
Litigation: General Commercial
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Provided by Barclay Damon LLP
Barclay Damon’s Commercial Litigation & Complex Trials Practice Area consists of a deep bench of trial-tested attorneys, representing a diverse clientele, from multinational corporations to emerging start-ups and high net-worth individuals, in federal and state courts across the United States, as well as in arbitration, regulatory, and administrative tribunals.
Our litigation team has a deep understanding of the complex business challenges our clients face. We go beyond simply responding to disputes. We proactively assess potential issues and offer strategic planning to maximize beneficial outcomes. And because we understand the risks and financial burden of litigation, we explore creative strategies to resolve disputes early and outside of court whenever possible. But when a trial is needed to secure a win, our litigators are skilled trial lawyers known for delivering compelling arguments and obtaining verdicts in our clients’ favor.
The practice area is known for its:
- exceptional case results and satisfaction of client objectives
- early case assessment with attention to strengths, challenges, and strategic planning
- practical, solution-based guidance and litigation service
- top-down commitment to ethics in the practice of law
- cost-effective matter staffing and value-added retainer agreements
Clients (10)
- Syracuse University
- National Grid
- NRG Energy
- Eastern Generation, LLC
- Cayuga Nation of New York
- Reckitt Benckiser, Inc.
- Ingersoll Rand Inc.
- Brookfield Renewable Energy Group
- SBA Communications
- Columbus McKinnon Company
Industries (10)
- Biosciences
- Construction
- E-Commerce
- Energy
- Education
- Financing
- Health Care
- Hospitality
- Manufacturing
- Technology
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Jon Devendorf
Jon Devendorf advises both corporate clients and individuals on disputes concerning issues such as commercial contracts, real estate and financial matters.
Ranked Individuals at Barclay Damon LLP (1)
Members
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Lee Alcott

Robert Barrer

Teresa Bennett

David Burch

Linda Clark

John Cook

Tom Cronmiller

Nick DiCesare

Jim Domagalski

Jim Evans

Mike Ferdman

Brad Gallagher

Chris Harrigan

Frank Heller

John Langan

Matthew Larkin

Rob Liddell

Peter Marlette

Jim Milbrand
Head of Department

Michael Murphy

Doug Nash

Patty Naughton

Kevin Newman

Michael Nicholson

Glenn Pezzulo

Tony Piazza

Joe Porcello

Kevin Roe

Roy Rotenberg

Colm Ryan

Paul Sanders

Joe Stanganelli
Head of Department

Kevin Szczepanski

Rob Thorpe

Christina Verone Juliano

Mark Whitford

Jon Devendorf
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