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Litigation: General Commercial
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Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough represented Becton, Dickinson & Co., and its various CareFusion subsidiaries, in two product liability cases arising from alleged overinfusion of infants using Alaris-brand infusion pumps.
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The firm's commercial awareness is evident in the way it tailors its advice to align with our business objectives, ensuring that legal strategies support broader goals.
Litigation: General Commercial respondentUSAThe firm has a good team with strong paralegals and competent juniors, as well as quality partners.
Litigation: General Commercial respondentUSAThe firm is highly responsive, detail-oriented and accommodating to client schedules.
Litigation: General Commercial respondentUSANelson Mullins has outstanding lawyers and has gotten great results at trial.
Litigation: General Commercial respondentUSANelson Mullins has been nothing short of amazing. The firm's vast resources and knowledge of a wide range of topics have been extremely valuable, and the team is always professional and responsive.
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Band 1 Richard B North Jr
Richard North is a highly regarded litigator who offers particular expertise in defending manufacturers facing product liability and mass tort claims. He is held in particularly high esteem for his strong trial skills.
Richard North is outstanding.
Litigation: General Commercial respondentUSARichard is one of most complete lawyers I've worked with. He does strategy and trials exceptionally well. He is one of most effective trial lawyers I've seen. I have the upmost confidence we will be prepared and will do an excellent job when Richard is at the helm.
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Band 2 Elizabeth Helm
Elizabeth Helm has wide-ranging product liability experience and has handled a variety of class actions and multidistrict litigation. She adeptly represents clients across the medical device and pharmaceutical sectors, among others.
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Band 3 Scott Sherman
Scott Sherman has wide-ranging disputes experience, acting on behalf of corporates and their senior figures in class and derivative suits.
Scott is thoughtful and smart, and his reports are comprehensive. He identifies the right legal standards when there are very complicated facts, and he comes to a conclusion that makes a lot of sense.
Litigation: General Commercial respondentUSAScott is known for delivering strategic, commercially focused advice on complex matters. Scott is adept at navigating high-stakes issues and is a trusted adviser, with a commitment to client success.
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Band 5 Band 5 Wade Malone
Wade Malone is a highly accomplished litigator who offers broad strengths in commercial dispute resolution, including ADR matters. He also acts for clients in appellate matters.
Wade is a very good lawyer. He is certainly a leader.
Litigation: General Commercial respondentUSAWade Malone led the team with an unflappable calmness and confidence that comes from many years of experience. His professional and courteous manner motivated everyone involved.
Litigation: General Commercial respondentUSAWade is absolutely exceptional. He embodies what you want in an attorney. He is gracious, humble and smart. He has outstanding litigation and communication skills, including oral advocacy.
Litigation: General Commercial respondentUSAWade is a generous and charitable person of whom I think very highly.
Litigation: General Commercial respondentUSAWade is a fantastic lawyer.
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Ranked Individuals at Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP (4)
Georgia
Wade Malone
Litigation: General Commercial
View profile Richard B North Jr
Litigation: Product Liability
View profile Elizabeth Helm
Litigation: Product Liability
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Litigation: Securities
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