The litigation department at Starr Associates has successfully resolved a dispute between a commercial landlord and our clients, a tenant that allegedly owed rental arrears, and the personal guarantor under the lease. The matter was referred to our office with a summary judgment motion pending and the clients’ opposition deadline already expired. Starr defeated summary judgment and succeeded in amending the pleadings to add counterclaims against the landlord who claimed that the commercial lease tenants owed years of rent plus attorney fees and other relief. After effective motion practice, Starr obtained a highly beneficial settlement on behalf of our clients. It is safe to say that this is not the result plaintiff anticipated when filing suit.