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Phelps Dunbar LLP

Litigation: General Commercial: Highly Regarded

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Phelps Dunbar LLP

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Litigation: General Commercial: Highly Regarded - Florida

Band 3

Band 3


What the Team is Known For

Phelps Dunbar maintains a varied litigation practice, which sees it act for clients spanning the finance, accounting, sports and construction sectors. The team adeptly handles commercial disputes and class actions, as well as insurance mandates.

Work Highlights

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  • Phelps Dunbar represented Bank of America in a federal lawsuit filed by Robert Rothman, former minority owner of NFL team the Washington Commanders, against several defendants alleging violation of state and federal law and aiding and abetting, with $350 million claimed.

Strengths

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  • The firm is aware of the market and business considerations beyond the issue at hand.

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  • Phelps Dunbar's lawyers are very knowledgeable and responsive.

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  • The firm has excellent breadth and depth. It is excellent at responsibly delegating tasks to the right level.

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  • Phelps Dunbar has a practical, commonsense approach to litigation, with a focus on the overall value of the issues and the case.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 4Michael Hooker
    Band 4Michael Hooker

    Michael Hooker

    Michael Hooker of Phelps Dunbar LLP offers a range of commercial litigation expertise. He has noted capabilities defending clients involved in cybersecurity-related disputes.
    • Michael is a terrific lawyer.

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    • Mike is extremely smart, extremely diligent and detail-oriented. He has a real mastery of marshalling and distilling a complex set of facts into something you can understand.

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Ranked Individuals at Phelps Dunbar LLP (1)

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