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Sperling Kenny Nachwalter

Litigation: General Commercial

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Sperling Kenny Nachwalter

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Sperling Kenny Nachwalter’s trial lawyers have achieved winning results in business-critical cases at trial, on appeal, and at the negotiating table. Combining fierce advocacy, litigation prowess, incisive legal counsel, and exceptional strategy, our firm is recognized among the leading complex business litigation firms in the United States.

We have prevailed in numerous multimillion-dollar jury and nonjury cases for plaintiffs and defendants in federal and state courts nationwide and before arbitration tribunals in the U.S. and beyond. We believe the fact our partners are all trial lawyers gives our clients an edge at every phase of litigation. From single-plaintiff cases to multiparty and multidistrict litigation to class actions and mass actions, our lawyers get results. We are equally comfortable representing plaintiffs and defendants, no matter who is on the other side, and we seek alignment with our clients through creative fee arrangements where appropriate.

We represent a wide-ranging clientele, including Fortune 500 companies, public and private businesses of all sizes in numerous industries, private equity funds and their portfolio companies, real estate developers, funds and REITS, family offices, corporate directors and officers, bankruptcy trustees, governmental agencies, and individual entrepreneurs, executives, and business leaders. We are proud that they choose us to resolve their most difficult and most important matters.

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Litigation: General Commercial - Florida


What the Team is Known For

Sperling Kenny Nachwalter is a distinguished litigation boutique with significant expertise in a range of dispute areas, including professional liability and securities fraud. The team is also regularly sought after for its expert counsel on antitrust, IP and D&O liability cases. The firm enjoys a market-leading reputation for both plaintiff and defense work.

Work Highlights

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  • Sperling Kenny Nachwalter represented the International Yacht Brokers Association in defense of an antitrust class action.

Strengths

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  • The firm's lawyers dig into the details, but they don't lose sight of the big picture and attention to desirable outcomes. Their actions are always keenly intentional.

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  • The firm is wonderfully responsive. Its lawyers are clear communicators who are thoughtful and diligent in review of relevant documents and case law and give practical and actionable advice.

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  • The firm has very good lawyers who are passionate and diligent. It finds the right people to handle complex projects, and the team collaborates together well.

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  • The firm has great local and statewide knowledge and broad national experience, reflecting a keen understanding of industry and the intersection between business objectives and legal strategies.

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  • Sperling Kenny Nachwalter is a high-caliber, highly effective and strategic litigation firm that has reliably positive client results. It is a go-to source for high-stakes litigation matters.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Senior StatespeopleStanley Wakshlag
    Senior StatespeopleStanley Wakshlag

    Stanley Wakshlag

    Stanley Wakshlag is highly regarded for his significant experience in commercial litigation. He has represented clients in class actions and securities disputes.

    • I hold Stanley in very high regard.

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    • Stanley Wakshlag is a great lawyer and a great guy.

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  • Band 2Elizabeth Honkonen
    Band 2Elizabeth Honkonen

    Elizabeth Honkonen

    Elizabeth Honkonen has a broad base of commercial litigation experience alongside further strength handling malpractice cases on behalf of law firms.
    • I have never met a lawyer with more attention to detail. She is tenacious and will not stop until she finds the answer to the question before her.

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    • What makes Elizabeth stand out is the attention to detail and to fine points that are often overlooked. She is exceedingly thorough and prepared.

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    • She is extremely skilled, hard-working, knowledgeable about diverse areas of law and a quick study as to new ones. She is an excellent thinker, both from a strategic perspective and as a tactician.

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    • Elizabeth is extremely dedicated, likeable and hard-working. She's a pleasure to work with.

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    • Elizabeth does a great job understanding how the case facts will impact the legal strategy. She is a great communicator and stays on top of everything.

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  • Band 4Deborah Corbishley
    Band 4Deborah Corbishley

    Deborah Corbishley

    Deborah Corbishley is noted for her broad commercial litigation practice. She represents clients across state and federal courts, handling bet-the-company litigation alongside representing law firms in disputes.

    • Deborah gives sound and practical advice, and she's extremely responsive.

      Litigation: General Commercial respondentUSA
    • Deborah is an excellent lawyer. She is smart, creative and really unflappable while dealing with tough issues.

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    • Deborah's depth of knowledge about case facts and key business operational issues is very strong.

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    • Deborah is a brilliant, strategic lawyer.

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