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We represent a range of industries in commercial agreements, consumer fraud, insurance and banking, false advertising, corporate governance and M&A-related claims. Recognized for our multi-jurisdictional capabilities and deep expertise, we devise litigation strategy, manage virtual law firms, facilitate pre-trial resolutions to commercial disputes, defeat class certification, manage e-discovery, obtain summary judgments or voluntary dismissal of claims, negotiate favorable settlements and prevail at trial.


Our D.C. lawyers, many of whom are former federal regulators and government officials, focus their considerable experience, institutional expertise and commercial judgment on the most sophisticated, high-stakes matters and areas of the highest regulatory demand.

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Litigation: General Commercial: Highly Regarded - District of Columbia

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What the Team is Known For

Dechert is a Washington, DC-based firm that boasts strength in representing both individuals and companies. The commercial litigation team is experienced in commercial agreement and fraud disputes. Other areas of expertise include false advertising, product liability, complex cross-border litigation, and M&A-related claims. Its offices are located throughout the United States and globally.

Work Highlights

  • Dechert represented Fox Corporation in a Clayton Act and Sherman Act lawsuit brought by FuboTV and FuboTV Media against Fox and other defendants.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Tara Lee
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Tara Lee
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Tara Lee specializes in handling complex and often high-profile multijurisdictional disputes for clients from a wide range of sectors including media and telecommunications. She also offers notable experience in class actions.

Tara is one of the most extraordinary and talented trial lawyers I have worked with. She holds her clients' hands through the biggest litigation storms and always finds a way to win. She is a problem-solver extraordinaire.

Tara is the best. She is creative, diligent and definitely someone you want in your corner.

Tara is a very tough litigator.

Scott Lerner
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Scott Lerner
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Up and Coming

Scott Lerner has a practice focused on commercial litigation, class actions and investigations, with particular expertise in sports-related disputes.

Scott is a rising star. He leads major, complex matters and does a wonderful job.

His knowledge and interest in our business is so refreshing and helpful. He clearly enjoys what he does and is always eager to help proactively, which we appreciate.

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Tara Lee
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Tara Lee
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Scott Lerner
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Scott Lerner
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