Gregg H. Kanter Law Office LLC
Gregg Kanter is a commercial litigator practicing in Philadelphia and New York City.
Mr. Kanter has litigated and tried a wide variety of matters, ranging from contract actions, commercial torts, intellectual property, employment law, and creditor's rights. His higher profile cases include class actions concerning Holocaust-era insurance policies, the World Trade Center net lessees' property damage claim arising from 9/11, and Madoff "clawback" claims against European banks.
Mr. Kanter has been a leader of the bar, a Faculty Member and Program Chair of CLE programs on federal court practice, and has authored numerous articles and bar association reports.
Before starting his own firm in 2012, Mr. Kanter worked in Philadelphia for Sprague & Sprague and in New York for Flemming Zulack Williamson Zauderer and Cahill Gordon & Reindel.
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greggkanter@yahoo.com
(917) 494-5317
2222 Pine Street
Philadelphia, PA 19103
Representative Cases
Defended French bank against wrongful conversion claim about Hungarian Baroness's gold held in London during WWII. Obtained dismissal by showing gold was either confiscated by the United Kingdom under its Trading with the Enemy Act legislation or obtained by plaintiff's heirs in the 1950's.
Defended architect against $200 million professional liability claim arising from collapse of WTC 7. Successful on motion for failure to state claim.
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Defended French bank against wrongful conversion claim about Hungarian Baroness's gold held in London during WWII. Obtained dismissal by showing gold was either confiscated by the United Kingdom under its Trading with the Enemy Act legislation or obtained by plaintiff's heirs in the 1950's.
Defended architect against $200 million professional liability claim arising from collapse of WTC 7. Successful on motion for failure to state claim.
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Defended Swiss bank against $15.5 million claim by Liechtenstein account holders for the alleged failure to prevent wrongful conduct by the account holders' New York representative. Successful on motion to dismiss for lack of personal jurisdiction.
Represented satellite television distributor in $365 million dispute with program provider over HD rights in license agreements.
Defended French bank against $200 million claim that it conspired with French company to breach fiduciary duties owed to American minority shareholder. Successful on forum non conveniens motion.
Represented satellite television distributor in $365 million dispute with program provider over HD rights in license agreements.
Defended French bank against $200 million claim that it conspired with French company to breach fiduciary duties owed to American minority shareholder. Successful on forum non conveniens motion.
Represented Dutch flower bulb grower in action against Pennsylvania bulb distributor. Obtained judgment recognizing Dutch Judgment, with favorable resolution of issues of first impression.
Represented Chinese national in action against U.S. defendants arising from EB-5 investment. Obtained judgment for full amount of investment.
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Trial Experience
Lead counsel in three-day jury trial of contract action in the Southern District of New York. Obtained jury verdict exceeding client's demand and $2 million judgment.
Lead counsel in trial of non-discharge action in the Bankruptcy Court of the Southern District of New York. Obtained judgment for creditor excepting $2.1 million judgment debt from discharge.
Lead counsel in five-day jury trial defending copyright infringement action in the Southern District of New York.
Lead counsel in three-day trial defending restaurant owner in wage and hour action by delivery workers in the Southern District of New York.
Co-counsel in eight-day trial of contract action in New York Supreme Court. Obtained judgment for full amount of general contractor's counterclaim.
Co-counsel in two-day arbitration to enforce employment agreement for former CFO. Obtained recovery in excess of $2 million, including 25% statutory penalty and attorneys' fees under Pa. law.
Second chaired four-day jury trial of employment law action in the Eastern District of Pennsylvania.
Lead counsel in three-day jury trial of contract action in the Southern District of New York. Obtained jury verdict exceeding client's demand and $2 million judgment.
Lead counsel in trial of non-discharge action in the Bankruptcy Court of the Southern District of New York. Obtained judgment for creditor excepting $2.1 million judgment debt from discharge.
Lead counsel in five-day jury trial defending copyright infringement action in the Southern District of New York.
