biography

Maura is a Delaware licensed attorney and experienced litigator who handles a wide range of commercial litigation matters, including contractual and business disputes, legal malpractice, corporate governance, and directors’ and officers’ liability matters. In addition, she has experience managing complex bankruptcy litigation, representing bankruptcy trustees, and prosecuting and defending against adversary claims. Maura also counsels public utilities on regulatory and litigation matters, and has appeared before the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission to secure base rate increases, change of control approvals, and certificates of public convenience. Maura also represents title insurance companies and flood insurance companies in state court, and has extensive experience representing white collar defendants in state and federal investigations.

 

  • Representative Transactions
    • Won $420 million judgment against FDIC, affirmed by the Third Circuit Court of Appeals
    • Secured $373 million settlement against the United States in tax litigation before the Court of Federal Claims
    • Fast-tracked Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission regulatory approval of the change of control of a steam utility that included $770 million in associated financing
    • Secured rate relief totaling an annualized amount of $3.3 Million for steam utility
    • Successfully defended global pharmaceutical company against claims for contractual indemnification arising from underlying Lanham Act litigation
    • Successfully defended drug manufacturer in statewide coordinated opioid litigation
    • Successfully defended a global pharmaceutical company against claim for breach of a license and supply agreement by generic pharmaceutical manufacturer

 

 

WilmingtonPhiladelphia

Credentials

Admissions

Delaware

Pennsylvania

New Jersey

Education

Villanova University School of Law, J.D. 2009

George Washington University, B.A. 2001

Prior Law Firm Experience

Fox Rothschild LLP

Practice Areas