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Nutter McClennen & Fish LLP

Litigation: Securities

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Nutter McClennen & Fish LLP

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About

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Nutter litigators enjoy a national reputation based on their superior skills both in and out of the courtroom. We aggressively and effectively represent clients from pre-litigation counseling through the litigation process, including discovery, trial and appeal, as well as alternative dispute resolution where appropriate. As a litigation law firm, we pride ourselves in achieving positive outcomes for our clients through sound strategy, intense preparation, and steadfast advocacy.

Our clients represent a broad spectrum of businesses and individuals, including major publicly-held companies based in the United States and abroad, family-owned and other privately-held companies, professional service firms, including several of the Big Four accounting firms and numerous prominent law firms, major universities, hospitals, and other non-profit institutions, regulated businesses such as registered broker-dealers, money management firms and investment advisers, and governmental entities, including the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, various state agencies and numerous municipalities.

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Litigation: Securities - Massachusetts

Band 2

Band 2


What the Team is Known For

Nutter McClennen & Fish is recognized for its representation of a range of clients, including financial institutions, medical manufacturers and healthcare providers, in complex disputes before state and federal courts. The firm has impressive capability in product liability and restrictive covenant actions.

Strengths

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  • Nutter McClennen & Fish provides highly sophisticated yet practical advice.

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  • The attorneys at Nutter McClennen & Fish continue to bring expertise to give the client an edge.

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  • The attorneys at Nutter McClennen & Fish are very knowledgeable and have a great attitude.

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  • Nutter McClennen & Fish provides sound and practical legal advice on a variety of complex and nuanced legal issues.

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  • Nutter McClennen & Fish is super effective and really understands the client's business.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 1Ian D Roffman
    Band 1Ian D Roffman

    Ian D Roffman

    Ian Roffman heads the securities enforcement and litigation group at Nutter McClennen & Fish and is adept at handling securities litigation and corporate governance disputes.

    • Ian Roffman does a terrific job for clients.

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    • Ian is a fantastic defense attorney and is very easy to deal with.

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    • Ian Roffman displays exceptional litigation skills.

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  • Band 3Eric P Magnuson
    Band 3Eric P Magnuson

    Eric P Magnuson

    Eric Magnuson has substantive experience in commercial litigation, including litigating bankruptcy matters and a raft of business disputes.

    • Eric is bright, practical, efficient and end goal-oriented.

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    • Eric is simply great. Clients love working with him.

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    • Eric is a smart, practical and extremely responsive lawyer.

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    • Eric has a laser focus on that which is in his client's best interests. He is responsive, thoughtful and engaging.

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    • Eric Magnuson is a well respected attorney in litigation.

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  • Band 3Sarah Kelly
    Band 3Sarah Kelly

    Sarah Kelly

    Sarah Kelly cochairs Nutter’s business litigation practice group. She is skilled at handling commercial litigation and product liability lawsuits and has noteworthy strength in the banking, healthcare and manufacturing sectors.

    • Sarah Kelly is very attuned to the client's interests.

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  • Up and ComingBrian Lee
    Up and ComingBrian Lee

    Brian Lee

    Brian Lee offers notable strength in commercial litigation, which sees him represent a range of corporates, financial institutions and insurers.

    • Brian's understanding of a client's historical practices is invaluable.

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    • Brian Lee is a gifted litigation attorney.

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    • Brian is a steady hand throughout litigation.

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    • Brian is a truly excellent lawyer.

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    • Brian is knowledgeable, professional and a great advocate.

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