Successfully defended homeowner against breach of warranty of habitability claim.
Menasco v. Davidson
Millstein Fellner represented the estate planning attorneys Davidson Estate Law against allegations of financial elder abuse, fraud, and constructive fraud brought by the estate of a deceased client.
Nava v. American Meals
Successfully represented and defended restaurant franchisee against $620,000 personal injury case, which was resolved for nuisance value in an informal pre-litigation negotiation led by Millstein Fellner, LLP attorneys.
Estate of Jerry Garcia
David Millstein represented one of the parties in this matter, successfully sustaining the right of one of his children to maintain a creditor’s claim against the estate.
Welsh v. Lucas
In 2023, Millstein Fellner LLP represented Bay Area Cosmetology in connection to a pre litigation claim for legal malpractice against its former employment lawyer, in which Millstein Fellner was able to successfully secure a half million-dollar settlement.
Flake v. Neumiller & Beardsle
Jason Fellner represented defendant law firm in successfully obtaining an order granting summary of judgement, which was affirmed on appeal. The Court of Appeal decision was published in 2019 and is now cited as one of the leading published cases on the tolling provision within the statute of limitations governing legal malpractice claims, codified in CCP 340.6. Flake v. Neumiller & Beardslee (2017) 9 Cal.App.5th 223, 230
Parker v. McCaw
David Millstein obtained a defense award on behalf of a company charged with violating a compensation agreement with its attorney-employee, on grounds the agreement violated the Code of Professional Responsibility for attorneys.
Vineyard Management Litigation
Defended the majority owner of a vineyard holding company against a suit in a confidential mediation.
Bassler v. Stephens Institute
Millstein Fellner obtained a defense award after trial on behalf of its client the Academy of Art in a Class Action suit requesting $60 million in damages.
City and County of San Francisco vs. Academy of Art
David Millstein and Gerald Richelson settled a decade-long dispute and litigation on behalf of the Academy of Art, concerning 48 properties, resulting in re-zoning and a Development Agreement.