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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.
| Russell Robert O'Brien: | Member at The Conrad & Scherer, LLP |
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633 S Federal Hwy Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301-3164 |
| Website: | www.conradscherer.com |
| Phone: | (954) 462-5500 |
| Offices: |
Conrad & Scherer, LLP
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Commercial Litigation Complex Business Litigation
Bank Fraud Litigation Commercial Fraud Litigation Securities & Financial Regulatory Litigation
Creditors' Rights & Bankruptcy
| Association name | Position name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Broward County Bar Association | N/A | N/A |
| Broward County Bar Association | N/A | |
| Broward County Bar Association | N/A | 1900 - 1900 |
| 17th Judicial Circuit | Grievance Committee Member | N/A |
| 17th Judicial Circuit | Grievance Committee Member | 2018 - 1900 |
| 17th Judicial Circuit | Grievance Committee Member | N/A |
| Award name | Grantor | Date granted |
|---|---|---|
| Top Lawyer | South Florida Legal Guide | 2021 |
| Best Lawyers: Ones To Watch | Best Lawyers in America | 2021 |
| Top Lawyer | Fort Lauderdale Illustrated Magazine | 2020 |
| Rising Star | SuperLawyers | 2020 |
| Superstar | Attorney At Law Magazine | 2018 |
| School name | Degree | Graduated |
|---|---|---|
| American University in Cario | N/A | 2003 |
| University of California, Berkeley | Bachelor of Arts | 2003 |
| American University in Cario | 2003 | |
| University of Miami School of Law | Juris Doctor | 2010 |
| Case name | Outcome |
|---|---|
| •Appeared SEC for extensive atty proffers and client interview in connection with violations of Rule 10b of the Exchange Act | |
| •Appeared SEC for extensive atty proffers and client interview in connection with violations of Rule 10b of the Exchange Act | N/A |
| •Represented in jury trial for breach of yacht charter management agreement and fines incurred while yacht was in French waters | N/A |
| •Represented in jury trial for breach of yacht charter management agreement and fines incurred while yacht was in French waters | |
| Challenges to personal jurisdiction and service of process issues under Peruvian law | |
| Defended multiple insurance companies in class actions in connection with Florida’s No-Fault insurance statute | |
| Multi-million dollar insurance fraud scheme: Represented fortune 500 insurance company against Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. | |
| Represented jet engine manufacturer in breach of lease claim and obtained prejudgment writ of attachment on commercial aircraft | |
| Represented jet engine manufacturer in breach of lease claim and obtained prejudgment writ of attachment on commercial aircraft | N/A |
| State | Number | Status | Acquired | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FL | 84542 | Member in Good Standing | 2010 | 04/25/2019 |
| Publication name | Title | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Fort Lauderdale Illustrated | FACES of Fort Lauderdale in Complex Commercial Litigation | 2020 |
| Title | Company name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Associate Attorney | Shutts & Bowen, LLP | 2010 - 2014 |
| Associate Attorney | Blank Rome, LLP Counselrs At Law | 2014 - 2015 |
| Partner | Conrad & Scherer, LLP | N/A |
| Partner | Conrad & Scherer, LLP | 2015 - 1900 |
| Partner | Conrad & Scherer, LLP | N/A |
