Nathan D. Adler
Nathan Adler, a Principal at Neuberger, Quinn, Gielen, Rubin & Gibber, P.A., is a distinguished business litigator renowned for his ability to resolve complex commercial disputes in federal, state, and appellate courts across the United States. With a deep command of litigation strategy and procedure, Nathan consistently delivers decisive results, regularly trying cases before federal and state courts and advocating for clients in arbitration forums such as the American Arbitration Association. His exceptional courtroom presence and skillful negotiation make him a trusted advisor to clients facing legal challenges.
Nathan represents both individual and corporate clients, achieving favorable outcomes in a broad spectrum of high-value business disputes, including company separations, employment litigation, estate contests, construction claims, and commercial lease conflicts. He is adept at resolving multimillion-dollar tax controversies with the Internal Revenue Service through both litigation and settlement negotiations. Nathan’s track record includes robust defense against class actions under CLEC, FDCPA, and TCPA consumer protection statutes in federal courts nationwide, successful defense of businesses in premises liability matters, and advocacy before the NASD in arbitrations involving suitability and securities fraud. As a versatile trial lawyer, Nathan is committed to delivering practical, cost-effective solutions and partners with clients to assess risk and develop strategies that proactively minimize litigation exposure.
Recognized for his superior legal acumen and ethical standards, Nathan holds Martindale-Hubbell’s highest AV rating. He is frequently sought after for his deep expertise in commercial landlord/tenant litigation and leasing matters and has co-authored publications and delivered lectures at MICPEL’s Advanced Real Property Institute, the National Business Institute, and Lorman Education Services. Nathan’s thought leadership and practical insights are valued resources for clients navigating complex real estate and leasing issues.
Nathan earned his J.D. with honors from the University of Maryland School of Law, and his B.A. from Johns Hopkins University, where he was an honors student, elected to Phi Beta Kappa, and named to the Dean’s List. As the firm’s first summer associate in 1991, Nathan joined Neuberger, Quinn, Gielen, Rubin & Gibber, P.A. after graduation in 1992 and advanced to Principal in 1999.
Practice Areas
Honors and Awards
- Martindale-Hubbell® AV Preeminent Attorney Rating
Professional Organizations
- Bar Association of Baltimore City
- Maryland State Bar Association
Representative Experience
- Defending multiline automobile dealerships, one of the nation’s leading consumer electronics providers, one of the three major credit reporting agencies, finance companies and a major collections agency in numerous actions filed by consumers in federal and state courts.
- Serving as longtime litigation counsel to a half-billion-dollar technology company client in a variety of claims against and from vendors and customers.
- Providing litigation counsel for more than 30 years to a commercial landlord with a portfolio exceeding four million square feet of office, industrial, flex and retail space.
- Serving as litigation counsel for more than 25 years to a senior housing cooperative with nine locations in Maryland regarding a variety of issues brought by, and against, residents.
- Serving as lead counsel to a national client, won a $2.5 million ruling, plus attorneys’ fees, following a multiday trial against an international tenant of a prominent amusement attraction in Baltimore’s Power Plant.
- Represented the owner of a 200,000-square-foot shopping center in a multimillion-dollar mechanic’s lien action brought by the general contractor who had constructed the shopping center. The case was successfully settled through mediation.
- Defending professionals and appearing before the Maryland Board of Physicians and the Accounting Board.
- Defended highly respected physicians who had been accused of violating a non-compete agreement. Following a 10-day jury trial, with more than a dozen witnesses and over 100 exhibits, a jury returned a defense verdict in favor of our clients and, in fact, awarded damages to our clients.
- Has defended parties in interest in the Bernard C. Madoff Investment Securities bankruptcy case.
- Lead litigation counsel regarding a dispute over a $15 million down payment for a Purchase and Sale Agreement involving a $344,000,000 real estate portfolio.