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Russell R. O'Brien

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Conrad & Scherer, LLP
  • Recognized Since:
    2021
  • Recognized in:
    Commercial Litigation
  • Law School:
    University of Miami School of Law
  • Lawyer Page:
    https://www.conradscherer.com/...
  • Website:
    http://www.conradscherer.com
  • Firm's Phone Number:
    (954) 856.2485
  • Languages:
    English
  • Location:
    633 South Federal Highway, Eighth Floor
    Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
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Russell O’Brien is a Partner in the Firm’s Fort Lauderdale office and concentrates his practice on contract disputes, securities litigation, fraud (misrepresentation, inducement, transfers, aiding and abetting and conspiracy), fiduciary relationships and business torts, shareholder disputes (direct and derivative), and class action defense. He also has experience in admiralty law, including vessel acquisitions and sales, vessel refurbishment and repair, vessel charter, and foreclosing and defending against necessaries liens and first preferred ship mortgages.

Russell is the Firm’s Administrative Partner and manages the Firm’s eDiscovery department. He regularly advises corporate clients regarding eDiscovery planning and protocols, e-Retention, and litigation concerning eDiscovery disputes.

Russell has represented Fortune 500 companies, small businesses and individuals in both jury and bench trials, and has wide-ranging courtroom experience in both state and federal court. Prior to joining Conrad & Scherer, Mr. O’Brien practiced at an AM 100 law firm, primarily representing financial institutions in class action litigation.

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Lawyer Bio

Russell O’Brien is a Partner in the Firm’s Fort Lauderdale office and concentrates his practice on contract disputes, securities litigation, fraud (misrepresentation, inducement, transfers, aiding and abetting and conspiracy), fiduciary relationships and business torts, shareholder disputes (direct and derivative), and class action defense. He also has experience in admiralty law, including vessel acquisitions and sales, vessel refurbishment and repair, vessel charter, and foreclosing and defending against necessaries liens and first preferred ship mortgages.

Russell is the Firm’s Administrative Partner and manages the Firm’s eDiscovery department. He regularly advises corporate clients regarding eDiscovery planning and protocols, e-Retention, and litigation concerning eDiscovery disputes.

Russell has represented Fortune 500 companies, small businesses and individuals in both jury and bench trials, and has wide-ranging courtroom experience in both state and federal court. Prior to joining Conrad & Scherer, Mr. O’Brien practiced at an AM 100 law firm, primarily representing financial institutions in class action litigation.

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Education:

  • University of Miami School of Law, J.D., magna cum laude, graduated 2010
  • University of California Berkeley, B.A., graduated 2003

Bar Admissions:

  • Florida, 2010
 

Court Admissions:

  • United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida
  • United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida
  • United States Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Florida

Affiliations:

  • 17th Judicial Circuit Grievance - Committee Member
  • Broward County Bar Association - Member

Recognized in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch for work in:

  • Commercial Litigation
 

Awards:

  • Recognized as a Best Lawyer: Ones To Watch in Commercial Litigation for The Best Lawyers in America©, 2021
  • Listed in South Florida Legal Guide, “Top Lawyer”, 2021
  • Listed in Fort Lauderdale Illustrated Magazine, “Top Lawyer”, 2020
  • Selected as Florida Super Lawyers® “Rising Star”, 2020
  • Listed as one of the “FACES of Fort Lauderdale” in Complex Commercial Litigation by Fort Lauderdale Illustrated Magazine, 2020
  • Listed in Attorney At Law Magazine, “Rising Star”, 2018

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Additional Practice Areas

Bank Fraud Litigation

Commercial Fraud Litigation

Complex Business Litigation

 

 

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Firm Details

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Conrad & Scherer, LLP
http://www.conradscherer.com
 
Headquarters
633 South Federal Highway, Eighth Floor
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
(954) 462.5500
4 Office Locations
in 2 Countries

Ecuador

Ecuador

Quito, Ecuador

Edificio Officenter, Suite 304

Avenida Pampite S/N y Chimborazo - Cumbayá

Quito

Ecuador

593 2 601 4621

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United States

United States

New York

New York

New York, NY

One Rockefeller Plaza, 10th Floor

New York, NY 10020

United States

(212) 835.8785

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North Carolina

North Carolina

Brevard, NC

147 East Main Street, Suite 300

Brevard, NC 28712

United States

(828) 210.1080

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Lawyer Case History

Represented jet engine manufacturer in breach of lease claim and obtained prejudgment writ of attachment on commercial aircraft.

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Appeared before SEC for extensive attorney proffers and client interview in connection with violations of Rule 10b of the Exchange Act

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Represented company in jury trial for breach of yacht charter management agreement and fines incurred while yacht was in French waters

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Represented South American business and individuals in cross-border dispute, including challenges to personal jurisdiction and service of process issues under Peruvian law

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Defended multiple insurance companies in class actions in connection with Florida’s No-Fault insurance statute, including negotiating settlement, final fairness hearings, and issues regarding notice to class members

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