MISHKIN LITIGATION
Management, oversight, and resolution of complex litigation
Founded by Paul Mishkin, a former litigation partner at a preeminent global law firm and a nationally recognized practitioner, Mishkin Litigation is a boutique litigation consulting firm that seeks to optimize outcomes while simplifying, de-mystifying, and lowering the cost of litigating.
Philosophy
Excellence, flexibility, client-aligned incentives
Bringing 20+ years of litigation experience gained at two of the world's most prominent law firms, Mishkin Litigation offers best-in-class service tailored to client needs. Matters are undertaken selectively to ensure excellent fit and highly hands-on engagement.
Mishkin Litigation typically charges fixed fees, based on the complexity and needs of the matter. Fees are structured to align Mishkin Litigation’s incentives with clients' goals, not to unnecessarily prolong litigations or increase billable hours.
Services
Mishkin Litigation offers a broad range of flexible services, including the following:
Strategy
Litigation and pre-litigation strategic guidance, based on insights from a 20+ year career litigating complex matters at the highest level
Assessments
Case assessments, evaluations of probable outcomes, weighing of strategic alternatives
Counsel & Expert Witness Selection
Evaluation and selection of counsel and experts, based on deep industry connections, knowledge, and experience
Litigation
Management
Management of all aspects of litigation, including oversight of counsel and experts, substantive review of work product, coordination among counsel, negotiation of fee arrangements, and cost control
Reporting
Internal and external reporting on litigation matters, translating "lawyer speak" into straightforward, business-friendly explanations and assessments
Resolution
Advice on all aspects of litigation resolution, including selection of mediators and settlement strategy
Paul S. Mishkin
Training
Harvard Law School
J.D., 2004, cum laude
Harvard Law Review
Yale University
B.A., 2000, Economics and Math, magna cum laude
Law Firm Experience
Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP
Litigation Partner (2013 - 2024)
Litigation Associate (2006 - 2013)
Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz
Litigation Associate (2004 - 2006)
Summer Associate (2003)
Other
Experience
Columbia Law School
Lecturer, U.S. Civil and Criminal Enforcement of International Cartels (2024 - present)
Mobilization for Justice
Development Committee Co-Chair (2023 - present)
Board Member (2021 - present)
Instituto Superior de Derecho y Economía
Professor, Introduction to U.S Civil Litigation (2014 - 2024)
Recognition
Benchmark Litigation – “Litigation Star” rating
Thomson Reuters – 2024 “Stand-out Lawyers”
Expansión, Jurídico
(Spanish newspaper) – “Elite Professor” / “Global Star," May 2022
American Lawyer,
Litigation Daily – Runner-up Litigator of the Week, July 2020
Contact Mishkin Litigation
Telephone: 212-257-0045
E-mail: contact@mishkin-litigation.com
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