Litigation: General Commercial
USA Guide 2024 : South Carolina
Band 1
About
Provided by Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP
Highlights of our commercial litigation experience:
- Experience handling a wide variety of high-stakes litigation between and for large corporate entities, including securities litigation, software development disputes, patent infringement, purchase and sale agreements, insurance coverage, defective industrial machinery, franchise and dealer agreements, and professional liability, among others
- Serve as enterprise-wide electronic discovery counsel for clients with global operations, multi-claims including management of massive ESI identification, review, and production projects
- Large inventory of litigation management skills and experience
- Flexible, scalable, cost-effective teambuilding capabilities
- Work with clients on their political and publicity needs and develop strategies to minimize the impact of public scrutiny on client goodwill.
- Settlement counsel capacity, ADR practitioners
- Robust appellate practice
We have experience litigating the following types of business matters:
- antitrust
- motor vehicle distribution
- business torts
- class actions
- commercial fraud
- commercial financial services
- consumer claims
- contract disputes
- corporate governance
- director and officer liability
- labor and employment
- franchise
- insurance
- intellectual property
- lender liability
- professional liability
- securities
- software licensing
- trade secrets
Chambers Review
Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP has a lauded group with an excellent track record of handling major litigation. It acts for an impressive roster of clients across the full range of commercial and corporate disputes, along with IP and bankruptcy matters. The firm is highly regarded for its expertise in product liability disputes. It represents major companies in the pharmaceutical, manufacturing and healthcare sectors, among others.
Work Highlights
- Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough defended Amir Golestan & MICFO LLC against a DOJ pending charge of wire fraud.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough has a very deep and experienced bench."
"The law firm has a wide range of attorneys who are always outstanding in their areas and particularly able to handle complex cases."
"The law firm is highly responsive."
"Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough has a very deep and experienced bench."
"The law firm has a wide range of attorneys who are always outstanding in their areas and particularly able to handle complex cases."
"The law firm is highly responsive."
Notable Practitioners
David Dukes is recognized for his strength in handling complex commercial litigation, particularly in the pharmaceutical and technology industries. A distinguished trial lawyer, he also has notable expertise in product liability cases.
"He is a fantastic trial lawyer."
Mark Phillips is experienced in handling commercial litigation and product liability cases for clients both locally and nationally. He also has notable expertise in asbestos-related personal injury and wrongful death claims.
Samuel Outten handles unit valuation cases as part of a broad commercial litigation practice, with clients active in various sectors, including architecture.
"He is a high-caliber advocate."
"Samuel is very knowledgeable and practical. He gives good advice and simplifies things when needed."
"His strategic plan for the defense of matters is reassuring and helpful in managing budgets and risks. Samuel is well connected in the legal market in South Carolina."
Bart Daniel handles a range of commercial and white-collar litigation, with a notable presence on cases involving fraud.
"Bart has extensive experience in criminal and civil litigation."
Carmen Harper Thomas has a burgeoning reputation for her commercial disputes expertise, particularly in the manufacturing and healthcare sectors.
"Carmen is an excellent attorney and very focused on client needs."
"She knows her clients' businesses very well."
Ranked Lawyers at
Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP
South Carolina
Members
Provided by Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP
Bart Daniel
Head of Department