Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP
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Provided by Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP
Managing Partner: James K. Lehman
Number of partners: 400-plus
Number of other lawyers: 500-plus
Firm Overview:
Established in 1897, Nelson Mullins is a full-service Am Law 100 firm of more than 1,000 attorneys, policy advisors, and professionals with offices across the United States. For more information, go to www.nelsonmullins.com.
Main Areas of Practice:
Litigation:
Firm attorneys represent clients in several areas, including commercial, technology, white-collar and government investigations, labor and employment, products liability, and mass torts. Attorneys advise clients in class actions, contract disputes, corporate takeovers, professional liability, securities and financial fraud.
Corporate/M&A:
Firm attorneys have broad experience across many industries and have handled hundreds of M&A transactions ranging in size from less than $5 million to more than $1 billion. They represent clients, which include public and privately held companies, private equity groups, management groups and investment banks.
Financial Services:
Firm attorneys provide counsel in the areas of business torts, securities, antitrust matters, lending liability claims, and contract disputes to financial institutions, including state and national banks and their holding companies, as well as bank technology companies and bank service organizations.
Real Estate:
Firm attorneys help companies buy, sell, lease, develop, manage, and finance real estate, including large portfolio transactions. Client services range from national counsel roles on large portfolio transactions to development counsel to recurring and large volume commercial leasing work for both landlords and tenants to real estate and bankruptcy litigation and loan workouts.
Pharmaceutical & Medical Devices:
Firm attorneys effectively handle claims regarding clients’ products and services. They have experience with mass torts and multi-district litigation, which requires coordination with attorneys across the United States.
Healthcare:
Firm attorneys work closely with clients to navigate the complex issues and regulatory parameters associated with various types of transactions, including joint ventures, mergers and acquisitions, financing, service line development, PHO and ACO formations. They guide clients on clinical trials, data security/patient privacy, electronic health information, patient care and operational issues, healthcare reimbursement, and telemedicine. And firm litigators represent clients in courtrooms across the United States on healthcare matters.
e-Discovery:
Firm attorneys and professionals provide clients enterprise-wide solutions on preservation and information governance, counsel and advocacy on discovery issues, coordination of defensible discovery review strategies, e-discovery and litigation technology support, document review operations, as well as data migration, hosting, processing, and advanced analytics strategies.
Mass Tort Litigation:
Firm attorneys are equipped to handle or coordinate the defense of mass torts claims on an individual, regional or national basis, and serve as national trial and coordinating counsel for leading U.S. companies.
Transportation:
Nelson Mullins assists motor vehicle manufacturers and distributors with dealer network development, statutory and regulatory compliance, legal risk, and disputes involving dealers, and consumers. The firm's attorneys bring a substantial background in transportation law, working with aircraft manufacturers, airlines, and railroads on a range of litigation, corporate matters, and regulatory issues.
Government Relations:
Firm attorneys and policy advisors provide assistance to advisors and advocates by leveraging deep bipartisan relationships to provide political intelligence and develop public policy and government relations strategies.
Bankruptcy/Creditors’ Rights & Restructuring:
Firm attorneys represent clients in negotiations and courtrooms in bankruptcy and other insolvency matters around the country. They represent companies in financial distress, commercial banks, bankruptcy trustees and receivers, purchasers of distressed assets and committees in bankruptcy courts across the United States.
Labor & Employment:
Firm attorneys defend employers in matters such as discrimination cases, common law wrongful discharge, breach of contract claims and NLRB matters. They are experienced in defending class actions, including collective actions brought under the Fair Labor Standards Act.
International:
Firm attorneys and professionals have deep experience in international matters and compliance with related US federal agencies, including international business transactions, customs and trade, mergers and acquisitions, in-bound and out-bound foreign direct investments.
Intellectual Property:
Firm attorneys have hundreds of years of collective experience in patent preparation, prosecution, opinions, client counseling, post-grant practice and litigation.
