The following are representative examples of matters handled by the Law Offices of Ruth Ann Azeredo, LLC:
General Litigation
Lawsuit to recover personal property belonging to a business when it defaulted on its mortgage and was locked out of its premises. Resulted in full recovery of all personal property contained in the building.
Defense of employee in civil action brought against her by former employer for fraud, conversion – settled
Lawsuit for breach of contract by hospitality company seeking payment for services performed but not paid for - judgment for client
Employment & Federal Employment
Race discrimination, Title VII lawsuit against Lockheed Martin - settled
Association with disabled person ADA violation lawsuit against Pepsi Bottling Co. - settled
EEOC, hostile work environment complaint against School district - settled
Gender discrimination lawsuit, Title VII, against major home goods company - settled
Unpaid wage lawsuit against employer - judgment for client including treble damages and attorneys fees
Wrongful termination claim against EPA- settled during MSPB process
Breach of contract and fraud claims against former employer by client, former Executive, for failure to paid agreed upon wages and stock options - settled
Defended client in lawsuit alleging fraud and violation of Business Opportunity Sales Act - settled
Brought declaratory action to secure relief for client, Executive in securities industry, from a non compete/non disclosure agreement – settled
Corporate, Franchise & Licensing
Lawsuit against majority member of LLC on behalf of client, minority member of LLC, for breach of operating agreement - settled
Represented client in applying for and securing Investigator's License in Maryland
Negotiated contracts for client performing services for government contractor.
Negotiated contract for client performing services for European company.
Review and negotiation of numerous non compete/non disclosure agreements for Executives in various industries and professions.
Review and negotiation of numerous severance agreements
Review and negotiated Franchise agreements
Review and ensured compliance with filings associated with business opportunities and franchises in various states and the FTC
Successfully negotiated the purchaser's return of their vehicles with full reimbursement of down payments after terms of financing were changed.
Arbitration
Arbitration seeking payment of unpaid commissions owed to client, registered representative - $1,400,000.00 award in favor of client