Washington, DC
Nathan D. Finch
Member
Nate Finch brings almost twenty years of experience in complex civil litigation and trial work to Motley Rice. With a diverse background, as well as strong trial and negotiation skills, he serves a central role in the firm’s work representing clients in various asbestos, toxic tort, commercial, securities fraud and other complex cases. Nate has served as the lead trial attorney for his clients in many federal or state court trials and is sought after by co-counsel seeking advice on challenging cases and complex legal matters.
Nate’s thorough knowledge of asbestos issues is an asset to the firm’s occupational disease and toxic tort clients. Most recently, in The Estate of James D. Lokey, Deceased, v. Ford et al., he obtained what is believed to be the first plaintiffs’ verdict in a mesothelioma case against a brake manufacturer in the Commonwealth of Virginia. He also has extensive experience representing individuals, companies and creditors’ committees in personal injury litigation, mass torts products liability litigation, securities and financial fraud litigation and an array of other complex litigation cases ranging from single plaintiffs’ products liability cases to high-stakes commercial disputes.
Prior to joining Motley Rice, Nate was a partner for more than 10 years in a Washington, D.C.-based law firm and frequently collaborated with Motley Rice attorneys in trials and negotiations to resolve large asbestos product manufacturers’ bankruptcies. He tried numerous cases in federal district courts focusing on the medical and scientific factors associated with asbestos-related diseases and asbestos exposure. During this time, he also tried and helped to resolve in favor of his clients five asbestos bankruptcy cases, each having more than $1 billion at stake. In addition, Nate worked closely with Motley Rice attorneys on behalf of investors in In re MBNA Securities Litigation and In re Vivendi Universal, S.A. Securities Litigation.
Nate’s understanding of the factual and legal challenges inherent in complex cases combined with his trial experience has positioned him as a considerable resource within many practice areas. A frequently invited speaker regarding a variety of legal matters, he has spoken at many asbestos litigation and bankruptcy conferences and has been a guest lecturer at the Georgetown University, George Washington University and University of Baltimore law schools on topics relating to civil procedure, mass tort litigation and the differences between litigating in Article III and Article I courts.
A Martindale Hubbell® AV® rated attorney, Nate was named a "Local Litigation Star" in the inaugural edition of Benchmark Plaintiff, The Definitive Guide to America’s Leading Plaintiff Firms & Attorneys in its Washington, D.C., rankings in products liability and securities. He was also ranked a "Top Lawyer” in the 2009 and 2010 editions of Chambers USA in bankruptcy and restructuring. He is a member of the American Association for Justice and The Barristers. A graduate of the University of Virginia and the University of Virginia School of Law, Nate was a member of the Virginia Law Review and the Order of the Coif.
In addition to his professional activities, Nate has served his community for many years through volunteer activities coordinated by Greater D.C. Cares, an organization committed to connecting volunteers with community service groups. He is a former collegiate track and cross country athlete at UVA and continues to actively participate in Masters Track and Field competitions in the D.C. area.
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