Ranked Offices
Provided by Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP
USA - Head office
South Carolina
Meridian, 17th Floor 1320 Main Street , Columbia, South Carolina, USA, SC 29201, Columbia
USA
Georgia
Atlantic Station 201 17th Street, NW Suite 1700 , Atlanta, Georgia, USA, GA 30363, Atlanta
Maryland
100 S. Charles Street 12th Floor , Baltimore, Maryland, USA, MD 21201, Baltimore
Florida
Corporate Centre of Boca Raton 7777 Glades Road Suite 300 , Boca Raton, Florida, USA, FL 33434, Boca Raton
Massachusetts
One Post Office Square 30th Floor , Boston, Massachusetts, USA, MA 02109-2127, Boston
South Carolina
Liberty Center Suite 600 151 Meeting Street , Charleston, South Carolina, USA, SC 29401-2239, Charleston
North Carolina
Bank of America Corporate Center 42nd Floor 100 North Tyron Street , Charlotte, North Carolina, USA, NC 28202-4007, Charlotte
Illinois
123 N. Wacker Drive Suite 2100 , Chicago, Illinois, USA, 60606, Chicago
Ohio
1111 Superior Avenue Suite 530 , Cleveland, Ohio, USA, 44114, Cleveland
Florida
100 S.E. 3rd Avenue Suite 2700 , Fort Lauderdale, Florida, USA, FL 33394, Fort Lauderdale
South Carolina
Greenville One, Suite 400 2 W Washington Street , Greenville, South Carolina, USA, SC 29601, Greenville
Texas
Heritage Plaza Suite 2100 , Houston, Texas, USA, 77002, Houston
West Virginia
949 Third Avenue Suite 200 , Huntington, West Virginia, USA, WV 25701, Huntington
Florida
One Biscayne Tower, 21st Floor 2 South Biscayne Boulevard , Miami, Florida, USA, FL 33131, Miami
Tennessee
One Nashville Place 150 Fourth Avenue, North Suite 1100 , Nashville, Tennessee, USA, TN 37219, Nashville
New York
330 Madison Avenue 27th Floor , New York, New York, USA, NY 10017, New York
Florida
390 North Orange Avenue Suite 1400 , Orlando, Florida, USA, FL 32801-4961, Orlando
Pennsylvania
Six PPG Place Suite 700 , Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA, 15222, Pittsburgh
North Carolina
301 Hillsborough Street Suite 1400 , Raleigh, North Carolina, USA, 27603, Raleigh
Virginia
1021 E. Cary St. Suite 2120 , Richmond, Virginia, USA, VA 23219, Richmond
Florida
100 North Tampa Street, Suite 3500 , Tampa, Florida, USA, FL 33602, Tampa
California
Pacific Gateway 19191 South Vermont Avenue Suite 900 , Torrance, California, USA, Torrance
District of Columbia
101 Constitution Avenue NW Suite 900 , Washington, DC, District of Columbia, USA, 20001, Washington, DC
Florida
One North Clematis Street Suite 500 , West Palm Beach, Florida, USA, FL 33401, West Palm Beach
North Carolina
The Knollwood Suite 530 380 Knollwood Street , Winston-Salem, North Carolina, USA, NC 27103, Winston-Salem
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James Lovegren Elected to College of William and Mary Affinity Group Board
James A. Lovegren, of counsel at Florida-based law firm Broad and Cassel LLP, was recently elected to the OWJ Board of Directors.
Jamie Gelfman Named Editor of Florida Bar Health Law Publication
Jamie Gelfman, an associate in Broad and Cassel’s Health Law Practice Group, was recently appointed Editor-in-Chief of The Florida Bar Health Law Updates.
December 2017 NLRB Changes Direction
As attorneys, we have issued guidance to our clients over the past several years based on a number of errant decisions by the NLRB.
Matthew Kissner Joins Chamber of Palm Beaches Board
Matthew Kissner, an associate in the West Palm Beach office of statewide law firm Broad and Cassel LLP, has joined the Chamber of Commerce of the Palm Beaches Board of Directors.
