Overview
Ian Pinta, a partner at the firm, is a seasoned trial and appellate litigator with a proven track record of success in complex business and general litigation matters. He has represented companies and individuals in high-stakes disputes before federal and state courts, guiding cases from inception through trial and appeal.
Drawing on his background in mathematics and business, Mr. Pinta brings precision, strategy, and analytical rigor to every stage of litigation. He is deeply committed to advancing his clients’ interests in the courtroom, whether through persuasive motion practice, effective negotiation, or trial advocacy.
Mr. Pinta’s litigation practice spans contract disputes, shareholder and partnership conflicts, breaches of fiduciary duty, consumer protection claims, and class actions. His clients include a large New England auto dealership, an international software company, a national bank, an international energy company, and real estate developers and restaurateurs.
Representative litigation results include:
- Secured a $551,000 jury verdict on behalf of a company against its former CEO and CFO after a four-day trial, convincing the jury that the defendant breached his fiduciary duty by diverting company funds for personal tax payments.
- Secured arbitration verdict in favor of defendant trustee of family trusts who allegedly breached his fiduciary duties.
- Obtained summary judgment in Massachusetts Superior Court for an auto dealership, defeating a consumer protection complaint tied to a dispute over vehicle repairs and replacement negotiations.
- Persuaded a U.S. District Court judge in a case of first impression to retain jurisdiction over a contractual dispute involving harbor dredging, successfully framing the matter as an admiralty claim within federal jurisdiction.
Mr. Pinta’s courtroom skills, combined with his business-focused perspective, make him a formidable advocate for clients facing complex, high-value disputes.