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Litigation: General Commercial: Highly Regarded
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Alston & Bird continued to represent Bureau Veritas and its subsidiary, Inspectorate America Corporation, in a RICO action pending in the US District Court for the District of Puerto Rico brought by residents of Puerto Rico against 15 defendants for allegations that PREPA improperly overcharged consumers for fuel, violating an EPA Consent Decree.
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Alston & Bird demonstrates excellent knowledge of the law and expertise in developing the facts. The team also has excellent trial skills, advocacy and responsiveness. Its attorneys are strategically proactive and great from top to bottom.
Litigation: General Commercial: Highly Regarded respondentUSAAlston & Bird excels at being mindful of our business objectives. The firm is able to zoom out to modulate its approach to fit the business' needs. It is a real partner.
Litigation: General Commercial: Highly Regarded respondentUSAAlston & Bird is efficient, commercial and produces consistently good work product. It is always able to find the right person at the firm no matter how esoteric the issue, and its attorneys are always responsive with a well thought-out answer to any questions.
Litigation: General Commercial: Highly Regarded respondentUSAAlston & Bird distinguishes itself through its subject matter expertise, strategic thinking, responsiveness and communication. The firm has a very good understanding of both business and industry, and takes the time to listen, learn and understand the parts that are more complex and nuanced.
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Band 5 Brett Jaffe
Brett Jaffe is cohead of Alston & Bird's global litigation practice. His securities practice is characterized by experience with SEC investigations, the Chancery Court of Delaware and lawsuits touching on breach of fiduciary duties, among other matters.
Brett is a very good, mature and thoughtful lawyer.
Litigation: General Commercial: Highly Regarded respondentUSABrett is a great litigator. He really understands and gets to the bottom of the issues quickly without any handholding. He has a great way with clients and is very good at what he does.
Litigation: General Commercial: Highly Regarded respondentUSABrett has effective and efficient strategic vision.
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Band 5 Michael C Hefter
Michael Hefter offers extensive experience in a broad range of civil disputes. His commercial litigation practice encompasses many contentious topics including RICO claims, trade secret violations and breach of fiduciary duty.
Michael is an excellent litigator and advocate.
Litigation: General Commercial: Highly Regarded respondentUSAHe is a warrior with a smile on his face. He is very good in court and super smooth and quick on his feet.
Litigation: General Commercial: Highly Regarded respondentUSAMichael provides hard work and a dedication to delivering the best results possible. His knowledge in a vast array of areas is simply astounding.
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Michael C Hefter
Litigation: General Commercial
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Litigation: Securities
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