Saleem Mawji

Saleem Mawji Joins the Fellowship of the Construction Lawyers Society of America

Five Norris McLaughlin Attorneys Named Among Pennsylvania Rising Stars

Saleem Mawji Launches Shareholder Disputes Blog in Pennsylvania

Five Norris McLaughlin, P.A. Attorneys Named Among Pennsylvania Rising Stars

Norris McLaughlin, P.A. Names New Members

Six Norris McLaughlin, P.A. Attorneys Named Among Pennsylvania Rising Stars

Norris McLaughlin, P.A. Attorney Successfully Defends Client in Carbon County Trial

Saleem Mawji Elected Associate Director of the Cancer Support Community of the Greater Lehigh Valley’s Board of Directors

Tallman Hudders & Sorrentino Welcomes New Associate

Publications

• “Avoiding litigation takes preparation,” Lehigh Valley Business, October 22, 2018
• “What Shareholders of Private Pennsylvania Corporations Ought to Know,” Lehigh Valley Woman, December 2011/January 2012

• “Piercing the Corporate Veil,” Norris McLaughlin, P.A., P.A., January 14, 2015
• “Minority Shareholder Litigation,” Norris McLaughlin, P.A., PA, September 12, 2013
• “Arbitration,” Norris McLaughlin, P.A., Allentown, PA, October 31, 2012
• “Legal Ethics & Technology,” Norris McLaughlin, P.A., Allentown, PA, November 30, 2011
• “Predecessor & Successor Corporate Liability,” Tallman, Hudders & Sorrentino, Allentown, PA, November 11, 2010

• Saleem represented a manufacturer, in an action brought by a disgruntled shareholder who sought the appointment of a custodian and a liquidating receiver after the assets were sold to a newly formed corporation, whose shareholders were some, but not all, of the shareholders.  The Plaintiff alleged that the new entity and its shareholders had usurped the assets and business opportunities of the manufacturer.  However, the manufacturer had not been operating for several years and had no assets, income, or facilities at the time the action was filed.  Accordingly, Saleem argued that the appointment of a custodian and a receiver would be futile, as all available assets were already liquidated and the proceeds had been distributed to the shareholders, including the Plaintiff, leaving no role for a custodian or receiver.  Summary judgment was granted in favor of the manufacturer.
• Saleem represents Global Export Marketing, Co (“GEMCO”).  GEMCO distributes food products and related goods to approximately 50 countries around the world.  It distributes its own private-label “American Garden” brands in over 30 countries, exceeding $100M in sales.  Saleem’s representation includes reviewing and drafting distribution agreements and serving as litigation counsel.
• Saleem represented an international pharmaceutical company in a multi-year Department of Justice investigation into the company’s sales and promotional practices.  The investigation involved the review and analysis of nearly 1 million documents and conducting several witness interviews across the nation.  He was closely involved with developing legal defenses and preparing presentations to the federal government on the False Claims Act.
• He represented a senior care facility which found itself embroiled in a $250M dollar Ponzi scheme that victimized up to 2,000 investors.  He assisted in reaching a settlement agreement that resolved all claims asserted against the facility.
• Saleem represented a large medical practice whose former CEO embezzled more than 1.5M from the practice. The former executive created several shell companies and false expenses in an effort to conceal his scheme.  Saleem prepared the litigation strategy and causes of action necessary to recoup the embezzled funds.
• He has represented various interests in minority shareholder oppression lawsuits, representing minority shareholders, majority shareholders, and corporations. Specifically, he has worked with several closely held corporations in resolving fraud and breach of fiduciary duty claims, including a regional automobile service and sales business, a security services provider, a national home builder, a regional nursing care provider, and a multi-state medical practice.
• Saleem has represented a national home builder in over a dozen lawsuits.  The suits have ranged from homeowner complaints to subcontractor payment disputes.  In handling such litigation, Saleem has become well-versed in Pennsylvania’s Contractor and Subcontractor Payment Act.  Such representations have included preparing pleadings, arguing motions, working with various experts, negotiating settlements and preparing for trial.
• He successfully represented an international manufacturer in litigation involving successor and predecessor liability, resulting in no payment to the opposing party.
• He assisted a national bank, part of an international group, in collecting on unpaid notes for equipment related financing in excess of $1M.
• Saleem represented a regional medical practice in litigation against the practice’s billing provider, reaching a favorable settlement.
• He has represented commercial and residential landlords in landlord-tenant disputes.  He successfully represented a commercial landlord in evicting a large commercial restaurant, which required several court appearances, settlement agreements, and finally, an eviction.

 

Saleem Mawji was selected to the 2018 Super Lawyers list. The Super Lawyers List is issued by Thompson Reuters. A description of the selection methodology can be found here.