CAITLIN L. BRONNER

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Practice Areas

Commercial Litigation Construction & Design

Caitlin L. Bronner is an experienced litigator in the firm’s Commercial Litigation group, specializing in complex contractual disputes, Civil RICO and white collar litigation, real estate disputes, including title company claims litigation, and shareholder suits, particularly those involving membership/partnership interests in Delaware alternative entities. A member of the Swedish-American Chamber of Commerce, Caitlin also handles U.S. litigation and negotiations for Swedish individuals and companies. Ms. Bronner litigates complex commercial litigation matters in State and Federal Court, and is equally experienced at arbitrating and mediating disputes before, among others, JAMS, and the AAA. Caitlin has a robust appellate practice, having successfully briefed and argued appeals before the Second Circuit Court of Appeals, the New York State Court of Appeals, and the Appellate Division. With regard to her Civil RICO litigation, Caitlin is noteworthy for having secured on of the few Civil RICO awards to have ever been issued in an arbitration in New York.

A commercial dispute can tie up valuable time and money. Believing that litigation should be a last resort, Caitlin labors to reach an efficient and effective solution for clients dealing with complex matters. She has fifteen years of experience counseling clients on how to avoid costly litigation by anticipating potential problem areas. Through collaborative efforts, Caitlin develops long-term strategies that take into account current legal issues; but when litigation is necessary, Caitlin remains a staunch advocate for her clients and their rights. Over the course of her career, She has represented a variety of entities, including corporations, limited partnerships, limited liability companies, public benefit corporations, title companies, and individuals.

Prior to joining Ingram, Caitlin worked with rare books and manuscripts at the New York offices of Sotheby’s auction house. During law school, Caitlin was a member of the editorial board of the Moot Court Honor Society, and interned for the Hon. Jane Restani, then-Chief Judge of the United States Court of International Trade. Caitlin has been named a Rising Star by the Super Lawyers legal directory for several years.

Admissions

United States District Court for the Southern, Eastern and Northern Districts of New York
United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit
New York State Courts

Education:

J.D., Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law
A.B., Dartmouth College

Languages:

English
Conversational Swedish
Conversational French

Represents a commercial real estate owner in a multi-million dollar dispute with a commercial tenant concerning the computation of electricity charges. Successfully obtained the dismissal of the tenant’s breach of contract claim, and also successfully appealed the tenant’s improper withholding, during discovery, of non-privileged documents under the common interest doctrine. See Telx-New York, LLC v. 60 Hudson Owner, LLC, 168 A.D.3d 557 (1st Dep’t 2019); Telx-New York, LLC v. 60 Hudson Owner, LLC, 174 A.D.3d 435 (1st Dep’t 2019).
Represented a hedge fund in a dispute against one of its former managing members, a famous former politician and MSNBC “talking head.” Obtained a 180-page arbitration award rendered by JAMS, and successfully reduced that award into a $14.5 million judgment for fraud, breach of fiduciary duty, and violation of the RICO statute. Articles about the award, which is one of the few RICO awards to have been issued in an arbitration in New York State, have appeared, among other places, in the Boston Globe, Securities Law360, and Yahoo Finance.
Represented a major manufacturer of chewing gum, candy, and collectibles, including baseball cards, in a licensing dispute with a South American affiliate resulting in a favorable decision by United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit. See The Topps Co., Inc. v. Cadbury Stani, S.A.I.C., 526 F.3d 63 (2d Cir. 2008).
Represented one of nine prime general contractors in a $25.4 million dispute with the Dormitory Authority for the State of New York concerning the construction of a criminal courthouse in the Bronx, which was resolved pre-trial after successfully defending against motions to dismiss and for summary judgment. See William A. Gross v. Am. Mfrs. Mut. Ins. Co., No. 07 Civ. 10639 (LAK) (AJP), 2009 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 21818 (S.D.N.Y. Feb. 23, 2009) (denying motion to dismiss fourth-party complaint); William A. Gross v. Am. Mfrs. Mut. Ins. Co., No. 07 Civ. 10639 (LAK) (AJP), 2010 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 146443 (S.D.N.Y. May 4, 2010) (denying motion for summary judgment seeking dismissal of fourth-party complaint).
Represented a national bank in an “all-or-nothing” $27 million contract case involving the use of a famous image in connection with an “affinity” credit card program, which resulted in a successful jury verdict in Federal Court.

NEWS:

Lights, Camera, Fraud
A Watch Weekly for Regulatory Compliance Watch

Pangea Capital Management, LLC, Founded by Mark Branigan, Wins RICO Award Against Former Massachusetts Gubernatorial Candidate John R. Lakian
Business Wire

For Lakian, it’s legal trouble galore
Boston Globe

Ex-Investment Firm Exec Slapped With $20M Arbitration Award
Law360

CAITLIN L. BRONNER ARGUED BEFORE THE SECOND CIRCUIT COURT OF APPEALS

PUBLICATIONS:

Heeding the 'Wake Up' Call on Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 34
New York Law Journal, Litigation Special Report

Dean Yuzek and Caitlin Bronner highlighted in "Lights, Camera, Fraud!"

Important Considerations Concerning Delaware Alternative Entities

Did You Know?

Caitlin rebuilt a 19th century canoe with her dad and hand-caned the seats, herself!

Did You Know?

Caitlin rebuilt a 19th century canoe with her dad and hand-caned the seats, herself!