Massachusetts

U.S District Court for the District of Massachusetts

U.S Court of Appeals for the First Circuit

U.S Supreme Court

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

Brandeis University, B.A., cum laude

Mr. Bunis' notable accomplishments in assisting clients include:

Represented Fortune 100 corporation in consumer protection litigation brought by Attorney General of Massachusetts. All claims dismissed against our client.

Won dismissal of $300 million libel and defamation suit against our client, a multi-national Internet service provider. Decision affirmed by the United States Court of Appeals for the First Circuit.

Won $7.2 million judgment on behalf of Fortune 100 Company involving misrepresentations contained in an opinion letter. Recognized by Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly as one of the ten most important decisions of 2004.

Represented multinational corporation in securities litigation alleging misstatements and omissions in bond offering. Recovered in excess of $10.0 million for client.

Won summary judgment in a case where the plaintiff had alleged that our client owed him more than $1.0 million in unpaid compensation and interest.

Represented jet aircraft owner in litigation to revoke acceptance of $24 million corporate jet that suffered two engine failures during separate flights. Case settled very favorably on the eve of trial.

Represent syndicate of national banks in $50.0 million misrepresentation case against independent public auditor. Case arises from auditor's failure to report frauds committed by officers and directors of publicly traded company.

Represent national bank in $20.0 million negligent misrepresentation case against independent public auditor. Case arises from audit of borrower's financial statements which concealed the existence of impaired leases and loans.

Led internal investigation at large mortgage lending institution. Conducted interviews, reviewed documents, and issued report to board of directors.

Defend national financial institution in litigation charging the corporation With fraud, breach of contract and unfair business practices.

Represented consortium of businesses in litigation alleging violation of statute prohibiting disclosure of data stored in Registry of Motor Vehicles computers. Argued case before Supreme Judicial Court of Massachusetts.

Obtained multi-million dollar judgment in 13-day arbitration trial against general contractor.

Defense of corporate president against allegations involving non-payment of wages. All claims dismissed.

Defense of bank's chief executive officer in class action securities litigation brought by former shareholders.

Defense of Boston law firm sued by former employee for sexual harassment and discrimination. All federal claims dismissed. Argued successful appeal before United States Court of Appeals for the First Circuit.

Defense of employer in discrimination litigation in federal court in New Hampshire. Defense verdict.

Defense of employer in whistle-blowing cases. All cases settled for nuisance value.

Successful prosecution and defense of dozens of non-compete, non-solicitation, and trade secret litigation matters on behalf of large client in the employee placement field.

Frequent MCLE panelist on evidentiary issues under Massachusetts law

Accountants' Liability to Non-Clients; 2007 American Law Institute-American Bar Association Conference on Auditor's Liability.

Panelist on Auditor Liability at 2007 ALI-ABA Conference, Boston, Massachusetts.