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About

Provided by Akerman LLP

Akerman has vast experience in a wide range of civil and criminal litigation, including class action defense, securities and corporate litigation, banking, white collar crime and government investigations, insurance, and real estate.


Service Offerings

  • Antitrust & Trade Regulation
  • Appellate
  • Class Action Defense
  • Commercial Disputes
  • Commercial Landlord-Tenant Litigation
  • Commercial Mortgage Foreclosures & Receiverships
  • Consumer Financial Services
  • Consumer Protection Class Actions
  • Director and Officer Liability
  • Environmental Litigation
  • Fraud and Recovery
  • Financial Institutions Commercial Litigation
  • Government Agency Litigation
  • Insurance Litigation
  • PFAS Litigation and Regulatory Counseling 
  • Probate and Fiduciary Litigation 
  • Products Liability & Mass Torts
  • Professional Liability
  • Real Estate Litigation
  • Securities Litigation
  • White Collar Crime & Government Investigations

Chambers Review

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Litigation: General Commercial: The Elite - Florida

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Band 2

What the Team is Known For

Akerman LLP offers clients a wide range of expertise across commercial litigation and appellate matters. The firm's areas of particular expertise include insurance, securities and real estate litigation. The team also maintains a fine reputation for its class action defense work. It also excels in labor and employment disputes and environmental litigation. Its deep bench is augmented by the presence of four former appellate court judges. The team is experienced in representing clients within the financial services, leisure, healthcare and technological sectors and proficient in the handling of cross-border and international matters, especially those involving clients in Latin America.

Work Highlights

Provided by Akerman LLP

  • Akerman represented Allstate Insurance Company in litigation brought by a former exclusive agent relating to the purchase of the agency and subsequent termination. The plaintiff brought claims against Allstate for conspiracy, breach of contract, breach of the implied covenant of good faith and fair dealing, and tortious interference.

Strengths

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"Despite challenging circumstances and fact patterns, the lawyers all perform at high levels of competency."

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"Akerman is focused on the full needs of the company and not just the need to complete the case."

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"The lawyers are polite and sharp."

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Notable Practitioners

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David P Ackerman
4
David P Ackerman
4
Band 4

David Ackerman maintains a wide-ranging practice spanning class actions, corporate and antitrust litigation. He is particularly adept at defending law firms in professional malpractice and legal ethics actions.

"David provides excellent customer service and is a knowledgeable specialist."

"David is very sharp on complex legal issues. He drafts excellent briefs and stays calm under pressure."

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Michael C. Marsh
4
Michael C. Marsh
4
Band 4

Michael Marsh offers clients a breadth of commercial litigation and class action expertise spanning securities, antitrust and insurance matters, among others.

"Michael knows the law but he is also in our shoes to understand how the case impacts our business."

"He is well regarded."

"He consistently delivers outstanding results."

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Valerie Greenberg
5
Valerie Greenberg
5
Band 5

Valerie Greenberg has substantial litigation experience and can tackle a variety of cases ranging from class actions to commercial disputes. She also has notable expertise in handling sophisticated insurance defense matters.

"She is a very good advocate, a great strategic thinker and a subject matter expert."

"Valerie is an excellent litigator."

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Ranked Lawyers at
Akerman LLP

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David P Ackerman
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David P Ackerman
4
Band 4
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Michael C. Marsh
4
Michael C. Marsh
4
Band 4
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Valerie Greenberg
5
Valerie Greenberg
5
Band 5
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Members

Provided by Akerman LLP

Brian P Miller

Jason S Oletsky

Lawrence P Rochefort

Michael C Marsh

Clients

Provided by Akerman LLP

AIG

AT&T Mobility LLC

CBS

Carrols Restaurant Group

Casio America, Inc.

Chevron Phillips Chemical Company

Comvest Group

Continucare Corp.

Medytox Institute of Laboratory Medicine, Inc.

OPKO Health

PNC Bank

Raytheon

Samsung International

TD Bank

Industries

Provided by Akerman LLP

Aerospace & Defense

Automobiles & Parts

Banks

Charities / Not for Profit

Chemicals

Commercial & Professional Services

Construction & Materials

Consumer Product Manufacturing

Education

Energy

Financial Services

Government

Health Care

Industrial Engineering

Insurance

Media

Mining & Metals

Pharmaceuticals & Life Sciences

Private Clients / Individuals

Real Estate

Real Estate Finance

Retail

Software & Computer Services

Sports

Technology, Hardware & Electronics

Telecommunications

Transportation

Travel & Leisure

Utilities