SARASOTA, FL – Evan T. Mason has joined Shumaker as an associate in the firm's Litigation & Disputes Service Line, further expanding the firm's capabilities in financial services business litigation.
Evan counsels financial institutions and financial advisors in securities litigation and violations of contractual covenants and is dedicated to securing favorable outcomes in their complex disputes. He is a member of a specialized team of Shumaker attorneys who represent clients in financial services business litigation.
In addition, Evan focuses his practice on employment law, restrictive covenants, trade secrets, commercial litigation, and arbitration before the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA).
"Evan’s litigation experience and foundation in business and securities law, together with his aptitude for navigating complex legal matters, make him a strong complement to our financial services litigation team. His addition allows us to continue delivering responsive, results-driven counsel to clients facing complex disputes." said Mike Taaffe, Partner and Financial Services Industry Sector Chair.
Evan earned his J.D. with a concentration in Business Law and Financial Services from Suffolk University Law School, where he served as Chief Note Editor of the Suffolk Journal of High Technology Law and participated in the Suffolk Law Online Dispute Resolution Clinic as a Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court Certified Student-Attorney.