Litigation: General Commercial
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- 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
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 successfully defended VGXI against an emergency petition seeking to compel VGXI to transfer its IP to Inovio Pharmaceuticals to make a Covid-19 vaccine.
Strengths
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"Blank Rome has a very good bench and its lawyers are practical, client-focused and innovative legal thinkers."
"Blank Rome brought deep thinking and skillful negotiation to the table. The team was able to clearly outline the issues, go deep on the evidence and bring a very comprehensive defense to a really tough case."
"They have taken care of complex customer situations, and provided our organization with results that we are happy with. They have expertise in many fields that can handle all matters."
"Blank Rome have a very practical yet creative approach to problem solving. Issues are handled with the client's best interest in mind."
"The counsel term always impressed me with their command of the issues and with the strategies involved. Their discreet and robust arguments and preparation enable efficient victories."
"Blank Rome has a very good bench and its lawyers are practical, client-focused and innovative legal thinkers."
"Blank Rome brought deep thinking and skillful negotiation to the table. The team was able to clearly outline the issues, go deep on the evidence and bring a very comprehensive defense to a really tough case."
"They have taken care of complex customer situations, and provided our organization with results that we are happy with. They have expertise in many fields that can handle all matters."
"Blank Rome have a very practical yet creative approach to problem solving. Issues are handled with the client's best interest in mind."
"The counsel term always impressed me with their command of the issues and with the strategies involved. Their discreet and robust arguments and preparation enable efficient victories."
Notable 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.
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.
"Dan is thoughtful, sharp, knows how to get information out of the opposition and is very collegial. I thought he was brilliant across multiple trials and I would highly recommend him and actively refer him to other colleagues."
"Dan is a star in the making - he's able to take things to trials with outstanding results. He's organized, methodical and patient. He is smooth and, when pushed, laser-sharp."
James Smith handles a wide range of dispute-related matters including product liability claims, government investigations and breach of contract allegations.
"James is a tremendous litigator who achieves superb results in very difficult cases."
"An extraordinary lawyer, a brilliant strategist capable of thinking conceptually and in detail, which allows him to implement his strategies exceedingly well. A superb, internationally capable litigator."
Andrew Fletcher is an experienced commercial litigator who regularly acts in IP disputes.
Roy Arnold is cochair of Blank Rome's Pittsburgh office. He has broad-based experience across a range of areas, including class actions and shareholder disputes.
"He is very prompt, provides excellent service, and offers practical guidance. He has been able to resolve all of our matters efficiently."
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