Practice Areas
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 NASD and NYSE and advises securities industry entities involved in regulatory investigations, inquiries and litigation.
His practice also focuses on ERISA litigation, where he represents companies in individual and class action healthcare and ESOP benefit disputes. For the past four years, Mr. Nebrig has represented a business client against the Steelworker and Machinist unions and their retirees in an ERISA dispute involving the legacy costs of union retiree health and welfare benefits.
Representative Cases
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
- Former NASD-licensed broker
- Served on Temple Law Review
- Member, Temple’s National Trial Team, earning two regional championships
- Recipient, Temple’s Barrister Award for excellence in trial advocacy
Professional Affiliations
- North Carolina Bar Association