Success Stories

Guichard, Teng & Portello has successfully litigated cases for Plaintiffs and Defendants in both State and Federal Courts.

$10 million judgment obtained for victim of sexual abuse by an employer.

GTP successfully represented an insurance company and a domestic business in obtaining a six-figure subrogation recovery. It was a huge success considering that almost 100% of the loss was recovered.

Significant recovery at trial for a firefighter injured in a motor vehicle accident.

Negotiated settlement of a dispute arising between a start-up company and its investors resulting in a win-win for all parties.

GTP successfully defended the manufacturer of silicon wafer fabrication station in a fire subrogation action. Judgment was entered for the defendant on a Motion for Summary Judgment, resulting in the dismissal of a fire loss claim in excess of $12,000,000.

GTP represented a traffic safety company in a trial arising from a hit-and-run accident on I-80. A defense verdict was obtained from the jury, and GTP successfully recovered nearly $70,000 in costs from the intervenor.

Represented the CEO and an officer in the defense of a collection action brought by a creditor of a bankrupt corporation. The firm successfully quashed the action against the CEO, and obtained a recovery of litigation costs. As a result of the filing of a dispositive motion on behalf of the remaining officer, the Plaintiff dismissed the action in its entirety.

Represented a Nationally-known technology company in the defense of an identity theft claim brought by 3 plaintiffs. Using aggressive and narrowly-tailored litigation tactics, the firm forced Plaintiffs to dismiss their actions, and obtained a four-figure sanctions award against Plaintiff's counsel.

Represented a major refinery in the defense of a significant personal injury matter arising from the failure of a high-pressure component at the refinery. The case resolved through the refinery resolving the case at an early stage. The firm then obtained full recovery of funds paid, plus attorneys' fees and costs, from the component supplier.

Represented a component supplier in a commercial product liability matter, in which over $350,000 in economic damages were sought. Following the filing of a procedural motion at the time of first appearance, the case resolved for a $5000 payment by the client's insurer to the Plaintiff.

Represented the purchasers of a construction company in an action for breach of contract brought by the sellers, in which the sellers were seeking $290,000 in damages for the unpaid balance of the purchase. Through discovery, the firm established the existence of deliberate fraud by the sellers in conjunction with the sale, as a result of which, the Plaintiff's voluntarily dismissed the case, with prejudice.