Litigation: General Commercial
USA Guide 2024 : Pennsylvania: Philadelphia & Surrounds
Band 3
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Provided by Cozen O'Connor
With over 300 highly respected litigators, including numerous fellows of the American College of Trial Lawyers, Cozen O’Connor is a go-to firm for sophisticated clients with complex and consequential business litigation. Our clients include public and private companies, startups, corporate boards and committees, directors and officers, nonprofits, trade associations, and government entities.
Our attorneys litigate myriad claims, including corporate governance and partnership disputes; securities and financial services litigation; breach of contract; business torts; data privacy and cybersecurity breaches; unfair business practices; antitrust; construction; class actions; product liability; criminal defense & government investigations; international arbitration; and real estate. We practice before judges across nearly every state and Canada, are well-versed in the procedural norms in their courtrooms, and win cases in the most challenging jurisdictions. Our commitment to hands-on trial practice is unusual in the current legal marketplace, even among prestigious peer firms. Our record of success in court contributed to the Commercial Litigation practice being selected as a Litigation Department of the Year finalist in 2023 by The American Lawyer, the firm being named a Law360 Powerhouse, Pennsylvania Litigation Department of the Year by American Lawyer, and Law Firm of the Year by The Legal Intelligencer.
Chambers Review
Cozen O'Connor's talented litigation group has a reputation for excellence in insurance defense. Also noted for its adroit handling of antitrust, product liability and professional negligence cases. Also stands out for its work on complex white-collar crime litigation and securities litigation. Acts for a diverse client base that cuts across a wide spectrum of sectors, including healthcare, construction and transportation.
Notable Practitioners
James Heller is an experienced commercial litigator who is well regarded for his expertise in product liability cases. He is cochair of the firm's commercial litigation department.