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Civil Litigation & Disputes
Civil Litigation & Disputes
Spiro Harrison & Nelson attorneys boast a rich tradition of representing corporations and individuals in high-stakes commercial litigation, serving as both plaintiff and defense counsel, and in alternative dispute resolution matters. Our expertise encompasses a wide array of areas including antitrust, securities fraud, intellectual property disputes, fiduciary duty issues, founder and shareholder conflicts, and business-to-business litigation.
Attorneys in Spiro Harrison & Nelson’s Complex Commercial Litigation & Dispute Resolution group have represented clients while at some of the most prominent New York and international law firms. As a boutique litigation firm, we pride ourselves on taking the same aggressive and responsive approach to complex litigation that we did at our predecessor firms, but with the advantages of a boutique law firm model. This includes unique approaches to aligning our interests with clients through alternative fee models and strategic evaluation of all aspects of our clients’ matters. We’ve positioned our firm to be a valuable alternative for clients to consider for all types of complex commercial litigation matters.
Investment Fund Practice
Spiro Harrison & Nelson’s investment funds practice handles a spectrum of disputes involving fund owners, managers, and investors. Furthermore, we provide comprehensive legal support to portfolio companies of private equity funds, serving as their external general counsel. We adeptly navigate disputes on their behalf with third parties, ensuring the protection of their interests and fostering resolution.
FINRA Arbitration
Spiro Harrison & Nelson’s FINRA arbitration practice is bolstered by deep experience in disputes relating to allegations of, among others, unsuitable investment recommendations, misrepresentation, fraud, breach of fiduciary duty, failure to supervise, unauthorized trading, and excessive trading. In addition, we have experience assisting financial advisors with expungement of disclosures from their CRD records, as well as assisting firms in their responses to state and federal securities and insurance regulators. Our attorneys have mediated numerous customer-member disputes as well, always ensuring the most positive and cost-effective result for our clients. Our attorneys both represent parties in FINRA arbitrations and serve as arbitrators on FINRA’s arbitration panel.
We pride ourselves on taking on complex and challenging cases with creative, out-of-the-box approaches to achieving our clients’ goals.