Litigation: Appellate
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Maynard Nexsen offers a comprehensive practice with a formidable stable of highly regarded litigators, with strengths handling both state and federal court proceedings nationwide. It offers additional strengths in appellate matters, with a wealth of experience handling appeals before the Eleventh Circuit. The team also assists with breach of contract, fraud and negligence cases and represents some of the state's largest clients in the financial services, healthcare, IT and insurance sectors.
Work Highlights
- Maynard Nexsen served as lead counsel defending Protective Life before the Eleventh Circuit in connection with a nationwide class action alleging it failed to decrease cost of insurance rates under the terms of certain universal life policies.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The team is dedicated to the client and working with them is fun. They learn about their client well and offer useful advice."
"They are excellent trial lawyers and brief writers."
"The firm is excellent in negotiations."
"The team is dedicated to the client and working with them is fun. They learn about their client well and offer useful advice."
"They are excellent trial lawyers and brief writers."
"The firm is excellent in negotiations."
Notable Practitioners
John Neiman is known for his representation of government bodies and corporations in significant litigation and appellate proceedings.
"John really engages with the substance of the case and becomes very knowledgeable about the subject matter. He is really fast at preparing documents that need to be prepared and submitted for us to review."
"He is extremely smart, well prepared and connected in knowing who the judges are. He really thinks about the case and approaches it from all angles. He's also great at collaborating with others."
"John is a brilliant strategist and genuinely nice person. He's a pleasure to work with."
Lee Bains advises across a wide range of commercial disputes, including complex class actions and appeals. He regularly represents clients in breach of contract and insurance coverage cases.
"We use him to gain a really deep perspective on a case and ensure we are thinking of everything."
Maibeth Porter frequently defends clients from the financial sector in disputes involving securities and corporate governance issues. She commands respect in the market for her regulatory experience and additional capabilities in government investigations at both state and federal levels.
"Maibeth has a wealth of experience, a broad background in this space and gives great advice."
"She has a terrific reputation."
Michael Mulvaney regularly defends clients against class actions and multiparty litigation. He is well known for his skilled handling of contentious insurance claims.
"Michael provides excellent guidance and is able to resolve difficult and complex cases at numbers that are remarkable."
John Bolus's core expertise includes representing financial services clients in breach of contract and fraud disputes, as well as class actions. He has further capabilities in defending clients against securities claims.
"He is a very analytical attorney who has plenty of experience that is applicable to our industry. He gives solid advice."
Thomas Thagard is noted for his wide-ranging expertise in commercial litigation, including representing clients in disputes involving product liability, IP, breach of contract and fraud, among others.
"He's an excellent, collegial lawyer. I love working with him."
John Earnhardt frequently acts for clients from the manufacturing industry in serious personal injury and environmental contamination disputes.
"John is very knowledgeable and gives useful, practical advice."