Litigation: Securities

Emily Nicklin maintains an expert trial practice which includes defending against both single-plaintiff and class action suits involving issues such as product liability, professional liability and discrimination suits.

"Emily has a huge practice and is a lieutenant in this space."

Robert Kopecky is widely recommended for his expert representation of issuers, accounting firms and financial institutions facing securities derivative suits and class actions.

"He has a terrific reputation."

"Robert is a top practitioner."

James Hurst has deep expertise within the pharmaceutical and healthcare industries, drawing on longstanding experience as a civil trial lawyer.

"James is one of the best litigators in the country. He's the most strategic trial lawyer and has an uncanny ability to simplify complex commercial matters and present them with clarity."

"James is top notch."

Mark Filip is a much-esteemed litigator with impressive depth of expertise in commercial disputes. His top-notch practice includes recent experience in securities fraud claims and bankruptcy disputes.

"Mark Filip is smart, hard-working and has great judgment and impeccable interpersonal skills."

"Mark has a very wise and broad perspective, excellent instincts and also knows the judges in this space very well."

"He practices on a very high level and has an excellent reputation."

Andrew Kassof is particularly noted for his expertise handling False Claims Act and product liability related litigation, as part of a broad commercial disputes practice. He is frequently sought after by major life sciences sector players.

"Andrew is a terrific trial lawyer and has a strategic mind."

"He is a tremendous litigator."

Hariklia Karis has extensive experience in jury and bench trials, particularly cases arising in the product liability sphere.

"She is phenomenal."

"Hariklia is highly regarded and active in the market."

Donna Welch is an accomplished commercial litigator with a wide range of disputes experience, including RICO and breach of contract suits.

"Donna is an extremely intelligent attorney who knows the law and judicial procedure very well and explains complex legal ideas in a simple manner. Her expertise and knowledge are readily apparent and she is always prepared and available for her clients."

"Donna is a great advocate and tremendous litigator who has a really grounded sense of judgment."

"She is very methodical and a clear leader."