Matthew Antonelli

Matthew Antonelli
Primary Office
Experience

Ports and Maritime

  • A major port regarding Federal Maritime Commission agreement filing requirements.
  • A port regarding its rights under a dredging project agreement with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.
  • Two major car carriers in multiple private party actions in front of the Federal Maritime Commission in a case involving alleged antitrust violations.
  • A major port with respect to congestion and labor issues.
  • A port in negotiating and drafting marine terminal operator agreements with tenants.
  • A port in negotiating a ship charter for a new vessel service, and negotiating and drafting marine terminal leases and berthing agreements.
  • A cargo owner in an action against a shipping carrier to recover amounts incurred as detention and demurrage charges in the People‘s Republic of China.

Commercial Litigation

  • A manufacturer of Class II slot machines in an action brought by a competing manufacturer alleging trademark and trade dress violations under the Lanham Act, and misappropriation of trade secrets.
  • A company responsible for billing EMS services in a suit brought by county government for alleged breach of contract.
  • A government contractor in a suit against a former employee for intentional interference with a multi-million dollar contract and for violation of an employee agreement.
  • A major government contractor in a discrimination action brought by a former employee under Title VII.
  • A county government in high-profile litigation with a designer, general contractor and special inspector involved with construction of a transit center.