Practice Areas
- Class Actions & Multi-District Litigation
- ERISA & Benefits
- Government, Internal Investigations & Criminal Defense
- Litigation
- Securities, Corporate Governance & Sarbanes-Oxley
Education
- B.A., University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, 1991
- J.D., Temple University, 2002, magna cum laude; Law Review
Bar & Court Admissions
- North Carolina, 2002
- All U.S. District Courts in North Carolina
- U.S. Court of Appeals - Eighth Circuit
- U.S. Court of Appeals - Ninth Circuit
Mark A. Nebrig
Mark Nebrig acts as an advocate for his business clients -- whether in state and federal court, arbitrations, or mediation. Working proactively with his clients, he assesses the risks and weighs the legal and economic benefits associated with a business dispute in order to maximize the advantages and minimize the disadvantages of legal action.
A former licensed broker, Mr. Nebrig represents various broker-dealers in customer disputes before FINRA and advises securities industry entities involved in regulatory investigations, inquiries, and litigation. He advises public companies in their communications and responses to the SEC. Mr. Nebrig also has assisted various clients affected by massive hedge fund scams.
His practice also focuses on ERISA litigation, where he represents companies in individual and class action healthcare and ESOP benefit and trustee disputes. Notably, Mr. Nebrig has represented business clients in union disputes involving the legacy costs of union retiree health and welfare benefits.
Representative Cases
Martin v. Banc of America Securities, FINRA case no. 08-00319 (2009). Successfully defended and tried Sarbanes-Oxley whistleblower complaint brought by a former trader.
Strong v. Gateway Homes, case no. 06-CVS-7672 (2007). Obtained jury verdict and full damages against builder defendant for breach of contract.
Griffin v. Morgan Stanley, et al., NASD case no. 05-00387 (2006). Obtained successful decision defending national brokerage firm and top producing brokers against various customer claims including unsuitability, negligence, and failure to supervise.
Rexam Inc. v. United Steel Workers of America, 2006 WL 2530304 (D. Minn. August 31, 2006). Member of trial team that won summary judgment in ERISA class action involving health and welfare benefits for class of former Steelworker retirees.
Lockhart v. Wachovia Securities, Morgan Stanley, et al., NASD case no. 03-08862 (2005). Successfully defended national brokerage firm against various customer claims including fund-swapping and unauthorized trading.
Hagie v. Morgan Stanley, case no. 03-CVS-01233 (2005). Obtained dismissal of state court customer claim against firm and multiple brokers for various securities violations.
Of Note
- Selected for inclusion to the 2011 and 2012 North Carolina Rising Star list, which is included in the North Carolina Super Lawyers magazine.
- Selected as a 2010 Emerging Legal Leaders finalist, which is included in North Carolina Lawyers Weekly.
- Former NASD-licensed broker
- Coordinator of MVA/ Legal Aid of North Carolina landlord/tenant pro bono partnership
- Member and Sub-Committee Chair of Recruiting Committee
- Selected as Legal Aid of North Carolina's 2010 Pro Bono Attorney of the Year.
News
- MVA attorneys honored by NC Super Lawyers
- Mark Nebrig Selected as Mecklenburg County Bar's Pro Bono Attorney of the Year
- Moore & Van Allen Announces New Members
Professional Affiliations
- North Carolina Bar Association