Department profile
Barclay Damon LLP

Litigation: General Commercial

USA Guide 2026 : New York: Upstate


Barclay Damon LLP

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About

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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

Chambers Review

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Litigation: General Commercial - New York: Upstate

Band 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.

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 3Jon Devendorf
    Band 3Jon Devendorf

    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)

New York: Upstate

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

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