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Clark Hill PLC

Litigation: General Commercial

USA Guide 2026 : Pennsylvania: Philadelphia & Surrounds


Clark Hill PLC

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Our experienced litigation attorneys provide strategic, results-driven representation tailored to each client’s unique legal and business objectives. Whether resolving disputes through negotiation, ADR, or litigation in state and federal courts across the country, our team is committed to protecting our clients’ interests at every stage of the legal process.

Our clients benefit from our experience in resolving matters prior to reaching the courtroom through negotiation, mediation, facilitation, arbitration, and administrative proceedings before state and federal agencies. When litigation becomes necessary, our attorneys vigorously represent clients in complex matters, prioritizing the most favorable outcome that protects clients’ business and personal interests. Our nationally and locally recognized attorneys represent public and private corporations, charitable organizations, educational and nonprofit institutions, municipalities, governmental agencies, fiduciaries, and individual enterprises in litigation matters involving traditional and emerging areas of law. In addition, other law firms and professional services organizations seek our counsel to resolve challenging disputes.

We are committed to ethical advocacy and public service. Our attorneys regularly provide pro bono legal services and serve in leadership roles within federal judicial committees and national, state, and local bar associations.

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Litigation: General Commercial - Pennsylvania: Philadelphia & Surrounds

Band 2

Band 2


What the Team is Known For
Clark Hill houses a distinguished civil litigation practice with a formidable bench of experienced trial lawyers. It excels in legal malpractice cases and is also noted for its assured counsel in insurance, antitrust, trade secret and employment disputes.

Work Highlights

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  • Clark Hill represented Since 1903 in litigation in New Jersey against a steelmaking company.

Strengths

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  • Clark Hill adds outstanding value to our business and is always available to assist.

    Litigation: General Commercial respondentUSA
  • They are extremely practical and efficient, without sacrificing any of the deep expertise and analysis that is required for high-stakes litigation.

    Litigation: General Commercial respondentUSA
  • Clark Hill has demonstrated an ability to research and artfully explain complex and novel legal issues.

    Litigation: General Commercial respondentUSA
  • Clark Hill's attorneys are excellent litigators. They have true subject matter knowledge, they're practical and put the client's interests first.

    Litigation: General Commercial respondentUSA
  • Clark Hill does an extremely good job of explaining complex issues.

    Litigation: General Commercial respondentUSA

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 1Nicholas M Centrella
    Band 1Nicholas M Centrella

    Nicholas M Centrella

    Nicholas Centrella has a wide-ranging practice which sees him representing law firms in legal malpractice cases, as well as assisting other clients with antitrust and product liability matters.
    • Nicholas is very well prepared on the facts. He takes his time to study things to understand what happened. He is at the top of his game.

      Litigation: General Commercial respondentUSA
    • Nick is an outstanding strategist and trial lawyer, with deep knowledge of local courts and judges and wonderful judgment.

      Litigation: General Commercial respondentUSA
    • Nicholas is a superb lawyer.

      Litigation: General Commercial respondentUSA
  • Band 2Patricia Hamill
    Band 2Patricia Hamill

    Patricia Hamill

    Patricia Hamill is a specialist in Title IX litigation and regularly advises current and former students on claims in that area.
    • Patricia is excellent as a smart, strategic and practical litigator. She is also a credible presence in the courtroom and a compelling writer.

      Litigation: General Commercial respondentUSA
    • Patricia Hamill is smart and aggressive but also reasonable and practical.

      Litigation: General Commercial respondentUSA
  • Band 3Kevin Kent
    Band 3Kevin Kent

    Kevin Kent

    Kevin Kent is highlighted for his expertise in litigation relating to M&A activity. He has experience acting for utilities, as well as clients in the pharmaceutical and life sciences sectors.
    • Kevin has all the traits you want in a lawyer handling high-stakes matters.

      Litigation: General Commercial respondentUSA
    • Kevin Kent is levelheaded, thoughtful, intelligent and cooperative. He's a pleasure to work with.

      Litigation: General Commercial respondentUSA
    • Kevin Kent is an outstanding attorney whom we trust very much to give excellent advice.

      Litigation: General Commercial respondentUSA

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Pennsylvania: Philadelphia & Surrounds

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