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

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Band 2

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 the City of Greensboro in defending against a wrongful death and Fourth Amendment case.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Elizabeth Brooks Scherer
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Elizabeth Brooks Scherer
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Band 1

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

Beth Scherer has a first-rate appellate practice.

Elizabeth Scherer can quickly ascertain the primary issue and address it.

Matthew Nis Leerberg
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Matthew Nis Leerberg
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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.

Matthew Nis Leerberg is a smart, personable and extremely effective appellate advocate.

Matt is amazing, he is extremely intelligent but also possesses the rare trait of being able to explain it to the rest of us.

Matthew excels at every level.

He is extremely bright, capable and effective while also being relatable.

Matthew Nis Leerberg takes the time to understand the details of his client's litigation and is able to commit this depth of understanding to his memory. The motions, briefs, and other papers that he authors are very professionally written and of the highest quality.

Patrick Kane
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Patrick Kane
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Band 3
Patrick Kane is called upon for his experience in litigation spanning enforcement actions, civil rights and tortious business claims.

Patrick Kane is an excellent resource and adviser.

His knowledge of the local court rules, procedures and people is first-rate and his ability to learn the client's business is also impressive.

Patrick Kane is very responsible and reliable. He has a keen understanding of the court and legal issues, and brings great strategic thought to a matter.

Jeffrey MacHarg
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Jeffrey MacHarg
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Band 4

Jeffrey MacHarg is Managing Partner of Fox Rothschild's office in Charlotte. He is recognized for his expertise in assisting clients in the industrial, logistics and other sectors with commercial litigation and shareholder disputes.

Jeffrey MacHarg is a strong communicator with legal insight and incredible responsiveness.

Jeff is an excellent lawyer who strives to understand and execute around his client's objectives.

Jeffrey MacHarg dives into a matter, understands the client's objective, communicates well and achieves the objective.

Ranked Lawyers at
Fox Rothschild

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North Carolina

Litigation: Appellate

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

Patrick Kane
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Patrick Kane
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Band 3
Jeffrey MacHarg
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Jeffrey MacHarg
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Band 4