About

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

Chambers Review

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Litigation: General Commercial - New York: Upstate
2
Band 2
What the team is known for

Barclay Damon LLP has a strong civil litigation practice with an impressive presence in the Buffalo market, advising on a range of commercial disputes for public and private companies. The firm covers a range of cases encompassing payment issues, contracts, construction and energy. It is also regularly called upon for its strengths in representing corporations of all sizes, as well as individuals, before the courts and in alternative dispute resolution.

Work Highlights

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  • Barclay Damon successfully obtained a $16.8 million jury verdict on behalf of John and Cindy Girolametti, 43 South Street LLC and Party Depot as plaintiffs in a five-week trial against the City of Danbury, Connecticut and one of its building officials concerning permitting and construction at 43 South Street in Danbury.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Jon Devendorf
3
Jon Devendorf
3
Band 3

Jon Devendorf advises both corporate clients and individuals on disputes concerning issues such as commercial contracts, securities and financial matters.

Ranked Lawyers at
Barclay Damon LLP

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New York: Upstate

Litigation: General Commercial

Jon Devendorf
3
Jon Devendorf
3
Band 3

Members

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Brad Gallagher

Chris Harrigan

Christina Verone Juliano

Colm Ryan

David Burch

Doug Nash

Frank Heller

Glenn Pezzulo

Jim Domagalski

Jim Evans

Jim Milbrand

Head of Department

Joe Porcello

Joe Stanganelli

Head of Department

John Cook

John Langan

Kevin Newman

Kevin Roe

Kevin Szczepanski

Lee Alcott

Linda Clark

Mark Whitford

Matthew Larkin

Michael Murphy

Michael Nicholson

Mike Ferdman

Nick DiCesare

Patty Naughton

Paul Sanders

Peter Marlette

Rob Liddell

Rob Thorpe

Robert Barrer

Roy Rotenberg

Teresa Bennett

Tom Cronmiller

Tony Piazza

Clients

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Brookfield Renewable Energy Group

Cayuga Nation of New York

Columbus McKinnon Company

Eastern Generation, LLC

Ingersoll Rand Inc.

NRG Energy

National Grid

Reckitt Benckiser, Inc.

SBA Communications

Syracuse University

Industries

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Biosciences

Construction

E-Commerce

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Energy

Financing

Health Care

Hospitality

Manufacturing

Technology