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Sundeep (“Sunny”) K. Mullick

Associate Attorney | The Barthet Firm

About Sundeep (“Sunny”) K. Mullick

Sunny focuses his practice on general and complex construction litigation, commercial litigation, insurance defense and related bankruptcy issues. For over 25 years, Sunny has litigated numerous construction industry actions, construction defect litigation, multi-million-dollar lien foreclosures and bond claims, contractual disputes, real estate related actions, insurance defense actions, coverage disputes and reinsurance actions. He has litigated numerous cases to verdict and has obtained settlements favorable to his clients on countless occasions. He has defended hundreds of contractors in insurance defense actions. Sunny’s bankruptcy experience includes representing companies, individuals, trustees and creditors in Chapter 7, 11 and 13 cases and adversary proceedings. He also has extensive experience litigating multi-million-dollar receivership actions.

Besides providing a wealth of litigation experience and knowledge to our clients, Sunny offers sound bankruptcy advice to our construction clients and pursues their creditors’ rights in bankruptcy court. He also offers our clients practical and extensive experience to prevent and defend FLSA claims by employees.

Sunny frequently practices in both state and federal courts at the trial and appellate levels and has significant arbitration experience. He has represented corporations, financial institutions, insurance companies, individuals, investors and foreign governments. He takes great pride in providing excellent personal service to his clients in various industries.

Originally from New York, Sunny received his undergraduate degree from Tufts University, and his J.D. degree from the Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law. He practiced law in New York and New Jersey for several years before moving to Florida in 2004. He has worked at prominent law firms in New York and Florida. He is fluent in Hindi and conversational in French.

Background

Admissions

  • Florida
  • U.S. District Courts for the Southern District of Florida
  • U.S. District Courts for the Northern District of Florida
  • U.S. District Courts for the Middle District of Florida
  • U.S. Supreme Court

Recognition, Awards & Certifications

Sunny has been selected as a Super Lawyer for Construction Litigation, listed in South Florida’s Legal Leaders and has been recognized for many years as an AV® Preeminent lawyer by Martindale Hubbell for litigation, commercial law and bankruptcy. The Martindale-Hubbell AV® Preeminent Peer Review Rating is the highest possible distinction, indicating an attorney possesses preeminent legal ability and the highest ethical standards. It is achieved by fewer than 5% of all attorneys and is based upon confidential evaluations by peers and the judiciary.

Representative Experience

Representative Disputes

  • Successfully defended numerous contractors in construction defect litigation and third-party insurance defense actions;
  • Successfully defended and obtained affirmances by the Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals;
  • Obtained a favorable settlement in litigation against one of the world's largest telecom conglomerates;
  • Represented Assignee in $20 Million Assignment for Benefit of Creditors (ABC) case from inception to resolution;
  • Represented Receiver of over $100 Million in real estate fraud case;
  • Successfully litigated 99-year condominium recreational lease case to avoid rejection in bankruptcy court;
  • Represented several employers in FLSA cases and obtained summary judgments or favorable settlements for clients.