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Dennis C. Fleischmann

Partner

, Bryan Cave LLP
New York

Tel

1 212 541 1215

Fax

1 212 904 0507
dcfleischmann@bryancave.com
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Dennis Fleischmann practices in the areas of commercial litigation and employment law in state and federal courts and before various administrative agencies. He represents clients in all phases of litigation from initial investigations through trials and appeals. Mr. Fleischmann frequently represents financial institutions in complex banking and business litigation, including class actions involving securities claims, fraud, lender liability and RICO violations. He has considerable experience in protecting secured lenders’ rights, including actions to enforce loan agreements and the foreclosure of real estate and non-real estate collateral. As counsel for corporate trustees, he litigates actions to protect and enforce the rights of bondholders. He also defends actions brought against corporate trustees involving claims under the Trust Indenture Act, claims for breach of fiduciary and breach of contract. His litigation practice also includes the defense of actions involving real estate, business torts and restrictive business covenants. Mr. Fleischmann’s litigation practice encompasses the representation of clients in connection with civil and criminal investigations brought by various government agencies. He assists clients in the conduct of internal investigations involving sensitive business matters. As a corollary to his litigation practice, Mr. Fleischmann becomes involved in issues arising under directors and officers liability insurance as well as fidelity bonds.

Mr. Fleischmann has experience in employment litigation and represents clients defending claims of discrimination and wrongful discharge. He also represents corporate clients in actions-based claims of breach of fiduciary duty and misappropriation of confidential business information. He lectures at seminars and writes articles on various employment related issues.

Education

  • Fordham University, J.D., 1975

  • Fordham University, B.A., 1971

Admissions

  • New York, 1976
  • Connecticut, 1996
  • United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit

  • United States District Courts for the District of Connecticut and Eastern, Northern and Southern Districts of New York

Committee/Leadership Roles

  • Management Committee (Section Leader
 
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