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Axinn

Litigation: General Commercial

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Axinn

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Axinn is a trusted litigation partner for high-stakes matters, including class actions, multidistrict litigation, and trials. With more than 100 jury and bench trials to their credit, Axinn lawyers bring deep courtroom experience across antitrust, IP, commercial, and defamation matters—including one of the few class actions ever tried to verdict. The firm is often brought in shortly before trial, a testament to its trial-readiness and strategic depth. Axinn has successfully defended clients against billions in claimed liability and secured hundreds of millions in recoveries. Its ability to navigate complex disputes and develop novel, business-minded solutions is a hallmark of the practice. The firm is also recognized for its work in professional liability and legal malpractice, representing clients across the legal, consulting, and financial sectors. Many new clients come to Axinn after seeing its work firsthand—sometimes from the other side of the courtroom.

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Litigation: General Commercial - Connecticut

Band 2

Band 2


What the Team is Known For

Axinn's highly respected litigation practice has a wealth of expertise in state and federal courts. The firm's hallmark strength in competition matters sees it regularly engaged in high profile antitrust litigation, alongside broader strengths in intellectual property, product liability and insurance matters. Its team is experienced in acting on both sides of the docket in high level disputes, including class actions.

Work Highlights

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  • Axinn represented The Hartford Fire Insurance Company and related entities in multidistrict personal injury and property damage litigation arising from the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks.

Strengths

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  • Axinn is very strong analytically.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 3Matthew Becker
    Band 3Matthew Becker

    Matthew Becker

    Matthew Becker often represents clients in intellectual property disputes, including patent infringement actions.

    • He is thoughtful, bright and strategic.

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