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In January 1897, attorney P.H. Nelson left his position as solicitor of the Fifth Judicial Circuit to set up a private law practice in Columbia, S.C. The State newspaper contained a short but prescient news item on Jan. 26 about the endeavor, which noted that "the new firm should meet with great success."
And they were right. Today, Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP offers legal services in 15 states and the District of Columbia from 31 offices with 930+ attorneys, policy advisors, and professionals. It is the 71st largest law firm in the nation based on 2020 gross revenues, according to The American Lawyer’s Am Law 100, a legal news organization that tracks law firm growth.
Throughout 2022, Nelson Mullins will be sharing seminal events from its history that highlight its growth from a one-man firm in 1897 to where we are today. Click here to learn more.
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Erin Kolmansberger
Partner
21st Floor
Miami, FL 33131
Erin practices in the areas of complex commercial litigation in federal and state trial courts and before arbitral panels.
She represents clients ranging from entrepreneurs, receivers, and small businesses to Fortune 500 companies in major litigation, including ADA compliance and litigation, breach of fiduciary duty, negligence, breach of contract actions, and defending class actions brought under...
Erin practices in the areas of complex commercial litigation in federal and state trial courts and before arbitral panels.
She represents clients ranging from entrepreneurs, receivers, and small businesses to Fortune 500 companies in major litigation, including ADA compliance and litigation, breach of fiduciary duty, negligence, breach of contract actions, and defending class actions brought under the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA).
the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA).
Experience
- Has experience in the defense of brokerage firms and institutions against multimillion–dollar claims asserted by customers in state and federal court and in FINRA arbitration proceedings. In this context, has played key roles on litigation teams that have obtained: dismissals of state claims with prejudice; defense verdicts; and vacatur of an arbitration award
- Has defended multimillion–dollar class actions filed in California and Florida. In a class action lawsuit under the Telephone Consumer Protection Act, led a team of 80–plus attorneys in targeted e–discovery and was part of the litigation team that defeated class certification
- Defends ADA cases and assists clients in ADA compliance matters
- Works closely with general counsel and co-counsel throughout the country in the management and organization of complex multi–jurisdictional litigation
Education
- Roger Williams University School of Law, JD (2006)
- Rutgers University, BS, Marketing (2003)
Admissions
- Florida
- New Jersey
- Pennsylvania
Clerkships
- Law Clerk, the Honorable Michael Haas, Burlington County Superior Court (2006 - 2007)
Practice Areas
- Has experience in the defense of brokerage firms and institutions against multimillion–dollar claims asserted by customers in state and federal court and in FINRA arbitration proceedings. In this context, has played key roles on litigation teams that have obtained: dismissals of state claims with prejudice; defense verdicts; and vacatur of an arbitration award
- Has defended multimillion–dollar class actions filed in California and Florida. In a class action lawsuit under the Telephone Consumer Protection Act, led a team of 80–plus attorneys in targeted e–discovery and was part of the litigation team that defeated class certification
- Defends ADA cases and assists clients in ADA compliance matters
- Works closely with general counsel and co-counsel throughout the country in the management and organization of complex multi–jurisdictional litigation
Media
Recognitions
- Daily Business Review's On the Rise Award (2020)
- Cystic Fibrosis Foundation 40 Under 40 Outstanding Lawyers of South Florida Award (2019)
- Super Lawyers Rising Star, New Jersey Super Lawyers (2011)
- Thomas Forkin Inns of Court Associate of the Year (2010)
Professional Activities
- Member, Florida Bar Association
- Member, Florida Association for Women Lawyers (FAWL), Miami-Dade Chapter
- Member, Dade County Bar Association
Community
- University of Miami School of Law, Forum on Technology in the Legal Profession Committee (2018)
- Miami Children's Museum, Not So Scary Family Halloween Bash Planning Committee (2016–2017)
Leadership
- Advisory Board member, Babson College’s Miami Women Innovating Now (“WIN”) Lab
Erin practices in the areas of complex commercial litigation in federal and state trial courts and before arbitral panels.
She represents clients ranging from entrepreneurs, receivers, and small businesses to Fortune 500 companies in major litigation, including ADA compliance and litigation, breach of fiduciary duty, negligence, breach of contract actions, and defending class actions brought under... the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA).
Experience
Following is a selected sampling of matters and is provided for informational purposes only. Past success does not indicate the likelihood of success in any future matter.- Has experience in the defense of brokerage firms and institutions against multimillion–dollar claims asserted by customers in state and federal court and in FINRA arbitration proceedings. In this context, has played key roles on litigation teams that have obtained: dismissals of state claims with prejudice; defense verdicts; and vacatur of an arbitration award
- Has defended multimillion–dollar class actions filed in California and Florida. In a class action lawsuit under the Telephone Consumer Protection Act, led a team of 80–plus attorneys in targeted e–discovery and was part of the litigation team that defeated class certification
- Defends ADA cases and assists clients in ADA compliance matters
- Works closely with general counsel and co-counsel throughout the country in the management and organization of complex multi–jurisdictional litigation
Education
- Roger Williams University School of Law, JD (2006)
- Rutgers University, BS, Marketing (2003)
Admissions
- Florida
- New Jersey
- Pennsylvania
Clerkships
- Law Clerk, The Honorable Michael Haas, Burlington County Superior Court (2006 - 2007)
Practice Areas
- Blockchain & Digital Currency
- FinTech
- Broker Dealers & Investment Management Litigation
- Commercial Litigation & Business Torts
- Consumer Financial Services
- Litigation
- Class Action & Multi-Claim Litigation
Industries
- Daily Business Review's On the Rise Award (2020)
- Cystic Fibrosis Foundation 40 Under 40 Outstanding Lawyers of South Florida Award (2019)
- Super Lawyers Rising Star, New Jersey Super Lawyers (2011)
- Thomas Forkin Inns of Court Associate of the Year (2010)
- Member, Florida Bar Association
- Member, Florida Association for Women Lawyers (FAWL), Miami-Dade Chapter
- Member, Dade County Bar Association
- University of Miami School of Law, Forum on Technology in the Legal Profession Committee (2018)
- Miami Children's Museum, Not So Scary Family Halloween Bash Planning Committee (2016–2017)
- Advisory Board member, Babson College’s Miami Women Innovating Now (“WIN”) Lab
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