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Cozen O'Connor

Litigation: General Commercial

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Cozen O'Connor

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With over 200 highly respected litigators in the United States and Canada, 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 in 2014, 2018, and 2022-2024, Pennsylvania Litigation Department of the Year by American Lawyer, and Law Firm of the Year by The Legal Intelligencer. 

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Litigation: General Commercial - Pennsylvania: Philadelphia & Surrounds

Band 3

Band 3


What the Team is Known For

Cozen O'Connor's talented litigation group has a reputation for excellence in insurance defense. The firm is also noted for its adroit handling of antitrust, product liability and professional negligence cases. It acts for a diverse client base that cuts across a wide spectrum of sectors, including healthcare, construction and transportation.

Work Highlights

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  • Cozen O'Connor assisted MacDermid, a global chemical products producer, with a class action matter alleging water supply contamination.

Strengths

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  • Cozen O'Connor is strategic, efficient and effective.

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  • Cozen O'Connor stands out for its excellent judgment and responsiveness, combined with clear strategic planning.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 2James Heller
    Band 2James Heller

    James Heller

    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.
    • James is practical, strategic and demonstrates common sense.

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    • James has a great understanding of our business and the facts and issues related to our litigation.

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    • James is responsive and thoughtful. He develops his team well and works well with co-counsel and opposing counsel.

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