Otterbourg Expands Litigation Practice with the Hiring of William Moran
September 24, 2018
Otterbourg P.C. announced that William M. Moran has joined the firm as a member in the litigation department. His practice focuses on commercial litigation, crisis management, investigations, and white collar crime. He joins Otterbourg from Gibbons LLP, where he was a partner.
Mr. Moran represents banks, securities firms and other financial services companies, public and private corporations, partnerships, investment companies, shareholders, and individuals, most often in complex securities, consumer finance, or commercial litigation. He has extensive experience counseling corporate and individual clients on securities issues, crisis management issues arising from high-profile events.
“Bill is a talented trial lawyer who is adept at managing high-pressure situations,” said Richard L. Stehl, Otterbourg’s chairman. “He is a strong addition to the firm’s litigation department who will provide our clients wise counsel on crisis management, investigations and a wide range of other issues.”
Mr. Moran said, “Otterbourg’s reputation as one of the top law firm’s serving the financial services industry in New York provides me with a great opportunity to expand my practice serving banks and securities firms while also growing the crisis work I do for both businesses and individuals facing various legal and reputational challenges.”
Mr. Moran has litigated, tried (both jury and non-jury), and appealed cases in federal and state courts, and has significant experience in arbitration and regulatory/compliance proceedings in cases arising from the securities and banking laws. He is a member of the New York State Bar Association and the Securities Industry and Financial Markets Association (SIFMA).
About Otterbourg P.C.
Otterbourg P.C. offers clients a unique combination of legal insight and practical solutions and is known for its integrity, legal expertise, stability and business knowledge. The firm, established more than 100 years ago, regularly represents clients in matters of national and international scope, including banks, finance companies, hedge funds, private equity firms, real estate investment firms, corporate clients and high net-worth individuals. The firm’s practice areas include domestic and cross-border financings, litigation and alternative dispute resolutions, real estate, restructuring and bankruptcy proceedings, mergers and acquisitions and other corporate transactions, and trusts and estates.