Akerman Expands Charlotte Office with Three New Partners

Litigation and real estate practices bolstered with veteran hires.

Published on Mar. 5, 2026

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Akerman LLP, a national law firm, announced the addition of three new partners to its Charlotte, North Carolina office. Amanda Pooler and Samuel Mann joined the firm's litigation practice group, while Greg Faltin was hired for the real estate practice group.

Why it matters

The strategic hires in Charlotte demonstrate Akerman's commitment to growing its presence in the Southeast and strengthening its capabilities in key practice areas like litigation and real estate. The new partners bring extensive experience advising clients on complex corporate, commercial, and regulatory matters.

The details

Pooler represents public and private companies, financial institutions, and their directors and officers in complex corporate, commercial, bankruptcy, and securities litigation. Her practice focuses on M&A-related disputes, contested transactions, fiduciary duty and securities matters, stockholder actions, and distressed company issues, including restructurings and recapitalizations. Mann represents financial institutions, corporations, hedge funds, and senior executives in complex litigation and regulatory matters, spanning securities, antitrust, and commercial disputes. Faltin joins the real estate practice group, bringing expertise in advising clients on a range of real estate transactions and developments.

  • Akerman announced the new hires on March 5, 2026.

The players

Amanda Pooler

Partner in Akerman's litigation practice group, representing public and private companies, financial institutions, and their directors and officers in complex corporate, commercial, bankruptcy, and securities litigation.

Samuel Mann

Partner in Akerman's litigation practice group, representing financial institutions, corporations, hedge funds, and senior executives in complex litigation and regulatory matters.

Greg Faltin

Partner in Akerman's real estate practice group, advising clients on a range of real estate transactions and developments.

Akerman LLP

A national law firm with a presence in Charlotte, North Carolina, known for its litigation and real estate practices.

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The takeaway

Akerman's expansion in Charlotte reflects the firm's focus on building a strong presence in the Southeast and bolstering its expertise in high-demand practice areas like litigation and real estate, positioning it for continued growth and success in the region.