Nova Law Students Hear Life, Legacy of Firm Co-Founder Shepard Broad
Shepard Broad was a successful business man. Some might call him a visionary.
David Itskovich Appointed to Fort Lauderdale Parks and Recreation Advisory Board
Statewide law firm Broad and Cassel LLP today announced Partner David Itskovich has been appointed to the City of Fort Lauderdale Parks, Recreation and Beaches Advisory Board.
Ninth Judicial Circuit Honors Emery H. Rosenbluth Jr. with Inaugural Pro Bono Award
Statewide law firm Broad and Cassel LLP today announced Emery H. Rosenbluth Jr. recently received an inaugural Pro Bono Merit Award from the Ninth Judicial Circuit in honor of his commitment to the community.
Broad and Cassel Among 2018 Best Law Firms by U.S. News – Best Lawyers®
Statewide law firm Broad and Cassel LLP today announced it has been named among the 2018 “Best Law Firms” by U.S. News – Best Lawyers®.
Brett Kinsey Joins Broad and Cassel’s Real Estate Group
Statewide law firm Broad and Cassel LLP today announced the addition of Associate Brett Kinsey to the firm’s Real Estate Practice Group.
The Advisory Board Company and Retired CEO Howard Root Headline Broad and Cassel Health Forum
Now in its seventh year, Broad and Cassel’s South Florida Health Forum brought together local and national experts in health care to discuss key issues facing the industry. One of the highlights from the event was an alarming tale from a former CEO who faced false federal criminal charges.
Matthew Pisciotta Joins Broad and Cassel’s Real Estate Practice Group
Statewide law firm Broad and Cassel LLP today announced the addition of Matthew Pisciotta as an associate in the firm’s Real Estate Practice Group. He will practice out of the West Palm Beach office.
Broad and Cassel’s Orlando Office Adds Two New Attorneys
Statewide law firm Broad and Cassel LLP today announced the addition of two new attorneys to the Orlando office: Marissa Johnson and Cassie Coolidge.
45 Attorneys from Broad and Cassel Listed in The Best Lawyers in America® 2018, Four Selected as Law
ORLANDO, Fla. (Sept. 6, 2017) — Statewide law firm Broad and Cassel LLP today announced 45 of the firm’s attorneys have been included in The Best Lawyers in America® 2018. Additionally, four attorneys were named a “Lawyer of the Year” in their respective specialty areas.
Stephen Siegel Obtains Healthcare Privacy Compliance Certification
MIAMI (Sept. 25, 2017) — Stephen Siegel, of counsel in the Miami office of statewide law firm Broad and Cassel LLP, is now Certified in Healthcare Privacy Compliance (CHPC) by the Health Care Compliance Association (HCCA).
Jamie Gelfman Joins Broad and Cassel’s Health Law Team
FORT LAUDERDALE (Sept. 28, 2017) – Statewide law firm Broad and Cassel LLP today announced the addition of Associate Jamie Gelfman to the firm’s Health Law Practice Group in the Fort Lauderdale office.
Multi-Housing News Ranks Broad and Cassel Among Leading Real Estate Law Firms
ORLANDO, Fla. (Oct. 2, 2017) – Statewide law firm Broad and Cassel LLP today announced it has received recognition as a 2017 Leading Real Estate Law Firm by Multi-Housing News.
Broad and Cassel to Host International Legal Group in Miami
Florida-based law firm Broad and Cassel LLP will host law firm leaders from across the world Oct. 18-21 in Miami for the Lawyers Associated Worldwide (LAW) Annual General Meeting.
Valentin Arenas and Franco Furmanski Join Broad and Cassel’s Miami Office
Statewide law firm Broad and Cassel LLP today announced the addition of associates Valentin Arenas and Franco Furmanski to the Miami office.
