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Womble Bond Dickinson US LLP

Litigation: Securities

USA Guide 2026 : Georgia


Womble Bond Dickinson US LLP

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About

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Our team provides guidance to corporations, directors, officers, shareholders, institutional investors, and investment funds on various aspects of shareholder, derivatives, and securities litigation across the country.

With extensive trial experience and representation from multiple practice areas, we offer both the legal knowledge necessary to navigate complex disputes and the litigation skills required to address procedural challenges. Our background includes handling class certification issues, derivative suits, and trial defense. Additionally, our work involving the SEC has resulted in the resolution of regulatory investigations and dropped charges. Our areas of experience include:

• Shareholder disputes and derivative actions • Securities class actions • SEC investigations and arbitrations • Class certification and securities fraud • Breach of fiduciary duty • Proxy contests and corporate control litigation • Merger and acquisition litigation • Internal investigations

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Litigation: Securities - Georgia

Band 2

Band 2


What the Team is Known For

Womble Bond Dickinson possesses a broad-based securities litigation offering and is frequently sought after to handle complex shareholder class and derivative actions. The firm counts corporates hailing from the insurance, financial services and technology sectors among its diverse client base.

Work Highlights

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  • Womble Bond Dickinson represented publicly traded technology company Lottery.com in a lawsuit brought by senior officers of a subsidiary alleging securities fraud, breach of contract and other claims.

Strengths

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  • The firm is very accustomed to handling large, complex matters and doing it well.

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  • Womble Bond Dickinson has lots of experience and a global network that we can tap into. It has a broad range of experts.

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  • Womble Bond Dickinson has a great team of smart, friendly lawyers who know securities law inside out and can research and solve problems very quickly.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 3James Connelly
    Band 3James Connelly

    James Connelly

    James Connelly is recognized for his securities litigation practice, with clients turning to him for his strengths in shareholder class and derivative actions and in regulatory matters.
    • I can't speak highly enough of Jamie. He is one of the most effective oral advocates I know, and he is good with courts, depositions and clients. He has a great sense of what is the most useful thing to say in any moment. His people skills are top-notch.

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    • Jamie is extremely smart, experienced and a pleasure to work with.

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    • James is sharp, super responsive and knows our business inside out. He always gives clear, practical advice that saves us time and money.

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  • Band 3Robert Ambler
    Band 3Robert Ambler

    Robert Ambler

    Robert Ambler handles a wide spectrum of issues, including securities class and derivative actions. His clients span the education, telecommunications and financial services sectors.

    • Bob is extremely well respected in the securities litigation defense community.

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    • Robert is commercially savvy and has lots of common sense.

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Ranked Individuals at Womble Bond Dickinson US LLP (2)

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