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Litigation: General Commercial - Texas: Dallas, Fort Worth & Surrounds

4
Band 4

What the Team is Known For

Akin fields a respected disputes team with notable proficiency in securities litigation. It acts on behalf of public companies in various industries as well as officers and directors. The attorneys are widely respected for their skillful handling of shareholder derivative lawsuits and securities class actions. The firm offers capabilities in wider commercial disputes.

Work Highlights

  • Akin continued to represent AT&T in a collection of cases across the country asserting that radiofrequency exposure from cell phones causes brain cancer, and that cell phone companies, manufacturers and service providers are liable under various state laws.

Strengths

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The Akin team is thorough and responsive. When we get an email from the firm, it will go through all the issues, iterations and possibilities so we always know where things stand.

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Akin has really good depth in its team with well-regarded trial capabilities.

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Akin has extensive knowledge of the facts of various cases and a practical, results-oriented approach that leads to successful outcomes. I totally trust the firm to execute on complex matters. The team is always very responsive, accessible and client-centric.

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Akin is very responsive and practical in protecting our interests. It is able to digest complex matters quickly and efficiently. The firm has a deep team that engages quickly with broad litigation experience.

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Akin's level of professionalism, experience and communication is very strong. It has exceptionally sophisticated lawyers and the team is talented, qualified and extremely responsive, with an understanding of the intricacies of a client's business.

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Notable Practitioners

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M. Scott Barnard
2
M. Scott Barnard
2
Band 2
Scott Barnard counsels corporate and individual clients in securities class actions, shareholder disputes and enforcement matters.

I admire Scott's tenacious attitude. I have a lot of respect for him.

Scott is an excellent communicator and caretaker of his clients.

Scott is an outstanding lawyer. He is able to handle all types of cases and does so with great skill.

Scott is great. He has a good practice and is well regarded in this space.

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Elizabeth Scott
5
Elizabeth Scott
5
Band 5

Elizabeth Scott advises on complex commercial litigation, securities disputes and consumer class actions. She also has noted experience with bankruptcy-related matters.

Elizabeth is outstanding in every sense and a pleasure to work with.

Elizabeth is fantastic. She is incredibly smart and levelheaded, which is really beneficial in the world of litigation. She handles things really well and exercises good judgment. She makes good strategic decisions and is very strong commercially.

Elizabeth is a great lawyer with a deep understanding of the law, as well as a deep appreciation for how to be practical.

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Lacy Lawrence
5
Lacy Lawrence
5
Band 5
Lacy Lawrence is a commercial trial lawyer with experience handling complex commercial, bankruptcy and energy-related disputes.

Lacy is a brilliant lawyer and a delightful person. She provides outstanding client service.

Lacy is an exceptional litigator and someone I would want on my side going into a complex matter. You can really count on her to make sure you are in the best possible position.

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Litigation: Securities
M. Scott Barnard
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M. Scott Barnard
2
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Texas: Dallas, Fort Worth & Surrounds

Litigation: General Commercial
Elizabeth Scott
5
Elizabeth Scott
5
Band 5
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Lacy Lawrence
5
Lacy Lawrence
5
Band 5
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