Broad and Cassel’s Lauren Deutch Receives 40 Under 40 Award
Lauren Deutch, senior counsel in Broad and Cassel LLP’s Miami office, has received the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation’s 40 Under 40 Outstanding Lawyers of South Florida award.
Roman Petra Guest Speaker at Recent I-4 Commercial Corridor Conference
ORLANDO, Fla. (August 30, 2017) — Roman Petra, CCIM, of counsel at statewide law firm Broad and Cassel LLP, recently served as a guest speaker at the annual I-4 Commercial Corridor Conference presented by CBC Saunders Ralston Dantzler Realty.
Robert Alfert and Lacey Corona Present National Airport Procurement Seminar
ORLANDO, Fla. (August 30, 2017) — Broad and Cassel LLP Partner Robert Alfert, Jr. and Associate Lacey Corona recently presented a seminar for the Transportation Research Board on financially responsible procurement processes for airports.
Death Care Regulatory Law Roundup: Partner Wendy Wiener Shares Insight Nationally
Wendy Russell Wiener consults nationwide on regulatory insurance law and regulatory death care industry law, representing entities and individuals who interact with the administrative agencies that regulate all aspects of insurance and the death care industry.
Series of Aha! Moments Led Kathy Deutsch to a Career in Law
The following article, written by Carlos Harrison, was published by the Daily Business Review. Attorney Kathy Deutsch took up mountain climbing after she moved to the flatlands of South Florida, and after she got into the law.
Retired CEO Howard Root to Headline Broad and Cassel Health Forum Oct. 11
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (Aug. 24, 2017) — Broad and Cassel’s Health Law Practice Group will once again host national and local experts for discussions around today’s rapidly changing health care landscape at the annual Broad and Cassel Health Forum Oct. 11.
Broad and Cassel Announces Clifford Hertz as New West Palm Beach Office Managing Partner
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. – Aug. 23, 2017— Patricia Lebow, the founding partner of Broad and Cassel’s West Palm Beach office, today announced plans to transition from her role as managing partner of the office.
Jon A. Sale Appointed to Federal Magistrate Judge Merit Selection Panel
MIAMI (Aug. 18, 2017) – Statewide law firm Broad and Cassel today announced Miami Of Counsel Jon A. Sale has been appointed to the Federal Magistrate Judge Merit Selection Panel – Fort Lauderdale for the upcoming reappointment of Magistrate Judge Lurana S. Snow.
Broad and Cassel Names Bruce Wiener Managing Partner of Tallahassee Office
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Aug. 7, 2017— Statewide law firm Broad and Cassel LLP today announced Bruce Wiener has been named managing partner of the firm’s Tallahassee and Destin offices.
Broad and Cassel Tampa Attorney Elected to Leadership Tampa Bay Board
TAMPA, Fla. (July 26, 2017) — Statewide law firm Broad and Cassel LLP today announced that David Brickhouse, an associate in the Tampa office, has been elected to the Leadership Tampa Bay Board of Directors.
Michael Lessne Graduates from Leadership Broward
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – (July 24, 2017) – Statewide law firm Broad and Cassel LLP today announced Fort Lauderdale Partner Michael Lessne has graduated from Leadership Broward – Class 35.
Two Broad and Cassel Attorneys Appointed to Florida Federal Judicial Nominating Commission
FLORIDA (July 21, 2017) – Statewide law firm Broad and Cassel today announced Tallahassee Of Counsel Leonard Collins and Miami Of Counsel Jon A. Sale have been appointed by U.S. Senators Marco Rubio (R-FL) and Bill Nelson (D-FL) to serve on the Florida Federal Judicial Nominating Commission (JNC).
James Lovegren Elected to College of William and Mary Affinity Group Board
James A. Lovegren, of counsel at Florida-based law firm Broad and Cassel LLP, was recently elected to the OWJ Board of Directors.
Jamie Gelfman Named Editor of Florida Bar Health Law Publication
Jamie Gelfman, an associate in Broad and Cassel’s Health Law Practice Group, was recently appointed Editor-in-Chief of The Florida Bar Health Law Updates.
