DEPARTMENT PROFILE

Davis Graham & Stubbs LLP

Litigation

5 ranked lawyers

Band 2

Colorado

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What the team is known for

A strong and diverse practice that impresses in a range of matters including antitrust, telecommunications, personal injury and IP litigation. Draws on a bench of experienced trial lawyers who are adept across industries. Has developed particular strength in energy, environmental, commercial and securities matters. Firm represents clients in disputes involving bankruptcy, intellectual property, securities, mining, environmental/toxic tort, telecommunications and white-collar criminal defense.

Strengths

Sources comment: "They are a really strong firm, especially in the oil and gas space."

Work highlights

Successfully acted for Atlantic Richfield in the US Supreme Court regarding claims brought by 100 plaintiffs for damages relating to smelting operations in Montana.

Notable practitioners

Chad Williams practices civil and criminal litigation in white-collar defense, complex business disputes, securities and corporate governance litigation.
"Chad is an exceptional trial lawyer."

Kenzo Kawanabe is notably experienced in handling commercial litigation matters, including product liability and contractual disputes.
"He is very diligent and structured in the way he approaches a case."

Michael Gallagher is held in high esteem for his handling of litigation and arbitration matters, having represented numerous clients in the natural resources sector.
"He has done a lot of large in-depth cases over the years and has experience."

Shannon Stevenson handles litigation before both trial and appellate courts, including personal injury, product liability and breach of contract disputes.
"Shannon is a terrific appellate lawyer."

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Overview

DGS lawyers – including many former prosecutors and public defenders – have substantial records of trying lawsuits in front of juries and judges. Their extensive jury trial experience gives them an advantage in narrowing claims and negotiating favorable settlements. The firm also conducts litigation planning, mediation and other alternative dispute resolution, all forms of pre-trial motion and discovery practice and trials and appeals at all levels.