Department profile
Litigation: General Commercial
Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP
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Highlights of our commercial litigation experience:
- 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
We have experience litigating the following types of business matters:
- antitrust
- motor vehicle distribution
- business torts
- class actions
- commercial fraud
- commercial financial services
- consumer claims
- contract disputes
- corporate governance
- director and officer liability
- labor and employment
- franchise
- insurance
- intellectual property
- lender liability
- professional liability
- securities
- software licensing
- trade secrets
Chambers Review
Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP has a lauded group with an excellent track record of handling major litigation. Acts for an impressive roster of clients across the full range of commercial and corporate disputes, along with antitrust, IP and bankruptcy matters. Highly regarded for its expertise in product liability disputes. Represents major companies in the pharmaceutical, manufacturing and healthcare sectors, among others.
Work Highlights
- Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough defended Russell Laffitte against alleged financial crimes and misconduct charges in both state and federal courts in connection with his alleged role in the various Alex Murdaugh-related financial crimes.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Nelson Mullins provides great in-depth analysis of legal situations; you can trust in the work you're getting from the firm."
"All members of the team provide excellent advice and great judgment."
"It covers every base, and it shows at trial."
"Nelson Mullins provides great in-depth analysis of legal situations; you can trust in the work you're getting from the firm."
"All members of the team provide excellent advice and great judgment."
"It covers every base, and it shows at trial."
Notable Practitioners
David Dukes is recognized for his strength in handling complex commercial litigation, particularly in the pharmaceutical and technology industries. A distinguished trial lawyer, he also has notable expertise in product liability cases.
"He is highly intelligent and skilled; he can make complex matters understandable."
Mark Phillips is experienced in handling commercial litigation and product liability cases for clients both locally and nationally. He also has notable expertise in asbestos-related personal injury and wrongful death claims.
"He cuts through all of the detail and tangents and sees things clearly."
"He has exceptional judgment and provides a great, timely service."
Samuel Outten handles professional and product liability cases as part of a broad commercial litigation practice, with clients ranging from professional services companies to manufacturers.
"He's a seasoned litigator who understands the commercial world."
Bart Daniel handles a range of commercial and white-collar litigation, with a notable presence on cases involving fraud.
"He understands how criminal prosecutions are built against defendants and is well versed in foreclosing or mitigating prosecution theories."
Carmen Harper Thomas has a burgeoning reputation for her commercial disputes expertise, particularly in the manufacturing and energy sectors.
"She gives realistic advice and is wicked smart."
Ranked Lawyers at
Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP
South Carolina
Members
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Bart Daniel
Head of Department