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Balch & Bingham LLP

Litigation: General Commercial

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Balch & Bingham LLP

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Balch & Bingham's General Litigation practice handles high-stakes disputes across virtually every area of the litigation landscape. Since 2008, the firm has tried well over 400 matters across various forums, reflecting genuine trial capability and a consistent record of results in complex, high-exposure litigation.

The practice has particular depth in heavily regulated sectors including energy, banking and financial services, and healthcare, though the client base extends well beyond those industries to include publicly traded companies, healthcare entities, public institutions, and individuals. The group regularly handles securities litigation, mass torts, real estate and insurance disputes, personal injury, products liability, environmental litigation, and high-profile sports and entertainment matters.

In addition to trial work, attorneys are experienced in arbitrations, complex regulatory hearings before state and federal agencies, and appellate litigation at all levels.

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Litigation: General Commercial - Alabama

Band 1

Band 1


What the Team is Known For
Balch & Bingham LLP possesses a high-caliber litigation practice offering impressive strengths in trial and appellate matters, alongside wider abilities in alternative dispute resolution proceedings. The law firm is well regarded for its deft handling of disputes in highly regulated industries, including healthcare, energy and financial services, and represents commercial clients in the manufacturing industry. It offers expertise in personal injury disputes, product liability claims, insurance-related disputes and class actions.

Work Highlights

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  • Balch & Bingham represented Holtec International and its subsidiary Holtec Pilgrim in spent nuclear fuel litigation matters involving claims to recover dry-storage related costs that Holtec incurred at the Pilgrim Nuclear Power Station after August 2019.

Strengths

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  • Balch & Bingham is well-versed in commercial litigation and, as a full-service firm, leverages its broad knowledge across every aspect of client representation, including during mediation.

    Litigation: General Commercial respondentUSA
  • The firm consistently had experienced attorneys available to address the issues presented and all issues were addressed in a professional and timely manner.

    Litigation: General Commercial respondentUSA
  • Balch & Bingham has a strong depth of knowledge, experience and institutional knowledge.

    Litigation: General Commercial respondentUSA
  • The firm and its attorneys have a deep understanding of commercial law.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Senior StatespeopleDavid R Boyd
    Senior StatespeopleDavid R Boyd

    David R Boyd

    David Boyd is noted for his wide-ranging experience across litigation matters relating to fraud, insurance and negligence. He regularly handles class actions.
  • Band 1Ed Haden
    Band 1Ed Haden

    Ed Haden

    Ed Haden is widely renowned as a top appellate practitioner in the Alabama Bar. He acts for clients in class actions as well as litigation arising from the energy and financial services sectors.
    • Ed is great. He is very helpful on complex issues.

      Litigation: General Commercial respondentUSA
  • Band 2Alan T Rogers
    Band 2Alan T Rogers

    Alan T Rogers

    Alan Rogers regularly represents clients in insurance, environment and energy litigation. He has additional strength in alternative dispute resolution.
  • Band 2Jason Tompkins
    Band 2Jason Tompkins

    Jason Tompkins

    Jason Tompkins is best known for his expertise in representing clients within the energy and environmental industries in litigation and appeals. He has notable experience handling regulatory matters and class actions.

  • Band 3Allen Estes
    Band 3Allen Estes

    Allen Estes

    Allen Estes attracts praise for his representation of utilities and energy companies in commercial litigation. His practice includes acting on personal injury and contract disputes, as well as property damage cases.
  • Band 3Cavender Kimble
    Band 3Cavender Kimble

    Cavender Kimble

    Cavender Kimble is sought after for his expertise in litigation related to antitrust and wrongful death.

  • Band 3Russ Campbell
    Band 3Russ Campbell

    Russ Campbell

    Chair of Balch & Bingham LLP's litigation practice Russ Campbell is recognized for his experience in a wide variety of commercial litigation cases. He is a strong choice for entertainment and sports contract disputes.
  • Band 4Conrad Anderson IV
    Band 4Conrad Anderson IV

    Conrad Anderson IV

    Conrad Anderson is recognized for his handling of disputes work spanning construction, class action defense and employment related matters.
    • Conrad Anderson's strength is communication and he is great at handling complex situations.

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