REPRESENTATIVE EXPERIENCE
Melissa J. Tea
Representation of a global financial technology company against a business tort claim arising in
connection with a Independent Verification and Validation contract
Representation of a global aluminum manufacturing company in connection with contract and supply
chain disputes arising out of a Membership Interest Purchase Agreement
Representation of an international aerospace company in disputes arising under Aircraft
Modification Agreements and Aircraft Conversion Agreements
Representation of a global aluminum manufacturing company in connection with disputes arising
under a Transition Support Services agreement
Representation of an alumina refinery in connection with a demolition contract dispute,
including TRO and preliminary injunction hearing
Advising an international logistics company in connection with supply chain disputes arising out
of COVID-19 related transportation delays
Advising a global aluminum manufacturing company in connection with commercial supply chain
disputes
Advising an aerospace braking system manufacturer in breach of contract and warranty claims
arising under long-term global supply agreements
Serves as national coordinating counsel for an integrated steel producer's toxic tort
liabilities
Serves as national coordinating counsel for a global paint, coatings, and specialty materials
manufacturer’s toxic tort liabilities
Representation of an international rail and transportation services company in the defense of a
federal court MDL putative antitrust class action involving the consolidation of 24 class
actions alleging unlawful restraint of competition in the railroad services labor market
Obtained nine-figure trial judgment for global manufacturer of commercial and consumer products
in insurance coverage litigation relating to its asbestos bodily injury claims arising from
friction materials
Representation of a major aluminum manufacturer in catastrophic workplace personal injury
actions in trial and appellate court proceedings