About
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With more than 250 attorneys in 15 offices nationwide, Ballard Spahr's Litigation Department is the firm's largest practice. We have compiled an outstanding track record of success in state and federal trial courts, appellate courts, administrative agencies, and arbitration forums.
Our Pennsylvania litigation practice draws from a deep bench of talented litigators to represent clients in cases ranging from securities class actions and contractual disputes to white collar defense and federal and state appeals. What distinguishes our submission is not just the fact that we handled top-tier cases for industry-leading clients. It’s not simply that our matters demonstrate a strong and varied bench of litigation talent, an impressive range of skill, and a demonstrated ability to innovate. What sets the Ballard submission apart is that we are not putting forward a single matter that wasn’t handled entirely by Pennsylvania litigators.
Our approach to litigation is simple and pragmatic—and it begins by identifying what success means to the client. Sometimes victory means a trial win. Other times, it means an advantageous and creative settlement or use of alternative dispute resolution. Our litigators have the skill and experience to lay out the options, create a winning strategy, and go the distance.
Chambers Review
Ballard Spahr LLP has a respected disputes practice with an experienced bench of litigators, excelling in high-stakes general commercial litigation and white-collar criminal defense. Adept at representing clients in securities class actions. Acts for a distinguished roster of clients across a diverse range of industry sectors, including financial services, technology and pharmaceuticals.
Work Highlights
- Ballard Spahr represented James Pearson, former CFO of First Energy in multiple securities fraud class actions, following the indictment of former Ohio House Speaker Larry Householder in connection with a scheme to accept more than $60 million in bribes from First Energy.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"We continue to be completely pleased and quite impressed by the experience and thoughtfulness that the firm brings to bear on our matters."
"I consider the firm to be one of the best firms in the city."
"Their service, including responsiveness and guidance, as well as the depth and breadth of their team, is outstanding."
"We continue to be completely pleased and quite impressed by the experience and thoughtfulness that the firm brings to bear on our matters."
"I consider the firm to be one of the best firms in the city."
"Their service, including responsiveness and guidance, as well as the depth and breadth of their team, is outstanding."
Notable Practitioners
David Pittinsky maintains his standing as a leading lawyer in the market. His experience covers a range of commercial disputes including antitrust, breach of contract and ERISA-related litigation.
"David is a very skilled litigator."
Norman Goldberger comes recommended as a leading civil litigator. His multifaceted commercial practice includes securities and derivatives disputes, as well as advice on investigations.
"Norm's sage advice and easy demeanor make him my first call whenever I have a thorny issue and need to bounce it off someone. He is simply exceptional."
David Axelrod is noted for his expertise advising both companies and individuals facing external investigations and proceedings by organizations such as the SEC and DOJ. He is also noted for his civil litigation capabilities.
"David is outstanding – a visionary lawyer with outstanding judgment and sophisticated business acumen."
John Grugan acts for companies in enforcement proceedings and significant investigations, both internal and external. He provides additional expertise in class action litigation.
"He's a brilliant lawyer who knows how to communicate both with corporate clients and their boards. He's very good at navigating issues between publicly traded companies and their auditors."
"John is an enormously valuable strategic adviser. He is very smart, exceptionally accessible and most importantly, wise and practical."
Stephen Kastenberg is a distinguished attorney who is held in particularly high regard for his expertise in antitrust matters.
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