About

Provided by Fox Rothschild

At Fox Rothschild, our litigation philosophy is a simple one: We take on our client's problems as our own and tackle them as if our own business and reputation depended on success. 

Because they do.

Fox combines the focus, drive and experience of a boutique litigation firm with the resources of one of the nation’s largest law firms. Our litigators are seasoned trial lawyers who know how to win in court. With more than 400 litigators coast to coast, we have the bench strength and flexibility to quickly mount an agile and aggressive response whenever a problem arises.

Our multidisciplinary approach is backed by a full-service firm with attorneys working in 70 diverse practice areas. Our trial lawyers have experience that runs the gamut. 

  • Antitrust
  • Appellate
  • Bankruptcy
  • Class Actions
  • Construction
  • Directors' & Officers' Liability
  • Eminent Domain/Condemnation
  • Environmental
  • Fiduciary Litigation
  • Health Care
  • Intellectual Property
  • International Arbitration
  • Labor & Employment
  • Media & Defamation
  • Pharma & Biotech
  • Product Liability
  • Real Estate Litigation
  • Tax Litigation
  • Trade Secrets & Restrictive Covenants
  • White Collar Criminal Defense & Government Investigations

Chambers Review

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Litigation: General Commercial - North Carolina

3
Band 3

What the Team is Known For

Fox Rothschild has a distinguished regional presence with recognized prowess in representing clients in the North Carolina Business Court, as well as serving the interests of healthcare, sporting and financial services businesses. The firm offers additional services through a thriving appellate practice, with experience in both state and federal courts. Its areas of strength include antitrust litigation, IP disputes and contractual disputes.

Work Highlights

  • Fox Rothschild represented RXO Capacity Solutions in state and federal court litigation brought by a former customer who alleged RXO’s conduct, as freight broker, supposedly caused it to lose a lucrative contract during the pandemic.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Elizabeth Brooks Scherer
1
Elizabeth Brooks Scherer
1
Band 1

Elizabeth Brooks Scherer is an experienced appellate litigator regularly sought after to advocate before both state and federal courts.

She is a well-informed, good appellate lawyer.

Matthew Nis Leerberg
1
Matthew Nis Leerberg
1
Band 1
Cochair of the appellate practice group, Matthew Nis Leerberg is well respected for his ability to assist clients in both federal and state appeals. His clients include organizations in the healthcare and financial services sectors, among others.

He's an appellate specialist, and a good litigator. He knows what he's doing.

Matt is best in class in every respect.

He's very smart, strategic and listens well. He's an exceptional appellate advocate.

Patrick Kane
4
Patrick Kane
4
Band 4
Patrick Kane is called upon for his experience in litigation spanning enforcement actions, civil rights and tortious business claims.

He's very passionate and has good knowledge of the courts and judges. He immersed himself in the case and built a great relationship with us. He's also great on strategy.

Patrick is an excellent lawyer.

Patrick is knowledgeable, responsive and personable, and this trifecta isn't always possible. We appreciated his effective representation.

Ranked Lawyers at
Fox Rothschild

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North Carolina

Litigation: Appellate

Elizabeth Brooks Scherer
1
Elizabeth Brooks Scherer
1
Band 1
Matthew Nis Leerberg
1
Matthew Nis Leerberg
1
Band 1
Litigation: General Commercial

Patrick Kane
4
Patrick Kane
4
Band 4