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Anthony J. Carucci

Partner
Biography

Tony Carucci has a multi-faceted general and complex commercial litigation practice concentrated in the areas of general business matters, class actions, and business litigation. Tony has significant experience representing clients in matters involving real estate, breach-of-contract, consumer class actions, trade secrets, business competition torts, corporate governance issues, construction, franchise, and partnership disputes. He also has experience with fraud and fraudulent transfer litigation, judgment collection against domestic individuals and companies, and advising U.S. and foreign-based gaming companies in complying with U.S. gaming laws and regulations. Tony represents clients in a range of industries, including real estate developers and investors, apparel manufacturers, large financial institutions, herbal and nutraceutical manufacturers and retailers, landlords, tenants, general contractors, and subcontractors, among others.

Tony has extensive experience in all aspects of client management and litigation. He brings this knowledge, an old-school work ethic and attention to detail to every stage of litigation, where he cuts through complex legal issues and develops creative and effective solutions for his clients. These clients range from Fortune 100 companies and national banks to small business entrepreneurs and investors.

Tony also serves as a business advisor and counselor to his clients, developing efficient, effective, and practical solutions to the complex and intricate problems they encounter in today’s ever-changing business and legal landscape. In doing so, he strives to develop strategies with the goal of avoiding or minimizing the chances of litigation.

Tony is a member of the firm’s class action litigation, commercial litigation, real estate litigation, financial services litigation, gaming, and Native American affairs practice groups.

Credentials

Bar Admissions

  • California


Court Admissions

  • Supreme Court of California
  • United States Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit
  • United States District Court, All Districts of California


Education

  • Notre Dame Law School (J.D., cum laude)
    • Recipient of the Dean Konop Legal Aid Award
    • Executive Note Editor, Journal of Legislation
    • Dean’s Awards
      • Legal Research and Writing II – Moot Court
      • Intensive Trial Advocacy
    • Excellence in Oral Advocacy Award
  • Tufts University (B.A., International Relations and Philosophy, magna cum laude)
    • Men’s Tennis, Varsity
Experience

Awards & Recognition

  • The Best Lawyers in America®, Ones to Watch, Commercial Litigation (2021-2025)
  • Wiley W. Manuel Certificate for Pro Bono Legal Service, State Bar of California (2015)

Representative Experience

  • Defended companies in the food & beverage, restaurant/catering, skincare, and nutraceuticals industries in Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Unruh Civil Rights Act litigation based upon allegedly inaccessible Websites
  • Defended minority member and manager of limited liability company against breach-of-contract, breach of fiduciary duty, and fraud claims
  • Prosecuted matter on behalf of investors related to claims involving complex and sophisticated fraudulent investment scheme
  • Prosecuted claims on behalf of seller of real property related to complex revenue-sharing and fraud issues
  • Defended apparel manufacturer in multi- and single-state class actions alleging violation of consumer protection statutes
  • Represented manufacturer of water well casing and screen in unsecured creditor actions
  • Represented manufacturer of window washing maintenance systems against breach-of-contract, negligence, indemnity, breach-of-warranty, and negligent misrepresentation claims
  • Represented environmental services provider responding to third party document and deposition subpoenas in connection with complex environmental litigation
  • Represented homeowners in complex disputes with homeowners’ associations related to governing documents and rules

Previous Professional Experience

  • Notre Dame Economic Justice Project, Legal Intern
  • Snell & Wilmer, Summer Associate
  • Notre Dame Law School, Research Assistant to Professor Jay Tidmarsh

Professional Memberships and Activities

  • Notre Dame Club of Orange County (2018-Present)
    • Orange County Notre Dame Lawyers Group (2015-Present)
  • American Bar Association (2014-Present)
  • Orange County Bar Association (2014-Present)
  • ProVisors, Orange County (2020-2023)

Community Involvement

  • Constitutional Rights Foundation – Orange County
    • Mock Trial Committee
      • Co-Chair (2024-Present)
      • Member (2017-2023)
    • Board of Directors, Member (2021-Present)
    • Associate Board of Directors, Board Chair (2018-2020)
  • Tufts University Admissions Network, Interviewer (2016-Present)
  • Emerging Leaders United Board Member, Orange County United Way (2016-2020)

Representative Presentations and Publications