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Turning 125: Nelson Mullins Celebrating 125 Years of Legal Service in 2022
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 2021 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 assists clients in regulatory and compliance issues, helping them respond to subpoenas and other alleged violations. She advises clients on their compliance obligations and legal risks in their business. She also helps clients plan and navigate internal investigations. In the financial sector, Erin assists clients in negotiating and drafting master service agreements between banks...
Erin assists clients in regulatory and compliance issues, helping them respond to subpoenas and other alleged violations. She advises clients on their compliance obligations and legal risks in their business. She also helps clients plan and navigate internal investigations. In the financial sector, Erin assists clients in negotiating and drafting master service agreements between banks and FinTechs. She has substantial experience managing and successfully resolving a wide range of complex disputes in federal and state trial courts, mediations, FINRA arbitrations, and government/regulatory inquiries.
and FinTechs. She has substantial experience managing and successfully resolving a wide range of complex disputes in federal and state trial courts, mediations, FINRA arbitrations, and government/regulatory inquiries.
Experience
- Defense of breach of contract actions, including a matter involving Securities Purchase Agreements and counterclaims for breach of contract and 10b-5 claims
- Defense of financial professionals and brokerage firms against multimillion-dollar investor claims in Finra arbitrations (key role on litigation teams that obtained $0 awards/defense verdicts and vacatur of a Finra award in state court)
- Defense of class actions under TCPA involving alleged multibillion-dollar damages, including defeating class certification
- Defense of shareholder action in Delaware Chancery Court
- Defense of ADA cases and assist clients in ADA compliance matters
- Defense of action brought by Receiver for the Nevada Department of Insurance against officers, directors, management company, and reinsurer
- Assist clients in inquiries from Florida Office of Financial Regulation
- Handled third party subpoenas to client from FTC for documents and witness testimony
- Review marketing materials for compliance with advertising laws, including CAN-SPAM Act
- Advise clients on federal and state laws concerning false and misleading statements under Lanham Act and various state laws involving unfair competition and false advertising
- Employment litigation involving non-competes
- Serve as legal advisor to local businesses and court-appointed receivers
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
- Defense of breach of contract actions, including a matter involving Securities Purchase Agreements and counterclaims for breach of contract and 10b-5 claims
- Defense of financial professionals and brokerage firms against multimillion-dollar investor claims in Finra arbitrations (key role on litigation teams that obtained $0 awards/defense verdicts and vacatur of a Finra award in state court)
- Defense of class actions under TCPA involving alleged multibillion-dollar damages, including defeating class certification
- Defense of shareholder action in Delaware Chancery Court
- Defense of ADA cases and assist clients in ADA compliance matters
- Defense of action brought by Receiver for the Nevada Department of Insurance against officers, directors, management company, and reinsurer
- Assist clients in inquiries from Florida Office of Financial Regulation
- Handled third party subpoenas to client from FTC for documents and witness testimony
- Review marketing materials for compliance with advertising laws, including CAN-SPAM Act
- Advise clients on federal and state laws concerning false and misleading statements under Lanham Act and various state laws involving unfair competition and false advertising
- Employment litigation involving non-competes
- Serve as legal advisor to local businesses and court-appointed receivers
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 assists clients in regulatory and compliance issues, helping them respond to subpoenas and other alleged violations. She advises clients on their compliance obligations and legal risks in their business. She also helps clients plan and navigate internal investigations. In the financial sector, Erin assists clients in negotiating and drafting master service agreements between banks... and FinTechs. She has substantial experience managing and successfully resolving a wide range of complex disputes in federal and state trial courts, mediations, FINRA arbitrations, and government/regulatory inquiries.
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.- Defense of breach of contract actions, including a matter involving Securities Purchase Agreements and counterclaims for breach of contract and 10b-5 claims
- Defense of financial professionals and brokerage firms against multimillion-dollar investor claims in Finra arbitrations (key role on litigation teams that obtained $0 awards/defense verdicts and vacatur of a Finra award in state court)
- Defense of class actions under TCPA involving alleged multibillion-dollar damages, including defeating class certification
- Defense of shareholder action in Delaware Chancery Court
- Defense of ADA cases and assist clients in ADA compliance matters
- Defense of action brought by Receiver for the Nevada Department of Insurance against officers, directors, management company, and reinsurer
- Assist clients in inquiries from Florida Office of Financial Regulation
- Handled third party subpoenas to client from FTC for documents and witness testimony
- Review marketing materials for compliance with advertising laws, including CAN-SPAM Act
- Advise clients on federal and state laws concerning false and misleading statements under Lanham Act and various state laws involving unfair competition and false advertising
- Employment litigation involving non-competes
- Serve as legal advisor to local businesses and court-appointed receivers
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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