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Litigation: Mainly Plaintiffs
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Joseph Cotchett
Joseph Cotchett enjoys a stellar reputation as a plaintiffs' litigator. He represents clients in significant commercial disputes as well as securities litigation. Joe is the godfather of the plaintiffs' Bar.
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Band 2 
Band 2 
Mark Molumphy
Mark Molumphy is an experienced plaintiffs' lawyer with notable experience handling shareholder derivative suits and class actions. Mark is a very good plaintiffs lawyer.
Litigation: Mainly Plaintiffs respondentUSAMolumphy is a real litigator running big cases. He is a formidable foe.
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Ranked Individuals at Cotchett, Pitre & McCarthy (3)
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