Litigation Services
Zealous representation in complex disputes, led by experienced attorneys and former DOJ prosecutors
Overview
Our litigators are intensely client-focused with the experience and acumen to protect clients and advance their objectives in courtrooms and other fora across the country. Whether representing individuals or companies in significant, bet-the-company scenarios or routine commercial disputes, we work tirelessly and intelligently to achieve the best outcomes, taking the time to learn and understand a client’s business and rise to challenges together.
Scale’s nationwide litigation team represents clients across a range of industries in civil litigation and dispute resolution, white collar, and regulatory enforcement actions at the state and federal levels. We also assist clients with investigations, compliance programs, and risk management.
Our Approach
Our litigation team has significant experience handling complex, high-stakes, and multi-faceted investigations with a focus on mitigating significant legal, regulatory and reputational risk. We often work collaboratively with other Scale practice groups to leverage the firm’s deep bench of legal talent and industry expertise. Working together allows us to take a more holistic approach with the highest level of expertise and achieve the best outcomes for our clients.

Areas of Practice
Working with industry-leading corporations, emerging companies, and individuals, we routinely assist with the following matters:
- Brand Protection
- Class Action & Commercial Litigation
- Civil Government Investigations
- Financial Services Litigation
- Litigation Finance
- Real Estate Litigation
- Investigations & White Collar
- IP Litigation
What Sets us Apart
Former DOJ Prosecutors, Investigations & White Collar Crime Expertise
Our clients include companies, organizations, and individual targets, subjects and witnesses on a wide range of matters, including criminal defense, government and internal investigations, regulatory inquiries relating to Title VII, False Claims Act, SEC violations and more. Led by former DOJ prosecutors, we take a detailed and strategic approach.
Experience Across a Diverse Set of Client Matters
Our clients are as diverse as our practice. We’ve represented:
- Executives and companies in investigations, including when they are exposed to DOJ criminal investigation or prosecutions facing a wide array of alleged conduct, including situations involving the possibility of international extradition.
- Companies and individuals exposed to investigations into sensitive and high-priority matters.
- Individuals and companies needing help with subpoena intake and response, regulatory complaints and inquiries, and small claims complaints.
- Companies seeking bespoke corporate compliance programs that align with their operations and structure.
- Companies in a variety of regulatory and litigation matters involving “true lender” claims and defending bank partnership models between fintechs and financial institutions.
- Companies and individuals in ERISA litigation, Department of Labor investigations, and non-party subpoena receipts.
- Individual cases and class actions related to breach of contract claims and violations of UDAAP and consumer protection statutes, as well as federal claims under the Telephone Consumer Protection Act, Truth In Lending Act, Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, Equal Credit Opportunity Act, and Fair Credit Reporting Act.
Meet The Team
David Reidy
Adam Forest
Jamie Wells
Robert S. “Bob” Gans
Peter Lallas
Katie Sweeten
Robin Shofner
Garrett Ordower
Samer Korkor
Alexander Gershen
Timothy Furin
Matthew B. Burke
Kristin Bohm
Andres Idarraga
Sabina Schiller
Mary Spooner
Andy Baxter
Melissa H.D. Balough
Ayala Magder
Corey Pedersen
Whitney Joubert
Nicole Baldocchi
Josefin Nilsson
Maria Talarowski
Overview
We advise growth-oriented businesses across all industries – from ambitious startups and their founders to well-established corporations – on a wide range of corporate, commercial, and securities needs, leveraging extensive legal and business experience, deep industry knowledge, and a shared love of entrepreneurship to support clients as they scale for growth.
Corporate & Securities Legal Services
Entrepreneurial attorneys with a passion for building innovative companies at all stages of growth

















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Core Services
Counsel Made for Evolving Industries
As industries transform at unprecedented speed, business leaders need counsel that can see around corners. We anticipate challenges, capture opportunities, and stay ahead of shifting markets.
Meet The Team
A national team of proven experts that bring business, litigation, and regulatory expertise.

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A national team of proven experts that bring business, litigation, and regulatory expertise.
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Thomas Soave
Gardner Bell
Patrick Diehl
Tyler Hayden
Brian Elliott
Charles R. “Chuck” Kraus
Jefferson Lin
Cullen Schlievert
Cary Ullman
Charles Caliman
Marissa Fox

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