Ilana Zelener

• Successfully represented national bank in connection with a negligence and equitable indemnity dispute and obtained motion for judgment on the pleadings in favor of bank. In connection with cross-complaint in same action, obtained dismissal in favor of bank.
• Secured complete dismissal of contentious, high-profile civil rights class action in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Indiana on behalf of a sports association.
• Secured dismissal of breach of contract claims against pet food manufacturer by preparing and arguing a winning motion to dismiss.
• Obtained motion for summary judgment in favor of rental car client in an action involving violations of unfair business practices under Business and Professions Code § 17200 and California Consumers Legal Remedies Act (CLRA) under California Civil Code § 1750.
• As lead counsel, successfully obtained numerous dismissals of negligence lawsuits brought against a consumer reporting agency in connection with a large data breach.
• Obtained summary judgment for non-profit in two actions based on alleged misuse of donations and fraudulent misrepresentations related thereto (affirmed on appeal; Supreme Court review denied).
• Obtained dismissal at the pleading stage in a state action alleging intentional and negligent misrepresentation, concealment, unfair business practices under Business and Professions Code § 17200 and false advertising under Business and Professions Code § 17500 causes of action.
• Obtained dismissal of national car rental company at the pleading stage in a state action alleging causes of action for negligence, violations of the Unruh Civil Rights Act, violations of the Bane Act, and other torts.
• Secured dismissal for national telecommunications carrier in a case involving breach of contract, conversion, and unjust enrichment.
• Obtained summary judgment for non-profit in two actions based on alleged misuse of donations and fraudulent misrepresentations related thereto (affirmed on appeal; Supreme Court review denied).
• Successfully represented individual in a lawsuit involving contract and fraud claims related to a promissory note.
• Successfully represented an individual in a corporate dissolution dispute.
• Successfully represented an individual in a dispute regarding the control and sale of a business.
• Successfully represented a general contractor in a trial involving a construction project and foreclosure of a mechanic’s lien.
• Successfully represented national rental car company in defense of various tort claims, including negligence and negligent entrustment.
• Obtained dismissal in favor of rental car client in multiple negligent entrustment cases.
• Obtained summary adjudication for owner in an action involving preliminary notice and mechanic’s lien issues.
• Effectively represented multiple companies in business-to-business breach of contract and tort disputes.
• Negotiated and obtained numerous favorable settlements in actions involving allegations of negligence, violations of the UCL, and the Consumer Credit Reporting Agencies Act (CCRA) on behalf of one of the “Big-3” consumer reporting agencies.
• Successfully negotiated a public housing dispute for individual pro bono client.
• Successfully negotiated an insurance demand and repayment claim in favor of individual pro bono client.
• Secured pro bono asylum victory from the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services for a minor who fled horrific physical and emotional abuse and sexual assault in her home country of Honduras.

Dallas Association of Young Lawyers