Lead counsel in three-day trial defending restaurant owner in wage and hour action by delivery workers in the Southern District of New York.
Co-counsel in eight-day trial of contract action in New York Supreme Court. Obtained judgment for full amount of general contractor's counterclaim.
Co-counsel in two-day arbitration to enforce employment agreement for former CFO. Obtained recovery in excess of $2 million, including 25% statutory penalty and attorneys' fees under Pa. law.
Second chaired four-day jury trial of employment law action in the Eastern District of Pennsylvania.
Clerkship
Law Clerk for the Hon. Henry A. Politz, United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit, 1990-91.
Education
University of Pennsylvania Law School
J.D., cum laude, 1990
Editor, University of Pennsylvania Law Review
George Schectman Contract Prize (Distinguished)
Class Agent, 2000-present
Law Clerk for the Hon. Henry A. Politz, United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit, 1990-91.
Education
University of Pennsylvania Law School
J.D., cum laude, 1990
Editor, University of Pennsylvania Law Review
George Schectman Contract Prize (Distinguished)
Class Agent, 2000-present
Co-Chair, 25th Year Reunion Committee
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University of Pennsylvania
B.A. in Philosophy, 1985
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B.A. in Philosophy, 1985
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Professional Activities
Judicial Improvements Committee Advisory Group, United States District Court for the Southern District of New York (Member 2011-14). Participated in developing Pilot Project Regarding Case Management Techniques for Complex Civil Cases in the Southern District of New York, adopted November 1, 2011.
13th Annual Sedona Conference on Complex Litigation: The Future of Civil Litigation 2 (Participant 2011).
Federal Courts Committee of the New York County Lawyers' Association (Chair 2009-2012; Vice-Chair 2008-09; Secretary 2002-09; Chair of Luncheon Honoring the Federal Courts in New York City 2006; Chair of ECF Subcommittee 2005-09; Member 1999-present).
Ethics Reform Task Force of the New York County Lawyers' Association (Member 2005-07).
House of Delegates of the New York State Bar Association (Member 2009-11; Alternate, 2008-09).
Special Committee on Age Discrimination in the Profession of the New York State Bar Association (Counsel 2006-08).
Federal Courts Committee, Philadelphia Bar Association (Chair of Subcommittee on Proposed Rules Amendments 2013-14; Member 2012-15)
Brandeis Law Society (Member 2011-present)
Judicial Improvements Committee Advisory Group, United States District Court for the Southern District of New York (Member 2011-14). Participated in developing Pilot Project Regarding Case Management Techniques for Complex Civil Cases in the Southern District of New York, adopted November 1, 2011.
13th Annual Sedona Conference on Complex Litigation: The Future of Civil Litigation 2 (Participant 2011).
Federal Courts Committee of the New York County Lawyers' Association (Chair 2009-2012; Vice-Chair 2008-09; Secretary 2002-09; Chair of Luncheon Honoring the Federal Courts in New York City 2006; Chair of ECF Subcommittee 2005-09; Member 1999-present).
Ethics Reform Task Force of the New York County Lawyers' Association (Member 2005-07).
House of Delegates of the New York State Bar Association (Member 2009-11; Alternate, 2008-09).
Special Committee on Age Discrimination in the Profession of the New York State Bar Association (Counsel 2006-08).
Federal Courts Committee, Philadelphia Bar Association (Chair of Subcommittee on Proposed Rules Amendments 2013-14; Member 2012-15)
Brandeis Law Society (Member 2011-present)
Community Activities
Temple Beth Zion-Beth Israel (President 2017-19)
Bar Admissions
Pennsylvania, New York
2d Cir., 3rd Cir., E.D. Pa., M.D. Pa., S.D.N.Y., E.D.N.Y.
Bar Admissions
Pennsylvania, New York
2d Cir., 3rd Cir., E.D. Pa., M.D. Pa., S.D.N.Y., E.D.N.Y.