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Ballard Spahr LLP

Litigation: General Commercial: Highly Regarded

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Ballard Spahr LLP

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Litigation: General Commercial: Highly Regarded - USA - Nationwide

Band 4

What the Team is Known For

Ballard Spahr LLP has a broad litigation practice with experience across complex commercial disputes and a wide range of contentious matters. The firm demonstrates expertise in contractual, intellectual property and insurance-related disputes, as well as class actions and arbitration. It represents a diverse client base across sectors such as financial services, retail and energy.

Notable practitioners

Philadelphia-based Jason Leckerman is chair of the firm's litigation department and is a key contact.

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Work Highlights

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  • Ballard Spahr LLP represented Comcast in a $1.3 billion patent infringement case regarding use of voice recognition technology.

Strengths

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  • Ballard Spahr has an uncanny ability to forecast how a dispute will develop and the arguments the other party will make.

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  • Ballard Spahr delivers focused strategy and timely responses.

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  • The Ballard Spahr attorneys are able to see both the big picture and the small details and recommend strategy.

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  • The team demonstrates a deep understanding of the law. Their experience shows in how they anticipate issues, address challenges quickly and explain complex legal matters in a way that is easy to understand.

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  • Ballard Spahr fields smart, practical lawyers who make an extraordinary effort to get to know our business and our people. They feel like an extension of our internal team.

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