Litigation partners Michael Marsh and Grasford Smith have been named among Lawdragon’s 500 Leading Lawyers in America, which recognizes plaintiffs’ lawyers and voting rights advocates, litigators and dealmakers who have joined arm in arm to turn the page on hard times. Lawdragon selected the lawyers from journalistic research, submissions by firms and clients, and vetting by peers.

An experienced first chair trial lawyer and trusted counselor, Marsh represents clients in high stakes business disputes and provides strategic input and guidance on business issues. With a wide ranging litigation practice in federal and state courts throughout the United States, he is a go-to resource for clients engaged in disputes involving high stakes securities and other class action defense, proxy contests, shareholders, antitrust, Mergers & Acquisitions, private equity, D&O liability, and higher education.

Smith focuses his practice on complex commercial litigation matters. He has experience representing a diverse range of clients, including Fortune 500 companies, government agencies, athletic leagues, technology companies, and a U.S. Congressman, in addition to a variety of small and medium-sized businesses. He handles local and nationally disputed matters concerning corporate governance, government enforcement actions, non-compete and confidentiality agreements, trade secrets, real estate matters, construction defects, franchises, products liability, eminent domain, and disciplinary/admission matters before the Florida Bar.