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Bradley’s Litigation Practice Group knows the stakes for your business in every case we litigate. Bradley has more than 225 litigators – comprising nearly half of the firm – who use our firm’s 150+ years of experience in a wide range of industries to provide the premier service and value that clients require, whether trying cases in a courtroom or negotiating settlements in a boardroom.


They approach cases strategically, providing early case assessments for clients that help direct the course of every matter -- from preliminary dispositive motions and settlement talks through trial and appeal, if necessary. Should a matter proceed to trial, their lawyers leverage a track record of courtroom successes nationwide, including success in appellate proceedings, to help clients evaluate the risks of litigation and balance those risks against their specific business goals.


Bradley’s Litigation Practice Group handles matters in nearly every substantive area of law that concerns our business clients, including:

  • Antitrust and unfair competition
  • Arbitration and mediation
  • Class actions and mass torts
  • Contract disputes and business torts
  • Environmental and natural resources
  • ERISA and employee benefits
  • Government enforcement and investigations
  • Intellectual property and trade secrets
  • Labor and employment
  • Product liability
  • Professional negligence
  • Healthcare
  • White-collar criminal defense

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What the Team is Known For

Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP is a premier litigation group notable for its impressively deep roster of trial and appellate lawyers. It offers recognized strengths in construction, medical malpractice and appellate litigation, in addition to general commercial cases. The law firm represents a number of major national and international pharmaceutical companies, manufacturers and healthcare networks in high-value disputes nationwide. It is further noted for its expert handling of contentious product liability and negligence mandates.

Work Highlights

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  • Bradley Arant represented PRA Health Sciences in a shareholder class action in Delaware Chancery Court seeking unstated compensatory and punitive damages involving a earn-out clause from a commercial transaction.

Strengths

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"It's a strong appellate department with several former Supreme Court clerks. The team are good writers and have strong strategic sense."

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"Bradley's tireless, dogged dedication to responsiveness and client service is exceptional."

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"Bradley provide experts with industry-leading experience to handle our complex problems. They are very strategic in their approach to solving our problems."

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Notable Practitioners

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Matthew Lembke
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Matthew Lembke
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Matthew Lembke garners commendation in the market for his appellate practice. He also offers deep knowledge of personal injury and toxic torts mandates.
"He is an excellent oral advocate and a good writer with strategic sense."
"As a former US Supreme Court clerk, he has a good sense for appellate strategy."
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Scott Burnett Smith
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Scott Burnett Smith
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Scott Smith is an experienced appellate practitioner and leads the firm's practice in this space. His clients include well-known names in the technology space, and he regularly advises on class action suits.
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Marc Ayers
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Marc Ayers
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Marc Ayers is an accomplished appellate attorney, representing clients across state and federal appellate courts.
"He is the most impressive appellate lawyer I've ever worked with in this state."
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Michael Pennington
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Michael Pennington
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Michael Pennington is a distinguished practitioner who is particularly noted for his focus on class actions. His practice also covers insurance-related litigation and commercial disputes.
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David Hymer
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David Hymer
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David Hymer has extensive trial experience, including expertise in class actions involving IP and product liability. His client base includes manufacturers and healthcare providers.
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Leigh Anne Hodge
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Leigh Anne Hodge
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Leigh Anne Hodge heads the litigation team at Bradley Arant and is frequently sought after by healthcare industry clients to handle complex medical malpractice suits as well as insurance cases and administrative proceedings.
"Leigh Anne is an excellent lawyer."
"She's a healthcare law specialist."
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Tripp Haston
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Tripp Haston
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Tripp Haston acts for an impressive roster of clients from the pharmaceutical industry. His practice covers breach of contract claims and mass tort litigation.
"Tripp is ahighly regarded commercial litigator."
"He has a good reputation."
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Stanley E Blackmon
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Stanley E Blackmon
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Stanley Blackmon assists clients with a range of high-value appeals. He frequently provides support in cases arising from breach of contract and personal injury.
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Ranked Lawyers at
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Litigation: Appellate
Matthew Lembke
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Matthew Lembke
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Scott Burnett Smith
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Scott Burnett Smith
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Marc Ayers
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Marc Ayers
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Stanley E Blackmon
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Stanley E Blackmon
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Up and Coming
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Litigation: General Commercial
Michael Pennington
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Michael Pennington
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David Hymer
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David Hymer
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Tripp Haston
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Tripp Haston
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Leigh Anne Hodge
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Leigh Anne Hodge
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Litigation: Medical Malpractice Defense
Leigh Anne Hodge
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Leigh Anne Hodge
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Band 3
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