Mr. Lyne is the co-head of the Firm's litigation practice. He practiced at the Firm between 1987 and 2005, before leaving to become General Counsel at GSI Group, a NASDAQ traded company with a highly diversified portfolio of laser, precision positioning, specialty optics and laser-based system products. Mr. Lyne rejoined the firm in 2011, where he manages the Litigation Practice. He has tried numerous cases throughout the country in both state and federal courts. His practice includes commercial business disputes involving mergers and acquisitions, breaches of financial representations and warranties, professional malpractice, and general contract litigation. He also handles intellectual property disputes, including technology development, licensing, and patent royalty and software copyright disputes. While in-house at GSI Group, Mr. Lyne led major project initiatives, including IP portfolio management, business acquisitions and divestitures, foreign joint venturing, export control, FCPA compliance and government contracting. Mr. Lyne was also the Corporate Secretary for the Company.