Matthew V. Rotbart

Biography

Cases

• Won an appeal in the 10th Circuit for two mortgage brokers in a noncompete case against a leading financial institution, affirming a district court's prior denial of preliminary injunction. The plaintiffs had alleged that their former employees—WTO's clients—had breached noncompete and trade secret agreements when they left the company.
• Won dismissal on summary judgment for an agricultural equipment manufacturer in a product liability case claiming that an allegedly defective combine header amputated the plaintiff's fingers during a routine inspection. WTO argued the briefing remotely.
• Won summary judgment for a leading international manufacturer in defense of a $20 million breach of contract dispute.
• Cross-examined and deposed senior executives of a debtor oil and gas company in a multibillion-dollar bankruptcy case.
• Won summary judgment for the NHL against the former owner of the Arizona Coyotes, who breached agreements with the NHL by attempting to move the team to Canada.
• Secured broad ex parte preliminary and permanent injunctive relief against internet sellers of counterfeit NFL jerseys.
• Advised Major League Soccer on league expansion, commissioner authority, and contract interpretation.
• Successfully represented a global mass media and entertainment company through mediation and arbitration in a $100 million dispute over compliance with "Most Favored Nations" provisions.
• Obtained dismissal of claims for misappropriation of trade secrets in defense of a worldwide distributer of medical, dental, and veterinary supplies.
• Won modification of a child support order on appeal for a pro bono client and domestic abuse victim, establishing a new legal precedent in New York State.

Press

• WTO Promotes Three Lawyers in 2023

Other Experience

Legal Memberships, Activities, and Honors

Community Memberships, Activities, and Honors

Personal Interests