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Litigation: General Commercial

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Litigation: General Commercial - Georgia

Band 2

What the Team is Known For

Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner works with clients in all forms of dispute resolution, as well as providing key counsel on litigation avoidance. It offers vast experience in arguing cases in state and federal courts nationwide, representing clients across sectors such as healthcare, media, technology and manufacturing. The group is particularly noted for its strong First Amendment and unfair competition capabilities, while also offering recognized expertise in the white-collar criminal defense space.

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Work Highlights

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  • BCLP served as lead counsel in defending CNN in a defamation suit filed by President Donald J Trump in the US District Court for the Southern District for Florida.

Strengths

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  • The firm was extremely responsive.

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  • BCLP is large enough to handle complex matters of law and is able to grasp our business concept very quickly.

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  • Bryan Cave has extensive experience handling sophisticated matters.

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  • The firm has a very deep and knowledgeable team.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Jennifer Dempsey
    Jennifer Dempsey

    Jennifer Dempsey

    Jennifer Dempsey has a strong litigation practice, which features notable expertise in defending product liability and mass tort claims. She acts for a broad array of manufacturers, life sciences companies and financial institutions.

    • I think Jen is an incredibly business-savvy attorney in addition to being very smart and hard-working. She is practical and has a good understanding of how businesses work and the business world as well as the legal world. She is particularly adept at client service.

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    • Jennifer is one of the best lawyers I’ve ever worked with. Not only is she brilliant and capable, but she is also able to connect with clients in a personal way. When I hand a matter to Jennifer, I know it will be handled with care and precision. I wish she could work on every matter.

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  • John R. Bielema, Esq.
    John R. Bielema, Esq.

    John R. Bielema, Esq.

    John Bielema is a highly experienced litigator who is regularly called upon for his assistance with securities fraud class actions and shareholder derivative cases.

    • Jake is a great litigator.

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    • Jake is a very good lawyer who is cooperative and knowledgeable in the space.

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  • William Custer
    William Custer

    William Custer

    William Custer has a broad disputes practice, which features particular strength in product liability claims.

    • William is a really good litigator.

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    • William has tried a lot of big-time litigation and is a great trial lawyer who gets lots of big verdicts. He is very skilled.

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    • William is an excellent attorney who is able to grasp business concepts quickly and efficiently.

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  • Christopher P Galanek
    Christopher P Galanek

    Christopher P Galanek

    Christopher Galanek assists clients with disputes centered on employment, unfair competition and breaches of fiduciary duty, among other matters.

    • Christopher is very capable.

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    • Christopher is effective and pleasant to work with.

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  • Eric Schroeder
    Eric Schroeder

    Eric Schroeder

    Eric Schroeder enjoys a strong reputation for his civil litigation practice. He offers notable expertise in intellectual property claims and litigation involving media clients, including advertising and First Amendment disputes.

    • Eric is a natural leader.

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  • Christian Bromley
    Christian Bromley

    Christian Bromley

    Christian Bromley is the co-leader of the firm's environmental and toxic tort team. He defends a wide array of clients in toxic torts and product liability issues of all kinds.

    • Christian is incredibly analytical and brings that analytical framework to bear in complex product liability litigation. He really dives deep into the science behind cases – not just defensive advocacy but also really getting command of the underlying science to help drive strategy.

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    • Christian is a very solid attorney. He's knowledgeable, keeps me well informed and follows through. This is important when you need competent legal counsel to navigate complex matters.

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    • Christian is hard-working, smart and detail-oriented. He is also good at building relationships.

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    • Christian is dedicated to the right outcome for clients. He is a clear communicator, both orally and written. He is responsive to questions and deliverables, and he has a very strong grasp on the operations and political landscape surrounding our industry.

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