Carrie Huff has practiced more than 20 years in commercial litigation with an emphasis in securities and shareholder litigation, class actions, fiduciary disputes and professional ethics/liability of attorneys. Carrie frequently defends corporations and their officers and directors in shareholder derivative suits and securities class actions. She also has extensive experience defending class actions involving a variety of claims such as alleged breach of contract, negligence and statutory violations. In addition, Carrie has defended trustees against claims alleging breach of fiduciary duties and other claims of trust mismanagement. She also has represented attorneys and law firms in malpractice suits and disqualification proceedings. Her practice also includes advising outside and in-house counsel regarding ethical issues such as conflicts of interest, attorney-client privilege and the unauthorized practice of law. Carrie is AV® Peer Review Rated Preeminent by Martindale-Hubbell® Law Directory.