Jeremy Sykes

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4711 Golf Road, Ste 200, Skokie, IL 60076
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Education

  • Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law, J.D. (2017)

  • Yeshiva University, Yeshiva College, B.A. (2014)

Admissions

  • New York

  • Illinois

Court Admissions

  • US District Court, Southern District of New York

  • US District Court, Eastern District of New York

Jeremy is a trial-experienced attorney who has litigated cases in state and federal courts as well as in arbitration. He has represented clients across a range of industries, including financial services, hotel and hospitality management, real estate, construction, and transportation and logistics. His practice includes advising clients through all phases of litigation and successfully resolving disputes involving breach of contract, breach of fiduciary duty, specific performance, fraud, tortious interference, trade secrets, and defamation.

Jeremy also has significant experience in post-M&A litigation, particularly in matters involving earn-out disputes and fraud in the inducement. Known for crafting creative and efficient litigation strategies, he consistently works to secure favorable outcomes for his clients. Prior to joining Gutnicki, Jeremy practiced as a commercial litigator at Venable LLP in New York, where he was repeatedly recognized as a “Rising Star” by Super Lawyers.

Representative Matters

  • After a trial on the merits in a confidential arbitration proceeding, obtained full recovery on breach of contract and fraud claims.*

  • Defended regional bank in confidential arbitration against breach of contract claim brought by payment processor.*

  • Represented owner in construction dispute with general contractor and advised client on New York Lien Law.*

  • Represented hospitality management company in litigation against former employee involving breach of fiduciary duty, tortious interference, and trade secrets claims.*

  • Obtained Minnesota state court decision granting Trust-party full indemnification for legal fees incurred in connection with litigation against the Trust.*

  • Obtained New York Appellate Division, First Department decision affirming denial of motion for a preliminary injunction halting the sale of assets in a CMBS Trust.*

  • Advised multiple global financial services groups on general litigation matters.*

    * Representation occurred while at previous law firm