December 2017 NLRB Changes Direction
As attorneys, we have issued guidance to our clients over the past several years based on a number of errant decisions by the NLRB.
Matthew Kissner Joins Chamber of Palm Beaches Board
Matthew Kissner, an associate in the West Palm Beach office of statewide law firm Broad and Cassel LLP, has joined the Chamber of Commerce of the Palm Beaches Board of Directors.
Nova Law Students Hear Life, Legacy of Firm Co-Founder Shepard Broad
Shepard Broad was a successful business man. Some might call him a visionary.
David Itskovich Appointed to Fort Lauderdale Parks and Recreation Advisory Board
Statewide law firm Broad and Cassel LLP today announced Partner David Itskovich has been appointed to the City of Fort Lauderdale Parks, Recreation and Beaches Advisory Board.
Ninth Judicial Circuit Honors Emery H. Rosenbluth Jr. with Inaugural Pro Bono Award
Statewide law firm Broad and Cassel LLP today announced Emery H. Rosenbluth Jr. recently received an inaugural Pro Bono Merit Award from the Ninth Judicial Circuit in honor of his commitment to the community.
Broad and Cassel Among 2018 Best Law Firms by U.S. News – Best Lawyers®
Statewide law firm Broad and Cassel LLP today announced it has been named among the 2018 “Best Law Firms” by U.S. News – Best Lawyers®.
Brett Kinsey Joins Broad and Cassel’s Real Estate Group
Statewide law firm Broad and Cassel LLP today announced the addition of Associate Brett Kinsey to the firm’s Real Estate Practice Group.
The Advisory Board Company and Retired CEO Howard Root Headline Broad and Cassel Health Forum
Now in its seventh year, Broad and Cassel’s South Florida Health Forum brought together local and national experts in health care to discuss key issues facing the industry. One of the highlights from the event was an alarming tale from a former CEO who faced false federal criminal charges.
Matthew Pisciotta Joins Broad and Cassel’s Real Estate Practice Group
Statewide law firm Broad and Cassel LLP today announced the addition of Matthew Pisciotta as an associate in the firm’s Real Estate Practice Group. He will practice out of the West Palm Beach office.
Broad and Cassel’s Orlando Office Adds Two New Attorneys
Statewide law firm Broad and Cassel LLP today announced the addition of two new attorneys to the Orlando office: Marissa Johnson and Cassie Coolidge.
45 Attorneys from Broad and Cassel Listed in The Best Lawyers in America® 2018, Four Selected as Law
ORLANDO, Fla. (Sept. 6, 2017) — Statewide law firm Broad and Cassel LLP today announced 45 of the firm’s attorneys have been included in The Best Lawyers in America® 2018. Additionally, four attorneys were named a “Lawyer of the Year” in their respective specialty areas.
Stephen Siegel Obtains Healthcare Privacy Compliance Certification
MIAMI (Sept. 25, 2017) — Stephen Siegel, of counsel in the Miami office of statewide law firm Broad and Cassel LLP, is now Certified in Healthcare Privacy Compliance (CHPC) by the Health Care Compliance Association (HCCA).
Jamie Gelfman Joins Broad and Cassel’s Health Law Team
FORT LAUDERDALE (Sept. 28, 2017) – Statewide law firm Broad and Cassel LLP today announced the addition of Associate Jamie Gelfman to the firm’s Health Law Practice Group in the Fort Lauderdale office.
Multi-Housing News Ranks Broad and Cassel Among Leading Real Estate Law Firms
ORLANDO, Fla. (Oct. 2, 2017) – Statewide law firm Broad and Cassel LLP today announced it has received recognition as a 2017 Leading Real Estate Law Firm by Multi-Housing News.
Broad and Cassel to Host International Legal Group in Miami
Florida-based law firm Broad and Cassel LLP will host law firm leaders from across the world Oct. 18-21 in Miami for the Lawyers Associated Worldwide (LAW) Annual General Meeting.
