An experienced first chair trial lawyer and trusted counselor, Michael Marsh represents clients in high stakes business disputes and provides strategic input and guidance on business issues. With a wide-ranging litigation practice in federal and state courts throughout the United States, he is a go-to resource for clients engaged in disputes involving sophisticated commercial contracts, securities and other class action defense, proxy contests, shareholders, mergers & acquisitions, private equity, and D&O liability. Recognized by Chambers and Benchmark Litigation as a Litigation Star, Michael has served as lead trial counsel in many jury and bench trials across the country on behalf of clients in various industries.
Outside of the courtroom, clients turn to Michael for counsel on day-to-day operations, high value employment matters, major restructurings, and navigating corporate governance and compliance issues, including federal and state agency investigations.
Michael is a member of Akerman’s Executive Committee, a member of the International Association of Defense Counsel (IADC), a past chair of Akerman’s Equality and Inclusion Committee, a fellow of the Leadership Council on Legal Diversity, and the chair of Friends of South Florida Autism.
