Daniel P. Moylan

Representative Matters

• Representing a national healthcare financing lender in breach of contract and quasi-contract claims against a multinational financial institution. The case involved complex issues arising out of a real estate loan made to finance an acquisition, the subsequent securitization of that loan, the sale of commercial mortgage-backed securities, and the refinancing of the real estate loan. The client obtained a judgment following a two-week jury trial, which was modified by the trial court and on appeal
• Representing a national healthcare financing lender during a two-week bench trial in Delaware’s Court of Chancery. The case involved complex issues arising out of the purchase of a national healthcare entity, the financing and refinancing of the purchase, and the relationships between the various entities involved in the transaction
• Representing real estate investment trusts (REITs) in mergers and acquisitions-related litigation, and litigation concerning large asset acquisitions
• Represented a shareholder with potential claims against a corporation, and with respect to a Delaware books and records action; obtained the records sought without having to prosecute the claim to resolution
• Represented a company prosecuting claims against former officers, in civil and criminal restitution proceedings, for damage done to the company when the former officers willfully breached government regulations and defrauded government entities
• Investigating whether a national healthcare company should pursue claims against members of the board of directors and certain former officers, arising out of claims that the company violated applicable healthcare regulations
• Represented a mutual fund board of directors that investigated the conduct of the company’s advisor (see Scalisi v. Grills, et al., Eastern District of New York); obtained a favorable court ruling following the investigation
• Representing a multinational oil company that investigated whether the company followed U.S. and international law concerning its dealings with a nation under UN sanctions, and whether certain of its directors and officers fulfilled their duties to the company
• Defending a clothing manufacturer against 10(b) claims (Massachusetts Laborers Annuity Fund v. Joseph A. Bank, Inc., et al., District of Maryland)
• Defending a healthcare company against an injunction proceeding brought by a former owner and employee, following a full evidentiary hearing
• Prosecuted legatees’ claims against a personal representative, following a three-day trial
• Prosecuted private wealth claims related to real property, with respect to resolving government interest in the development of the property and prevailing on civil claims against a third party interfering with the property, following a multi-day jury trial

Education

• J.D. cum laude University of Maryland School of Law 1995
• B.A. University of Richmond 1992

Bar Admissions

• Maryland

Court Admissions

• Federal District Court for The District of Maryland
• U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia

Clerk Experience

• Honorable Arrie W. Davis Maryland Court of Special Appeals 1995 - 1996

Professional Memberships and Activities

• Past president and former legislative chair, Maryland Defense Counsel, Inc. – While serving as legislative chair, organized and coordinated opposition to legislation that would eliminate the Economic Damages Cap in Maryland and shift Maryland law from contributory negligence to comparative negligence

• The Best Lawyers in America, Commercial Litigation and Legal Malpractice Law, 2013
• Super Lawyers, Rising Star, Maryland, 2009 – 2010

Pro Bono

• Served on the Pro Bono Committee of the Community Law Center