Valentin Arenas and Franco Furmanski Join Broad and Cassel’s Miami Office
Statewide law firm Broad and Cassel LLP today announced the addition of associates Valentin Arenas and Franco Furmanski to the Miami office.
Broad and Cassel’s Lauren Deutch Receives 40 Under 40 Award
Lauren Deutch, senior counsel in Broad and Cassel LLP’s Miami office, has received the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation’s 40 Under 40 Outstanding Lawyers of South Florida award.
Roman Petra Guest Speaker at Recent I-4 Commercial Corridor Conference
ORLANDO, Fla. (August 30, 2017) — Roman Petra, CCIM, of counsel at statewide law firm Broad and Cassel LLP, recently served as a guest speaker at the annual I-4 Commercial Corridor Conference presented by CBC Saunders Ralston Dantzler Realty.
Robert Alfert and Lacey Corona Present National Airport Procurement Seminar
ORLANDO, Fla. (August 30, 2017) — Broad and Cassel LLP Partner Robert Alfert, Jr. and Associate Lacey Corona recently presented a seminar for the Transportation Research Board on financially responsible procurement processes for airports.
Death Care Regulatory Law Roundup: Partner Wendy Wiener Shares Insight Nationally
Wendy Russell Wiener consults nationwide on regulatory insurance law and regulatory death care industry law, representing entities and individuals who interact with the administrative agencies that regulate all aspects of insurance and the death care industry.
Series of Aha! Moments Led Kathy Deutsch to a Career in Law
The following article, written by Carlos Harrison, was published by the Daily Business Review. Attorney Kathy Deutsch took up mountain climbing after she moved to the flatlands of South Florida, and after she got into the law.
Retired CEO Howard Root to Headline Broad and Cassel Health Forum Oct. 11
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (Aug. 24, 2017) — Broad and Cassel’s Health Law Practice Group will once again host national and local experts for discussions around today’s rapidly changing health care landscape at the annual Broad and Cassel Health Forum Oct. 11.
Broad and Cassel Announces Clifford Hertz as New West Palm Beach Office Managing Partner
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. – Aug. 23, 2017— Patricia Lebow, the founding partner of Broad and Cassel’s West Palm Beach office, today announced plans to transition from her role as managing partner of the office.
Jon A. Sale Appointed to Federal Magistrate Judge Merit Selection Panel
MIAMI (Aug. 18, 2017) – Statewide law firm Broad and Cassel today announced Miami Of Counsel Jon A. Sale has been appointed to the Federal Magistrate Judge Merit Selection Panel – Fort Lauderdale for the upcoming reappointment of Magistrate Judge Lurana S. Snow.
Broad and Cassel Names Bruce Wiener Managing Partner of Tallahassee Office
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Aug. 7, 2017— Statewide law firm Broad and Cassel LLP today announced Bruce Wiener has been named managing partner of the firm’s Tallahassee and Destin offices.
Broad and Cassel Tampa Attorney Elected to Leadership Tampa Bay Board
TAMPA, Fla. (July 26, 2017) — Statewide law firm Broad and Cassel LLP today announced that David Brickhouse, an associate in the Tampa office, has been elected to the Leadership Tampa Bay Board of Directors.
Michael Lessne Graduates from Leadership Broward
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – (July 24, 2017) – Statewide law firm Broad and Cassel LLP today announced Fort Lauderdale Partner Michael Lessne has graduated from Leadership Broward – Class 35.
Two Broad and Cassel Attorneys Appointed to Florida Federal Judicial Nominating Commission
FLORIDA (July 21, 2017) – Statewide law firm Broad and Cassel today announced Tallahassee Of Counsel Leonard Collins and Miami Of Counsel Jon A. Sale have been appointed by U.S. Senators Marco Rubio (R-FL) and Bill Nelson (D-FL) to serve on the Florida Federal Judicial Nominating Commission (JNC).