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Christina Lehm
Partner
Suite 2700
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33394
As outside legal counsel, Christina Lehm advises her U.S. and international clients in business disputes and represents them through all stages of litigation in state and federal courts and in arbitration. She brings more than 25 years of combined business and legal experience along with her multicultural background and global perspective. Her U.S. and international...
As outside legal counsel, Christina Lehm advises her U.S. and international clients in business disputes and represents them through all stages of litigation in state and federal courts and in arbitration. She brings more than 25 years of combined business and legal experience along with her multicultural background and global perspective. Her U.S. and international clients value her business acumen and her commitment to understanding their unique business objectives and strategic goals.
As their U.S. legal counsel, Christina’s clients benefit from her experience in litigating a variety of complex business disputes. In addition to partnership disputes and claims of breach of contract, Christina also handles claims of unfair and deceptive trade practices, tortious interference, and civil RICO claims.
Christina defends Civil False Claims Act cases brought by alleged whistleblowers and has defended a number of clients in federal litigation that implicates federal legislation in highly regulated industries, such as healthcare providers and healthcare clinics.
Christina’s clients appreciate her ability to represent them throughout the entire proceeding from inception through trial and appeals, having one go-to-person to communicate with throughout all stages of the case.
As a native of Denmark, Christina began her career in business in Europe before moving to the United States where she later pursued a career in law. Her European background allows her to bridge the cultural differences that international businesses may experience when they conduct business in the U.S., and she helps them navigate the differences in the legal systems when they are involved in litigation in the U.S.
clients value her business acumen and her commitment to understanding their unique business objectives and strategic goals.
As their U.S. legal counsel, Christina’s clients benefit from her experience in litigating a variety of complex business disputes. In addition to partnership disputes and claims of breach of contract, Christina also handles claims of unfair and deceptive trade practices, tortious interference, and civil RICO claims.
Christina defends Civil False Claims Act cases brought by alleged whistleblowers and has defended a number of clients in federal litigation that implicates federal legislation in highly regulated industries, such as healthcare providers and healthcare clinics.
Christina’s clients appreciate her ability to represent them throughout the entire proceeding from inception through trial and appeals, having one go-to-person to communicate with throughout all stages of the case.
As a native of Denmark, Christina began her career in business in Europe before moving to the United States where she later pursued a career in law. Her European background allows her to bridge the cultural differences that international businesses may experience when they conduct business in the U.S., and she helps them navigate the differences in the legal systems when they are involved in litigation in the U.S.
Experience
Experience
Litigation:
- State Farm Mut. Auto. Ins. Co. v. Performance Orthopaedics & Neurosurgery, LLC, 278 F. Supp. 3d 1307 (S.D. Fla. 2017)
- US ex rel. Florida Society of Anesthesiologists, v. Choudhry, et al., 13–cv–02603 (M.D. Fla. June 14, 2017)
Appellate:
- Vital Pharm., Inc. v. Prof'l Supplements, LLC, 210 So. 3d 766, 768 (Fla. 4th DCA 2017). Reversal of award of attorneys’ fees as damages for the entry of a wrongful injunction where no bond had been posted.
Previous Professional Experience
- Christina is a native of Denmark and is fluent in Danish, English, and German, and conversational in Swedish and Norwegian. She has a background in business in Europe and the United States.
- Christina worked in the fashion and retail industries in New York, NY, and in Denmark, as a buyer, national sales manager, and national merchandise manager for two international brands, helping them establish and expand their retail presence in the United States.
Languages
- Danish
- German
- Swedish
- Norwegian
Education
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Nova Southeastern University Shepard Broad College of Law,
JD,
summa cum laude
(2014)
- Senior Associate, Nova Southeastern University Law Review
- Oral Advocate, Moot Court travel team
- Aarhus University, BS, Economics and Business Administration (1994)
Admissions
- Florida
- U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit
- U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida
- U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida
Practice Areas
Experience
Litigation:
- State Farm Mut. Auto. Ins. Co. v. Performance Orthopaedics & Neurosurgery, LLC, 278 F. Supp. 3d 1307 (S.D. Fla. 2017)
- US ex rel. Florida Society of Anesthesiologists, v. Choudhry, et al., 13–cv–02603 (M.D. Fla. June 14, 2017)
Appellate:
- Vital Pharm., Inc. v. Prof'l Supplements, LLC, 210 So. 3d 766, 768 (Fla. 4th DCA 2017). Reversal of award of attorneys’ fees as damages for the entry of a wrongful injunction where no bond had been posted.
