
Litigation Funding
Litigation Support Guide 2026 : USA - Nationwide
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About
Provided by Longford Capital Management
Longford Capital is a leading private investment company that provides capital to top law firms, public and private companies, universities, government agencies, and other entities involved in large-scale, commercial legal disputes. Longford was one of the first litigation funds in the United States and is among the world’s largest litigation finance companies with more than $1.2 billion in assets under management. Longford offers a broad range of capital solutions to fund attorneys' fees and expenses or otherwise manage the financial risk of pursuing meritorious legal claims in return for a share of a favorable settlement or award. The firm manages a diversified portfolio and considers investments in subject matter areas where it has developed considerable expertise, including business-to-business contract claims, antitrust and trade regulation claims, intellectual property claims (including patent, trademark, copyright, and trade secret), fiduciary duty claims, fraud claims, claims in bankruptcy and liquidation, domestic and international arbitrations, claim monetization, insurance matters, mass actions and class actions, and a variety of others.
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Strengths
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Longford is our go-to funder. They are commercially-minded and help fund cases that are a win-win for all involved. They are an essential part of our practice.
Litigation Funding respondentLitigation SupportLongford is personable with a strong culture. When it comes to investing, they take a holistic view of the opportunity and think thoughtfully and deliberately about the strengths and weaknesses of each potential case or portfolio.
Litigation Funding respondentLitigation SupportLongford have strong leadership. They are teamwork-oriented, creative, decisive and cooperative. They are a pleasure to do business with.
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Notable Practitioners
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Band 2 
Band 2 
Andrew A. Stulce
Andrew Stulce is a director at Longford Capital with deep experience in complex antitrust matters and commercial litigation. Stulce is praised for the legal knowledge and commercial awareness he brings to funding arrangements.
Andrew Stulce is our go-to funder liaison. Not only do we get an extraordinary funder, but he brings a knowledge and experience about the case that offers our team a new perspective. He is a total value add.
Litigation Funding respondentLitigation SupportAndrew Stulce is thoughtful and bright and provides great service. He is solution-oriented and an asset to the organisation.
Litigation Funding respondentLitigation SupportAndrew Stulce is an excellent evaluator of cases.
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Band 2 
Band 2 
Cindy Ahn
Cindy Ahn is an accomplished IP attorney with experience at several leading law firms and particular expertise in the biotechnology and pharmaceutical fields.
Cindy Ahn is very experienced and a great team player. She is extremely responsive and available to discuss issues and strategies.
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Band 2 
Band 2 
Michael A. Nicolas
Michael Nicolas is a co-founder and a managing director at Longford Capital. He oversees the investment selection and underwriting processes at the firm. Michael Nicolas is one of the best funders I have worked with.
Litigation Funding respondentLitigation SupportIt's a pleasure to have access to a senior leader like Mr. Nicolas.
Litigation Funding respondentLitigation SupportMichael Nicolas is strategic and can push deals. He puts his weight behind them.
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Band 2 
Band 2 
Russell J Genet
Russell Genet is a director at Longford and former intellectual property partner at Nixon Peabody, where he had a well-established practice acting for clients in intellectual property rights cases across a range of sectors. His current responsibilities include underwriting and investment sourcing. Russell Genet's business acumen, negotiation demeanour and strategy advising are unmatched.
Litigation Funding respondentLitigation SupportRussell Genet is terrific. He has great knowledge, experience and judgement in patent litigation.
Litigation Funding respondentLitigation SupportRussell Genet is very professional and we particularly enjoy working with him.
Litigation Funding respondentLitigation SupportRussell Genet is exceptionally good.
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Band 3 
Band 3 
Marc Cavan
Marc Cavan is a director at Longford Capital Management and a former intellectual property litigator. Interviewees praise his technical and tactical understanding of IP disputes.
Marc Cavan is a real pro. He has litigated patent cases in private practice. He understands the technology and has great litigation judgement.
Litigation Funding respondentLitigation SupportMarc Cavan is a top-notch patent litigator with an excellent perspective of the legal, technical, and business sides of a case. He can get to an issue quickly and make a well-reasoned decision based on available information.
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Ranked Individuals at Longford Capital Management (5)
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Marc A. Cavan

Michael A. Nicolas
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Andrew A. Stulce
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Russell J Genet
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Cindy Ahn
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Marc Cavan
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