About

Provided by Blank Rome LLP

  • 90+ full-time litigators in Pennsylvania, including a litigation-centered Pittsburgh office.
  • Courtroom-tested trial lawyers combine keen advocacy, a practical and client-focused approach to litigation strategy, and cutting-edge technology for every case, from straightforward business disputes to high-risk, high-exposure litigation.
  • Clients range from upper-mid market businesses to Fortune 500 companies.
  • Litigation concentrations include: antitrust, corporate, construction, creditors’ rights, derivative actions, First Amendment, consumer fraud and product liability defense, securities, IP, technology and telecommunications, white-collar criminal defense, high-level appellate work.​
  • National “go-to” firm for high-stakes theft of trade secrets, restrictive covenants, non-compete, and unfair competition cases – including many precedent-setting cases.
  • Often retained by clients to take over for other highly ranked firms to shift direction before a looming trial, or to handle a high-stakes appeal.
  • Strong class actions capabilities, particularly in defending consumer fraud, product liability, mass tort, antitrust, employment, RICO, securities, and data privacy and communications actions—often high-profile cases that implicated millions or billions of dollars in potential liability.
  • Notable sector experience in financial services and banking, pharmaceutical and medical device, technology, energy, chemical, maritime and insurance industries.

Chambers Review

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Litigation: General Commercial - Pennsylvania: Philadelphia & Surrounds

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What the Team is Known For

Blank Rome boasts an established group of highly skilled litigators noted for capabilities in major general commercial disputes. The firm has a reputable presence across Pennsylvania, with noteworthy teams in Pittsburgh and Philadelphia, recognized for strengths in product liability and environmental litigation, and also regularly sought after for its adept counsel in high-stakes IP cases. Well known for representing clients in the financial services, pharmaceutical, insurance and technology sectors.

Work Highlights

  • Blank Rome represented Lehigh Valley Health Network in various 'parent separation' lawsuits that were filed on behalf of over 30 families.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Grant S Palmer
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Grant S Palmer
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Eminent Practitioners
Grant Palmer is highly sought after for his work in product liability cases, intellectual property matters and trade secrets litigation. His expertise includes civil forfeiture disputes.
Andrew Fletcher
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Andrew Fletcher
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Andrew Fletcher is an experienced commercial litigator who regularly acts in IP disputes.

Andrew is a good commercial litigator.

Daniel E Rhynhart
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Daniel E Rhynhart
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Daniel Rhynhart is sought after for his expertise in a range of litigation matters, both domestically and internationally. He acts for clients in industries such as real estate, pharmaceuticals and telecommunications.

Daniel Rhynhart involves himself with the case, he doesn't waste time and effort. Daniel has the ability to grasp what's going on and he is an approachable person.

James T Smith
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James T Smith
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James Smith handles a wide range of dispute-related matters including product liability claims, government investigations and breach of contract allegations.

James is superb. He is a major lawyer.

Jayme L. Butcher
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Jayme L. Butcher
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Jayme Butcher boasts a diverse disputes practice and cochairs Blank Rome's business litigation group. She has experience representing clients in securities, intellectual property and employment-related matters, among others.

She's a terrific lawyer who is good on strategy and on her feet.

She is fabulous, really talented.

She's an excellent lawyer with a solid reputation.

Roy Arnold
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Roy Arnold
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Roy Arnold is cochair of Blank Rome's Pittsburgh office as well as the firm's class action defense team. He has broad-based experience across a range of areas, including class actions and shareholder disputes.

Roy does a good job representing us, keeping us informed and updated. He is always prepared and very knowledgeable.

He was outstanding in every respect, including his technical competence and excellent communication skills. He did everything in an exemplary manner.

Roy is a good litigator with a good reputation. He is also very affable.

Shannon McClure Roberts
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Shannon McClure Roberts
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Shannon McClure Roberts frequently acts on local, nationwide and multijurisdictional commercial litigation. She is particularly skilled assisting clients in the pharmaceutical space.

Shannon gives fresh new eyes to everything we are doing. She takes what she does very seriously and goes above and beyond.

Frank A. Dante
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Frank A. Dante
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Frank Dante has a strong track record in general commercial litigation. He acts on mass torts and other complex disputes, including class actions.

Frank Dante always impresses us with his command of the issues and strategies involved, his discreet and robust arguments preparation, and of course the victories in cases.

Ranked Lawyers at
Blank Rome LLP

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Pennsylvania: Philadelphia & Surrounds

Litigation: General Commercial

Grant S Palmer
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Grant S Palmer
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Eminent Practitioners
Daniel E Rhynhart
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Daniel E Rhynhart
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James T Smith
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James T Smith
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Shannon McClure Roberts
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Shannon McClure Roberts
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Frank A. Dante
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Frank A. Dante
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Pennsylvania: Pittsburgh & Surrounds

Litigation: General Commercial

Andrew Fletcher
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Andrew Fletcher
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Jayme L. Butcher
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Jayme L. Butcher
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Band 2
Roy Arnold
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Roy Arnold
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