Berman Fink Van Horn

Firm overview:

Atlanta-based Berman Fink Van Horn (BFV) is a go-to firm for clients looking for advice on non-compete and trade secrets issues, as well as employment, business and real estate-related matters.

The firm’s experience in issues surrounding restrictive covenants and trade secrets matters spans nearly every industry. BFV is adept at defending fast-moving, high-stakes cases as well as counselling companies on issues such as onboarding employees. The firm is also called on to lead litigation concerning the hiring of employee teams from a competitor, often resulting in multiple-state proceedings.

Clients praise the firm’s “wise counsel” and “the detail and preparation” provided by the team, with one saying it delivered “some of the finest legal work I have ever seen”.

Team overview:

BFV has a 15-strong team in its non-compete and trade secrets practice, who counsel clients on avoiding litigation as well as standing ready to assist when contentious matters arise.

Business and employment litigation specialist Benjamin Fink can “really get to the heart of the dispute” according to peers, and is highly experienced in the area. Ranked as a Notable individual in the WIPR Global Trade Secrets Rankings 2024, he enters these rankings in the Recommended category.

Shareholder Lea Dearing is particularly skilled in using data forensics and electronic data to win trade secrets and restrictive covenants cases, and has spoken widely on the topic.