Avraham Azrieli

Litigation Attorney & Strategy Counsel @Attorney At Law

US

As a Litigation Strategy Counsel, Avi:(i) helps companies form strategies and manage complex litigation cases for optimal business results,(ii) conducts legal due diligence & risk assessment in connection with equity and debt transactions, conducts confidential internal investigations.In providing clients with litigation strategy advice, Avi draws on extensive experience representing major companies before trial & appellate courts (state & federal) in all stages of complex litigation, arbitration, and mediation. Past positions include:Davis Polk & Wardwell, Associate, 19••••95, New YorkBaker & Botts, Associate, 19••••96, New YorkBrown & Bain / Perkins Coie, Partner, 20••••06, ArizonaIndependent Counsel, (NY), 20••••10 (AZ), 2010-Present (MD)Notable Cases:Moseley v. Victoria\'s Secret, 537 U.S. Represented Best Western International and Starwood Hotels and Resorts as Amicus counsel in a trademark-infringement case before the U.S. Supreme Court.Kimpton Hotels v. Monaco Inn. Represented plaintiff in the U.S. District Court (Colorado) in a trademark infringement and dilution action.Aspen Club Lodge v. Mary E. Innis. Represented opposer in proceedings before the U.S. Trademark Trial & Appeal Board.Best Western International v. Thirty-Eight Street, Represented plaintiff in the U.S. District Court (Arizona) in a trademark infringement and dilution action.LHO Washington Hotel v. Posh Ventures. Represented plaintiff in the U.S. District Court (Oregon) in a trademark infringement action.Best Western International. v. U.S. Franchise Systems. Represented plaintiff in the U.S. District Court (Arizona)(and TTAB) in a nationwide trademark infringement action.First Premium Services v. Best Western International. Lead counsel in a multi-jurisdiction case related to hundreds of commercial insurance policies.Pinnamaneni v. Shumway, et al. Served as an Arbitrator in a dispute over legal fees structure, calculations and expenses.