Seyfarth Enhances Commercial Litigation Capabilities with Addition of Dana Lumsden in Charlotte

September 15, 2025 – Seyfarth Shaw LLP has bolstered its national litigation practice with the addition of Dana C. Lumsden as a partner in the firm’s Charlotte office. Lumsden brings more than two decades of experience representing clients in complex commercial and financial services litigation.

Lumsden’s practice focuses on litigating high-stakes business disputes across the financial services, manufacturing, and healthcare sectors. He represents a broad range of clients, including multinational corporations, major financial institutions, and leading manufacturers.

Lumsden comes to Seyfarth from Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP, where he was as a partner for 15 years.

“Dana brings a strategic and innovative approach to litigation,” said Gina Ferrari, chair of Seyfarth’s Litigation Department. “He has earned a compelling reputation for handling complex matters, particularly those likely to proceed to trial, across a wide spectrum of legal issues. Dana is a seamless complement to our growing litigation team nationwide.”

Lumsden has tried cases involving intellectual property, insurance coverage, product liability, contract disputes, corporate governance, shareholder rights, federal securities claims, unfair trade practices, trade secrets, and the enforcement of restrictive covenants.

“Dana’s comprehensive practice makes him a great fit to establish our commercial litigation presence in Charlotte,” said Eric Sidman, managing partner of Seyfarth’s Charlotte office. “His outstanding client base and strong reputation in the Charlotte legal community, combined with his years of accomplishment, make him an ideal resource both for our clients and for expanding litigation opportunities for Seyfarth in North Carolina and beyond.”

Among his notable matters, Lumsden has defended a manufacturer and retailer in a high-profile product liability case and has represented financial institutions in consumer finance class action matters.

“Seyfarth’s international platform and collaborative culture offer an exciting opportunity to grow my law practice,” said Lumsden. “I am thrilled to join a firm that aligns so well with my clients’ needs and my professional goals.”

Lumsden has been recognized as a top commercial litigator in the inaugural; edition of the Legal 500 U.S. Elite for Commercial Litigation in Charlotte and as a top lawyer in the field of commercial litigation by Business North Carolina magazine. Since 2024, he has been recognized in Best Lawyers for Litigation – Labor and Employment.

He is also active in the legal community, serving on committees for the International Association of Defense Counsel and the Mecklenburg County Bar Association.

Lumsden earned his JD from Columbia University School of Law and his BA from the University of North Carolina (Chapel Hill).

Seyfarth’s Litigation Department, with more than 160 attorneys, supports clients across a wide range of industries in every facet of dispute resolution and risk management, both in the US and internationally. Seyfarth has earned a formidable reputation for handling complex litigation matters—from pre-dispute strategy through trial and appeal in federal and state courts – as well as providing practical, business-focused counseling to enable clients to navigate and mitigate legal risks.

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