Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP

Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP‘s automotive law group works with automakers and equipment manufacturers, advising Ford, Hyundai, Tesla, and Kubota in a diverse assortment of transactions, disputes, regulatory queries and compliance matters. The team is headed by its senior partners, which includes the Columbia-based Steven McKelvey and Ronnie McMahan  , the former being a key point contact for automakers and distributors, including dealership establishment, termination, allocations, and manufacturer issues, and McMahan remaining a specialist in manufacturer and distributor litigation. Richard Otera is highly active in regulatory and commercial matters pertaining to franchises, distribution law, and disputes for international automakers such as Honda and Subaru, and heads the Los Angeles office. Andy Bertron , based in Tallahassee, is a key component of the team for litigation arising from terminations, audits, relocations, and franchises among automakers and distributors. Denver-based Mark Clouatre is experienced in representing clients at the appellate level and before administrative agencies. Suzanne Swaner is a key name in Texas.