P. Alexander Quimby

Experience

Commercial, Fraud and Other Tort Litigation

• Involved in representing Irving H. Picard, Securities Investor Protection Act (SIPA) Trustee for the liquidation of Bernard L. Madoff Investment Securities, LLC, in connection with BakerHostetler's role as court-appointed counsel.
• Lead counsel in the defense of a client sued for wrongful death. After taking multiple depositions and obtaining an award of attorneys' fees as sanctions against the plaintiff for discovery violations, the case proceeded to court ordered arbitration. As lead counsel at arbitration, conducted direct and cross examinations of three parties and witnesses, presented other evidence, and made opening and closing arguments. Arbitrator entered award in favor of the client finding no liability. 
• Represents a publicly traded company and commercial property owner in various construction and lease disputes. Experience includes obtaining dismissal of a plaintiff's claims with prejudice in a suit attempting to rescind a lease and obtaining summary judgment against a plaintiff in a suit concerning the build-out of premises and an alleged breach of lease. 
• Lead counsel in defense of a store owner sued for breach of contract that resulted in a favorable settlement for a nominal, undisputed amount.
• Represents one of the world's largest energy companies in various actions. Drafted motion to dismiss resulting in dismissal with prejudice of a gross negligence claim asserted in a plaintiff’s initial complaint.  
• Defends publicly traded company against negligence and products liability actions concerning allegedly defective equipment.  
• Substituted in as lead counsel in the defense of individuals who were sued for securities fraud and other claims more than five years earlier. Obtained dismissal without prejudice of the plaintiff’s claims shortly thereafter and then quickly obtained a favorable settlement for a fraction of the plaintiff's alleged damages.
• Defended an individual sued in federal court for alleged violations of the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act and Computer Crimes Act. Successfully opposed a request for preliminary injunction and drafted a motion to dismiss the claims. The case was resolved after voluntary dismissal of all claims with prejudice.

Class Action Litigation

• Defended a major hospitality company in a putative class action filed in federal court for alleged violations of the Telephone Consumer Protection Act. Did significant research and drafting on key matters, including drafting a motion to dismiss the complaint. The case was resolved without class certification after the plaintiff dismissed his claims.
• Defended a hotel and resort company in a class action filed in federal court for alleged contractual violations. Drafted a memorandum in opposition to class certification and provided key research on the Class Action Fairness Act and other matters. The case was resolved without class certification after the plaintiff dismissed his claims. 
• Defended a property owner in a putative class action filed in federal court for alleged violations of Title III of the Americans with Disabilities Act. Provided key research and drafting in support of arguments to dismiss the complaint and strike class allegations. The case was resolved without class certification after the plaintiff dismissed his claims. 

Memberships

• Federal Bar Association
• Orange County Bar Association

Community

• Central Florida Young Professionals Advisory Council 

Pro Bono

• Successfully defended a nonprofit organization in a breach of contract dispute.