Brett represents clients in a variety of civil matters in federal and state courts nationwide, as well as arbitration proceedings, including complex commercial and contractual disputes, actions against professional-services firms and bankruptcy litigation. A significant portion of Brett’s practice involves defending major law firms and individual attorneys against legal malpractice, breach of duty, aiding and abetting, and similar claims.

Brett has extensive experience litigating in the Commercial Division of the New York Supreme Court and in Delaware Chancery Court. He also regularly advises clients on litigation risks in the context of business decision-making, potential transactions and otherwise before an action is commenced, with the goal of helping clients avoid unnecessary litigation or prepare in advance of inevitable litigation.