Charles Nerko - NY Lawyer Profile

Charles J. Nerko is a solution-oriented litigator who utilizes a pragmatic and business-minded approach to achieve positive outcomes in crucial situations. Mr. Nerko has a proven record of successfully resolving conflicts involving data security, technology, agreements, business disputes, and restrictive agreements. He also counsels clients on methods to reduce litigation risks and safeguard their confidential data. Clients rely on Mr. Nerko for prompt and definitive courtroom victories when their reputations or confidential assets are in jeopardy. He leads as primary counsel for numerous federal credit unions in legal battles over data security against the leading provider of online banking and technology services to financial institutions. He has also represented various businesses in high-stakes disputes related to the unauthorized use of trade secrets. Mr. Nerko is a frequent speaker on safeguarding information and has been extensively quoted in various media outlets, including Krebs on Security, SecurityWeek, CFO, CyberScoop, PYMNTS, Pennsylvania Business Central, Global Data Review, and the Credit Union Times. Mr. Nerko also handles cases involving legal ethics and the safeguarding of attorney-client privileged information. He successfully disqualified an Am Law 50 law firm after a two-day evidentiary hearing, and competing law firms have sought Mr. Nerko's representation in diverse disputes. Mr. Nerko's successful results are driven by his creativity, zealous advocacy, and strategic implementation. Recent triumphs include securing a favorable arbitration award as primary counsel in a contractual dispute and negotiating a highly beneficial settlement in a trade secret misappropriation case that compelled a client's competitor to halt operations. Before joining Offit Kurman, Mr. Nerko practiced at two global law firms and served as a Law Clerk to Hon. Loretta A. Preska, Chief Judge of the U.S. District Court in Manhattan.