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Ballard Spahr LLP

Litigation: General Commercial

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Ballard Spahr LLP

Rankings

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Litigation: General Commercial - Washington

Band 3

Band 3


What the Team is Known For

Ballard Spahr is a regional firm with good visibility in regulated industries. It excels in the healthcare sector and wins recognition for insurance coverage matters. The team is also highlighted for its expert handling of securities and antitrust litigation. It is further noted for extensive class action experience and robust appellate practice, with additional strength in defamation cases.

Strengths

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  • The firm provides exceptional work at or below estimates. It serves as a voice for the business community in challenging the state legal and regulatory environment.

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  • The team has service levels and responsiveness that are unparalleled. The team goes the extra mile to answer questions and provide timely expertise.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 3John Devlin
    Band 3John Devlin

    John Devlin

    John Devlin is an accomplished disputes lawyer who chairs the firm's commercial litigation group. He offers substantial expertise handling class actions and complex business disputes.
    • John has a mastery of the federal court system in Washington, has many years of experience and knows the judges.

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  • Band 4Callie Castillo
    Band 4Callie Castillo

    Callie Castillo

    Callie Castillo adeptly represents clients in complex contractual disputes as part of a varied litigation practice.

    • Callie understands the nuances of complex legal and political issues. She is an expert at bringing those issues to court, resolution or providing the client with an honest appraisal.

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    • Callie is a great lawyer and an exceptional attorney.

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    • I was impressed by her briefing and poise as an oral advocate.

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  • Up and ComingDevon McCurdy
    Up and ComingDevon McCurdy

    Devon McCurdy

    Devon McCurdy is a go-to for high stakes commercial litigation. He routinely advises clients on antitrust, product liability, healthcare fraud and trade mark claims, among other areas.

    • He is extremely smart and his ability to take the details and write a masterpiece is beyond words.

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    • Devon is a very thoughtful litigator, who understands the overall big picture and has full command of key details. He has great depth and is able to handle tremendous complexity.

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