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Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough defended FCA US in a lawsuit against two dealers that alleged the client had no good cause under a Florida statute to install a new dealer.
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Nelson Mullins has the most subject matter experts in the most unique and specialized aspects of automotive law.
In addition to a deep knowledge base, many of the Nelson Mullins practitioners have worked both in-house at a auto/equipment manufacturer and in a law firm setting, which makes them well suited to understand the issues faced by the in-house legal team and advise on the same.
The firm probably has the highest level of industry-specific expertise in this industry. It also has great relationships with our clients.
The auto group is second to none in terms of talent and breadth of knowledge.
Nelson Mullins has the most subject matter experts in the most unique and specialized aspects of automotive law.
In addition to a deep knowledge base, many of the Nelson Mullins practitioners have worked both in-house at a auto/equipment manufacturer and in a law firm setting, which makes them well suited to understand the issues faced by the in-house legal team and advise on the same.
The firm probably has the highest level of industry-specific expertise in this industry. It also has great relationships with our clients.
The auto group is second to none in terms of talent and breadth of knowledge.
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Steven McKelvey, Jr. regularly advises on issues relating to franchising and dealerships, including commercial litigation, ownership transfers and licensing.
Steven has total control of the subject matter and is a highly skilled problem solver and a gifted communicator.
He has tremendous industry knowledge.
Steve has a very nice way of communicating to me and to the business client. He is well respected in the industry
Steven McKelvey, Jr. is possibly our most trusted and valued outside attorney; and he is one of the kindest, most generous, most lovely human beings around.
Keith Russell heads BakerHostetler's distribution and franchise practice and has noted expertise representing manufacturers and distributors of automotive equipment in disputes and agreements with dealers.
He is great to work with. Keith is intelligent, responsive and very thorough.
An exceptional individual with broad knowledge and resources made available to our company, Keith delivers exemplary client service, at the highest level, every time.
Keith consistently delivers thorough, thoughtful responses and provides fair, practical direction across our legal matters.
Keith always puts his clients first. He is always very responsive and considers not only the legal issues, but the business ones as well.
Keith Russel is a terrific attorney and adviser.
Richard Otera has extensive experience in the automotive and equipment manufacturer/dealer relationship space, which makes his insights invaluable.
Rich is patient with stupid questions and fluent in the needs of our business. I appreciate his skill, his ability to pivot, his thick skin and his willingness to educate.
Rich was in-house for a number of years; that's a valuable perspective.
He is the pinnacle of what a franchise attorney should be. Richard knows how it is to be on the inside of a company, and the business pressures, and provides thoughtful advice. He's just a fun guy to work with too.
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