Previous Professional Experience
- Christina is a native of Denmark and is fluent in Danish, English, and German, and conversational in Swedish and Norwegian. She has a background in business in Europe and the United States.
- Christina worked in the fashion and retail industries in New York, NY, and in Denmark, as a buyer, national sales manager, and national merchandise manager for two international brands, helping them establish and expand their retail presence in the United States.
Languages
- Danish
- German
- Swedish
- Norwegian
Media
Recognitions
- Fort Lauderdale Illustrated’s Top Lawyers List, Healthcare Law (2023)
- The Best Lawyers in America® Ones to Watch, Health Care Law (2021–2025)
Professional Activities
- American Bar Association
- The Florida Bar
- Co–chair – Women in Leadership Committee, Broward County Bar Association
- Received certificate of completion, MIT "Artificial Intelligence: Implications for Business Strategy" (part of MIT's Executive Program; a collaboration between MIT Sloan School of Management and MIT Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Laboratory)
As outside legal counsel, Christina Lehm advises her U.S. and international clients in business disputes and represents them through all stages of litigation in state and federal courts and in arbitration. She brings more than 25 years of combined business and legal experience along with her multicultural background and global perspective. Her U.S. and international... clients value her business acumen and her commitment to understanding their unique business objectives and strategic goals.
As their U.S. legal counsel, Christina’s clients benefit from her experience in litigating a variety of complex business disputes. In addition to partnership disputes and claims of breach of contract, Christina also handles claims of unfair and deceptive trade practices, tortious interference, and civil RICO claims.
Christina defends Civil False Claims Act cases brought by alleged whistleblowers and has defended a number of clients in federal litigation that implicates federal legislation in highly regulated industries, such as healthcare providers and healthcare clinics.
Christina’s clients appreciate her ability to represent them throughout the entire proceeding from inception through trial and appeals, having one go-to-person to communicate with throughout all stages of the case.
As a native of Denmark, Christina began her career in business in Europe before moving to the United States where she later pursued a career in law. Her European background allows her to bridge the cultural differences that international businesses may experience when they conduct business in the U.S., and she helps them navigate the differences in the legal systems when they are involved in litigation in the U.S.
Experience
The 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.Experience
Litigation:
- State Farm Mut. Auto. Ins. Co. v. Performance Orthopaedics & Neurosurgery, LLC, 278 F. Supp. 3d 1307 (S.D. Fla. 2017)
- US ex rel. Florida Society of Anesthesiologists, v. Choudhry, et al., 13–cv–02603 (M.D. Fla. June 14, 2017)
Appellate:
- Vital Pharm., Inc. v. Prof'l Supplements, LLC, 210 So. 3d 766, 768 (Fla. 4th DCA 2017). Reversal of award of attorneys’ fees as damages for the entry of a wrongful injunction where no bond had been posted.
Previous Professional Experience
- Christina is a native of Denmark and is fluent in Danish, English, and German, and conversational in Swedish and Norwegian. She has a background in business in Europe and the United States.
- Christina worked in the fashion and retail industries in New York, NY, and in Denmark, as a buyer, national sales manager, and national merchandise manager for two international brands, helping them establish and expand their retail presence in the United States.
Languages
- Danish
- German
- Swedish
- Norwegian
Education
-
Nova Southeastern University Shepard Broad College of Law,
JD,
summa cum laude
(2014)
- Senior Associate, Nova Southeastern University Law Review
- Oral Advocate, Moot Court travel team
- Aarhus University, BS, Economics and Business Administration (1994)
Admissions
- Florida
- U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit
- U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida
- U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida
Practice Areas
- Appellate Practice & Legal Strategies
- Commercial Litigation & Business Torts
- False Advertising & Unfair Trade Practices
- Healthcare Government Investigations & Litigation
- Healthcare Qui Tam Investigations & Litigation
- International
- International Arbitration
Industries
- Fort Lauderdale Illustrated’s Top Lawyers List, Healthcare Law (2023)
- The Best Lawyers in America® Ones to Watch, Health Care Law (2021–2025)
- American Bar Association
- The Florida Bar
- Co–chair – Women in Leadership Committee, Broward County Bar Association
- Received certificate of completion, MIT "Artificial Intelligence: Implications for Business Strategy" (part of MIT's Executive Program; a collaboration between MIT Sloan School of Management and MIT Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Laboratory)
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