business Disputes: Failed accounting software implementation dispute: Represented a multibillion-dollar financial services firm in a lawsuit against a global software provider. Minutes before opening statements to the jury, the case was resolved for more than seven times the defendant's highest previous offer.; Hundreds of millions of dollars sought from Brazilian bank: Defended a major Brazilian bank against infrastructure claims for more than $800 million, including the successful defense of an appeal of dismissal on forum non conveniens grounds.; Wireless email technology litigation: Defended a patent holder against claims brought by alleged former partners for a share in more than $600 million in settlements and royalties.; Theft of trade secrets lawsuit: Represented a former executive and industry innovator in a lawsuit valued at more than $300 million for the theft of his plan to create a new business line, ultimately resulting in a settlement to the client's advantage.; Construction defect and consumer fraud class action: Represented a leading national homebuilder in resolving a class action that ultimately saved the client nearly $150 million in anticipated damages and attorneys' fees.; High-value products liability and consumer fraud claims: For one of the largest manufacturers of ink, pursuing claims against international and domestic defendants for consumer fraud, misrepresentations and products liability valued at approximately $20 million.; International post-deal dispute: Defended a Spanish global telecommunications and infrastructure company against post-M&A claims arising from alleged breaches of representations, warranties and covenants, valued at nearly $10 million.; Multijurisdictional fiduciary duty and conspiracy litigation: For the U.S. subsidiary of a global Spanish conglomerate, pursued claims for breach of fiduciary duty, civil conspiracy, and aiding and abetting; after a seven-day trial, the jury returned a verdict of full liability.; Asset recovery against Venezuelan telecommunications provider: For a publicly traded Spanish conglomerate, brought claims against a Venezuelan company for more than $5 million, resulting in a favorable resolution despite likely collection difficulties.; M&A Hospitality Dispute: Represented multinational Spanish hospitality enterprise in claims for breaches of representations and warranties in connection with the purchase of a New York City hotel.; Defense of product defect and fraud claims: Defended one of the largest manufacturers of ink in an action brought by a former customer valued at more than $2 million, plus punitive damages, ultimately obtaining a dismissal with prejudice.; Discovery proceedings in aid of foreign litigation: Obtained 1782 relief and related discovery for an Argentina-based beneficiary of an El Salvador-based individual, in aid of anticipated trust and related litigation in Panamanian courts.; The above representations were handled by Mr. Mamounas prior to joining Greenberg Traurig, P.A.