Charles Clayton Bromberg, Jr.

Clayton Bromberg joined Starnes Davis Florie in 2007 and was named Partner in 2014. Clayton practices civil litigation with a focus on business litigation, legal malpractice defense, and representing universities in litigation, NCAA compliance matters, and internal investigations.

Professional Recognition

Rising Star in Alabama by Mid-South Super Lawyers® magazine.
“Young Attorney on the Rise” in B-Metro Magazine (March 2012).

Community Involvement

Clayton is currently the President of the Birmingham Tip Off Club. He also serves on The Bolles School’s Board of Visitors and the Mountain Brook Sports Corporation’s Board of Directors. Clayton is also an active member of the Monday Morning Quarterback Club and The Cathedral Church of the Advent, where he is an usher.
Clayton is a graduate of the Birmingham Bar Association Future Leaders Forum. He has also previously served as Co-Chairman of the Birmingham Chapter of the University of North Carolina Alumni Association, Vice President of Service for the Birmingham Bar Association Young Lawyers Section, and President of the Lakeshore Foundation Junior Board.

Highlights

Obtained summary judgment in a legal malpractice suit pending in the United States District Court for New Jersey arising out of an underlying patent litigation matter.
Obtained summary judgment in favor of a law firm in a suit for legal malpractice pending in Federal Court arising out of an underlying will contest.
Obtained dismissal on behalf of a major university in a case involving the alleged conversion of the rights and royalties to medical compounds used in the treatment of Hepatitis C
Successfully represented multiple universities in NCAA investigations
Successfully represented a major university in multiple internal investigations
Successfully assisted high-profile college football player who was later first round NFL draft pick in NCAA investigation
Successfully represented high-profile NFL player in civil lawsuit regarding alleged assault and battery

Successfully represented KKR in a securities fraud case arising from the leveraged recapitalization of the Bruno’s grocery store chain
Successfully represented a large hedge fund in a trade secrets and fraud case relating to the purchase of international energy assets from the Enron bankruptcy
Successfully represented mortgage company in dispute with terminated employee asserting claims for fraud and breach of contract
Successfully represented former CEO of publicly traded restaurant chain in lawsuit brought by restaurant chain alleging false association and trademark infringement
Obtained dismissal of gender discrimination complaint filed against local restaurant owner
Obtained a jury verdict in favor of a defendant colon and rectal surgeon in a seven-day trial involving the alleged cessation of steroid therapy
Obtained a judgment as a matter of law in favor of a defendant critical care specialist arising out of the death of a 53 year old female who died in the ICU after being involved in a motor vehicle accident

Presentations and Publications

A Ballpark Overview: The Field of Sports Law, NCAA Compliance Panel, October 13, 2017.
Introduction to Sports Law and Special Considerations for Collegiate Sports: NCAA Compliance, National Business Institute’s Webcast on Sports Law, December 12, 2013.
Robert P. MacKenzie, III and C. Clayton Bromberg, Jr., “Jury Misconduct What Happens Behind Closed Doors,” Alabama Law Review, Vol. 62, No. 3, pages 623-643, 2011.
Jay M. Ezelle and C. Clayton Bromberg, Jr., “The Internal Affairs Doctrine in Alabama”, The Alabama Lawyer, Vol. 72, No. 2, Pages 143 – 147 (March 2011).

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