Overview
Antonios (Tony) G. Koulotouros focuses his practice on complex commercial and securities litigation. He also represents clients in white-collar criminal and regulatory matters, including investigations conducted by the Securities and Exchange Commission and Department of Justice. Additionally, he advises leading accounting firms and accountants in all types of civil litigations and arbitrations.
In addition to his securities litigation, white-collar and accounting practices, Tony also maintains an active pro bono practice. While in law school, Tony served as a Law Fellow and as a final editor of The Tax Lawyer.
Results
- Obtained dismissal of Securities Act and Exchange Act claims filed in federal court against a global pest control company and its former executives, with the victory affirmed by the United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit
- Successfully represented an issuer in connection with a government investigation into the issuer’s handling of damage claims and litigation reserves
- Successfully represented an electric vehicle company in connection with certain defamatory statements published on two social media petition platforms
- Obtained favorable settlement on behalf of a leading accounting firm in connection with an arbitration involving professional negligence and breach of contract claims
- Obtained favorable settlements on behalf of a prominent venture capital firm in state court proceedings related to the firm’s investment in a portfolio company
- Represented several investment managers, funds and officers in connection with regulatory investigations into trading activities*
- Represented a prominent venture capital firm in a bankruptcy adversary proceeding related to the firm’s investment in a portfolio company*
- Obtained summary judgment on behalf of a publishing company, dismissing counterclaims for fraudulent inducement and permanently enjoining efforts to terminate the company’s lease*
*Matter handled prior to joining McDermott
Credentials
Education
Georgetown University Law Center, JD, 2016
New York University, BA, magna cum laude, 2011
– Recipient of Founders Day Award
Admissions
New York
Courts/Agencies
US District Court for the Southern District of New York
US District Court for the Eastern District of New York
Languages
English
Greek
