Atty. Nancy A. Copperthwaite

Atty. Nancy A. Copperthwaite

Ms. Nancy A.

Miami Miami 41 yrs experience 41 year
Call (305) 520-7537 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About Nancy A. Copperthwaite at a glance

Nancy A. Copperthwaite is a Shareholder based in Miami, Florida, practicing at Akerman LLP. They have 41+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1985. Their practice focuses on employment, business, class action, litigation, and appellate. Admitted to practice in PA (1985) and FL (1986). Educated at Harvard Law School (J.D., 1984) and Princeton Univ. (A.B., 1978). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Miami, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Ms. Nancy A. Copperthwaite is a lawyer practicing appellate litigation, commercial litigation, employment litigation and 4 other areas of law
  • Nancy received a A.B. degree from Princeton Univ. in 1978, and has been licensed for 41 years
  • Nancy practices at Akerman LLP in Miami, FL

Practice Areas Explained

Nancy A. Copperthwaite's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Nancy A. Copperthwaite handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

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Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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Class Action

Nancy A. Copperthwaite is one of 26,424 class action attorneys indexed nationally. Browse class action attorneys in Florida →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

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Appellate Practice

Appellate attorneys for civil and criminal appeals at state and federal court.

Nancy A. Copperthwaite is one of 86,319 appellate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse appellate attorneys in Florida →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Florida

Practicing law in Florida. Legal matters in Florida are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Miami are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Florida state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Florida brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Florida courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Nancy A. Copperthwaite

Where is Nancy A. Copperthwaite's law office located?
Nancy A. Copperthwaite's law practice is located in Miami, Florida. The firm is Akerman LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Nancy A. Copperthwaite handle?
Nancy A. Copperthwaite focuses on employment, business, class action, litigation, appellate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Florida.
How long has Nancy A. Copperthwaite practiced law?
Nancy A. Copperthwaite has 41+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1985.
Where did Nancy A. Copperthwaite go to law school?
Nancy A. Copperthwaite earned their education at (J.D., 1984); (A.B., 1978).
How can I contact Nancy A. Copperthwaite for a consultation?
You can contact Nancy A. Copperthwaite directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Nancy A. Copperthwaite received?
Nancy A. Copperthwaite's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Harvard Law School
- 1984
A.B.
Princeton Univ.
- 1978

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

PA
Admitted: 1985
FL
Admitted: 1986

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