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Litigation: General Commercial

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Our Litigation Department is known for finding ways to achieve satisfactory outcomes for our clients. We are aggressive yet tactful litigators, and there are few situations that we haven’t successfully dealt with. We believe that understanding a client’s needs is the best way to leverage the firm’s accumulated expertise. When someone calls to talk about a problem, they talk with an experienced lawyer, not a supporting attorney. All of our lawyers are actively involved in hands-on practice. Our deep experience in multiple areas, including commercial litigation, and labor & employment litigation, is crucial for success. The entire team brings unique perspectives and fresh ideas to solving complicated legal matters, and this approach works, regardless of geography.

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Litigation: General Commercial - Pennsylvania: Pittsburgh & Surrounds

3
Band 3

What the Team is Known For

DeForest Koscelnik & Berardinelli possesses an established group of experienced litigators known for its commercial and employment disputes practice. The firm is highly adept in complex contractual, wrongful termination and trade secrets-related cases. It is noted for its strong reputation in trial and appellate cases, as well as arbitrations. The firm is particularly proficient in sectors such as healthcare, education and technology.

Work Highlights

  • DeForest Koscelnik & Berardinelli represented Shilling Medical Supply in litigation alleging breach of contract, unjust enrichment and fraud concerning an abrupt termination of a longstanding business agreement.

Strengths

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I appreciate the attorneys' concern about their clients. They have great communication skills and are extremely knowledgeable.

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I commend the thoroughness with which DeForest Koscelnik & Berardinelli researches and prepares each case for trial.

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The team demonstrates attention to detail, effective strategies and the ability to distill complicated issues. The attorneys are calm under pressure and very skilled in negotiations.

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The team provides personal care, attention to detail, receptiveness to ideas as well as resourcefulness. Everything is beyond exemplary.

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Notable Practitioners

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David Berardinelli
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David Berardinelli
2
Band 2

David Berardinelli maintains a broad practice encompassing both civil and criminal disputes. He regularly litigates matters involving claims of white-collar crime, employment and breach of contract.

David is an outstanding and ethical attorney. David’s level of sophistication and vision in his area of expertise are exemplary.

David is an outstanding attorney with unsurpassed levels of integrity and sophistication.

David was invested in the case as much as we were and was the perfect lawyer for the case. He is very personable.

David is extremely knowledgeable and competent.

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Walter P DeForest
3
Walter P DeForest
3
Band 3
Walter DeForest is active in a range of corporate and commercial disputes, including trusts litigation and complex investigations.

Walter has always impressed me with his detailed knowledge of the art of successful litigation. He has deep knowledge and unmatched instincts, coupled with an exceedingly calm demeanor.

Walter is an honest, hard-working, extremely intelligent and competent lawyer.

Walter has impeccable judgment.

Walter is a brilliant attorney with skills in litigation, analysis, negotiation and strategy.

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Pennsylvania: Pittsburgh & Surrounds

Litigation: General Commercial
David Berardinelli
2
David Berardinelli
2
Band 2
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Walter P DeForest
3
Walter P DeForest
3
Band 3
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