Nathan P. Westfall
Associate
Nathan Westfall is a dedicated legal professional with experience in civil litigation, corporate law, and complex business matters. He focuses his practice on insurance defense and complex business litigation, representing corporate clients and insurers in matters involving product liability, commercial disputes, consumer-related claims, and other complex legal issues. His background in litigation and corporate legal matters allows him to approach disputes with an understanding of both legal strategy and broader business objectives.
Nathan is skilled in conducting legal research, analyzing complex legal issues, and drafting pleadings, motions, and memoranda. He assists with all stages of litigation, including factual investigation, discovery, motion practice, and case strategy. His experience includes managing litigation files, preparing court filings and discovery requests, and researching antitrust issues involving patent enforcement and licensing. He has also drafted and reviewed substantial business agreements and researched contractual obligations, corporate governance, and compliance matters, equipping him to assist with disputes involving contractual obligations, premises liability, property damage, and other business-related claims.
Committed to effective client advocacy and thorough legal analysis, Nathan brings experience from both litigation and corporate legal settings. Through the SMU Pro Bono Program, he served as a Research Assistant with Allies Against Slavery, researching federal human-trafficking cases and preparing case summaries to support litigation strategy and advocacy initiatives. He also served as a Student Leader with the Missouri Innocence Project at Rockhurst University, where he supervised students conducting legal research and drafted memoranda in support of post-conviction relief petitions. These experiences reflect his commitment to detailed legal analysis and thoughtful advocacy.
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