Robinson Bradshaw Litigators Recognized on Benchmark's 40 & Under Hot List

Six Robinson Bradshaw attorneys were named to Benchmark Litigation's annual 40 & Under Hot List, honoring the achievements of the nation's top young talent age 40 or younger. The six litigators are:

Nathan C. Chase Jr. – Chase has extensive experience in antitrust matters, including defending clients in nationwide antitrust class actions; representing clients in connection with antitrust investigations conducted by the Department of Justice, Federal Trade Commission and state attorneys general; and counseling clients with respect to antitrust issues raised by contractual relationships. He also advises clients with respect to the antitrust implications of mergers and acquisitions. In addition, Chase represents clients in major litigation involving trade secrets, unfair trade practices and breach of contract.

Pearlynn G. Houck – A versatile litigator and adviser, Houck represents companies and executives in complex business and employment disputes and bet-the-company litigation. She has experience in matters involving fraud, breach of contract, restrictive covenants, financial products, securities, professional negligence and trade secrets. Her recent experience includes various multidistrict class actions involving collegiate athletics.

Susan M. Huber – Huber represents employers and executives in employment and business disputes, assists with internal and governmental investigations, and advises on a variety of employment and human resources concerns, including discrimination and harassment claims, wage and hour compliance, hiring and termination, noncompetition agreements, and policy development and administration. She also provides employment law training to managers and employees to help reduce litigation risk.

David C. Kimball – Kimball is a business litigator who routinely assists both companies and other institutions in resolving complex disputes. He represents a wide range of clients in litigation concerning construction defects and payment claims, breach of contract claims, commercial leasing disputes and creditors' rights. Kimball also has experience in a general counsel role, advising colleges and universities concerning compliance with Title IX and other federal laws that can often result in litigation.

Andrew W.J. Tarr – Tarr has broad litigation experience, representing clients in a variety of complex business disputes. A significant focus of his practice involves bankruptcy and creditors' rights, including representation of secured and unsecured creditors, private equity funds and acquirers of assets. Tarr also handles litigation involving shareholder and corporate governance disputes, corporate merger litigation, fiduciary duties and real estate.

Erik R. Zimmerman – Zimmerman helps clients resolve complex disputes. He focuses on appellate litigation, drawing on his experience as a law clerk for Chief Justice John G. Roberts Jr. of the U.S. Supreme Court. Zimmerman has substantial experience in antitrust matters, including class action defense and counseling on transactional antitrust issues. His practice also covers business litigation, trade secrets, unfair trade practices and constitutional law.