DEPARTMENT PROFILE

Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP

Litigation

6 ranked lawyers

Band 1

Florida

USA 2022 View ranking table

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What the team is known for

Handles both commercial litigation and white-collar criminal defense work, with particular expertise in healthcare and securities matters, among others. Established and broad Florida presence with noteworthy strength in trusts and estate litigation and real estate disputes.

Strengths

"Nelson Mullins is a key business partner in our litigation."

Work highlights

Nelson Mullins was retained to assist Carnival Corp and its named officers in a proposed securities class action accusing the company of hurting shareholders by mishandling its response to the novel coronavirus as the initial outbreak swelled into a pandemic.

Notable practitioners

Christopher Cavallo focuses his practice on the representation of individuals and companies in regulatory proceedings and government investigations.
"He's incredibly detail-oriented and works extremely hard."

Daniel Newman is a noted securities litigator with considerable experience in court and in arbitration.

Jon Sale enjoys an outstanding reputation for his extensive experience in high-profile white-collar criminal matters, including allegations of money laundering, fraud and FCPA violations.
"He's the grandfather of the criminal defense Bar." "If you get in trouble, call Jon Sale." "He is one of the most sought-after attorneys in the United States; when the prosecutors come knocking - seek out Jon Sale."

Jonathan Etra is an experienced white-collar practitioner who routinely represents clients facing allegations of fraud and FCPA violations, among others.
"A former federal prosecutor with extensive civil and criminal experience."

Mark Raymond routinely handles an array of complex commercial disputes and class actions, and acts for clients in state and federal courts, as well as in arbitrations.
"He does a fine job in complex matters." "He's a phenomenal lawyer who runs circles around others."

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Overview

Using our experience from the boardroom to the courtroom to benefit our clients

Experience handling a wide variety of high-stakes litigation between and for large corporate entities, including securities litigation, software development disputes, patent infringement, purchase and sale agreements, insurance coverage, defective industrial machinery, franchise and dealer agreements, and professional liability, among others
Serve as enterprise-wide electronic discovery counsel for clients with global operations, multi-claims including management of massive ESI identification, review, and production projects
Large inventory of litigation management skills and experience
Flexible, scalable, cost-effective teambuilding capabilities
Work with clients on their political and publicity needs and develop strategies to minimize the impact of public scrutiny on client goodwill.
Settlement counsel capacity, ADR practitioners
Robust appellate practice