Alan Kaufman

Creatively solving clients’ problems and resolving their litigation disputes

New York, New York, United States

About

“Nothing great was ever achieved without enthusiasm.” - Ralph Waldo Emerson Alan genuinely loves being a lawyer and his enthusiasm, creativity and ingenuity make a difference. His passion leads him to partner with his clients and litigate effectively with an eye towards the business goals and economic realities of the engagement. These qualities lead clients repeatedly to turn to Alan when they need an aggressive but practical approach to bringing, defending, or avoiding litigation. Alan has successfully litigated complex, commercial cases in New York, New Jersey state and federal courts. His practice involves a wide range of matters, including business tort disputes, breach of contract actions, mortgage, mortgage-backed securities and real estate related litigation, intellectual property infringement, insurance coverage cases, and appeals. Alan also regularly counsels clients in the development, licensing, and protection of intellectual property, and on unfair competition, the Lanham Act, and trademark and infringement. Alan also routinely assists clients in the registration and prosecution of trademarks and other issues relating to the protection of intellectual property rights. Alan is admitted in state and federal courts in New York, New Jersey and Pennsylvania.

Experience

  • Partner, Chair of Litigation for New York office at Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough
    Apr 2019 - Present · 7 yrs 3 mos

    Nelson Mullins in is a full service law firm with offices in New York, California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Maryland, Massachusetts, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Washington D.C., and West Virginia

  • Partner at Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP
    May 2014 - Apr 2019 · 5 yrs

    Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP is a full service law firm with offices in New York, Arizona, California, Florida, Illinois, Indiana, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Missouri, Rhode Island, and Wisconsin

  • Partner at McKenna Long & Aldridge LLP
    Jun 2008 - Apr 2014 · 5 yrs 11 mos

    McKenna Long & Aldridge is a full service law firm with offices in New York, Atlanta, Washington DC, San Diego, Orange County (CA), Los Angeles, San Francisco, Rancho Sante Fe (CA), Denver, Albany (NY), and Brussels

  • Associate at Thacher Proffitt & Wood LLP
    Oct 1999 - Jun 2008 · 8 yrs 9 mos