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Brian J.
Masternak

  • Partner
bmasternak@wnj.com
Grand Rapids
T 616.752.2205
F 616.752.2500

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I grew up playing sports and thrive in competitive environments. I believe in sportsmanship and fighting fair – I always try not to make problems bigger or worse than they need to be. A client recently told me, “Brian, you may be the least lawyerly lawyer I know.” He meant that as a huge compliment. But I will always rise to the challenge when litigating on behalf of a client. 

Brian Masternak is a seasoned civil litigator who focuses dually in both securities and products/competition cases. In his burgeoning securities practice, he represents broker-dealers, investment advisors and associated persons in customer arbitration and litigation proceedings, actions alleging regulatory violations and various other enforcement actions brought by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) or financial self-regulatory organizations (SROs).

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  • Attained dismissal of corporate officer named in securities and antitrust class action. Chamberlain v. Reddy Ice Holdings, Inc., 757 F. Supp. 683 (E.D. Mich. 2010).
  • Successfully defeated class certification and dismissal of action of case alleging RESPA and related regulations, with result affirmed on appeal. Egerer v. Woodland Realty, Inc., 2007 SL 3467263 (W.D. Mich. Nov. 13, 2007); 556 F. 3d 415 (6th Cir. 2009).
  • Successfully represented individual involved in Department of Justice investigation concerning price fixing in the automotive supply industry.
  • Represent mineral rights owners in federal litigation involving alleged price fixing by major natural gas and oil exploration companies.
  • Obtained multim
  • Attained dismissal of corporate officer named in securities and antitrust class action. Chamberlain v. Reddy Ice Holdings, Inc., 757 F. Supp. 683 (E.D. Mich. 2010).
  • Successfully defeated class certification and dismissal of action of case alleging RESPA and related regulations, with result affirmed on appeal. Egerer v. Woodland Realty, Inc., 2007 SL 3467263 (W.D. Mich. Nov. 13, 2007); 556 F. 3d 415 (6th Cir. 2009).
  • Successfully represented individual involved in Department of Justice investigation concerning price fixing in the automotive supply industry.
  • Represent mineral rights owners in federal litigation involving alleged price fixing by major natural gas and oil exploration companies.
  • Obtained multimillion-dollar settlement for client in matter involving allegations of monopolization in the market for dialysis services.
  • Successfully represented franchisors in cases involving alleged encroachment, unjust termination and other issues.
  • Obtained dismissal of claims involving claims of price discrimination and illegal advertising allowances under the Robinson-Patman Act.
  • Regularly counsels clients on a variety of antitrust issues, including pricing and advertising restrictions, interactions with customers and competitors and exercise of market power.
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        Brian J.
        Masternak

        • Partner
        bmasternak@wnj.com
        Grand Rapids
        T 616.752.2205
        F 616.752.2500

        My admin

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        I grew up playing sports and thrive in competitive environments. I believe in sportsmanship and fighting fair – I always try not to make problems bigger or worse than they need to be. A client recently told me, “Brian, you may be the least lawyerly lawyer I know.” He meant that as a huge compliment. But I will always rise to the challenge when litigating on behalf of a client. 

        Brian Masternak is a seasoned civil litigator who focuses dually in both securities and products/competition cases. In his burgeoning securities practice, he represents broker-dealers, investment advisors and associated persons in customer arbitration and litigation proceedings, actions alleging regulatory violations and various other enforcement actions brought by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) or financial self-regulatory organizations (SROs).

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