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DLA Piper LLP (US)

Litigation: General Commercial: Highly Regarded

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DLA Piper LLP (US)

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Litigation: General Commercial: Highly Regarded - California

Band 1

What the Team is Known For
DLA Piper excels in handling complex commercial litigation for public and private sector clients across the country, proficient in an array of life sciences, technology and consumer products disputes. The firm calls upon an extensive roster of litigators across the state and country to assist with bet-the-company litigation and cross-border work.
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Work Highlights

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  • DLA Piper LLP represented Johnson & Johnson Consumer in multiple multi-action class litigation involving benzoyl peroxide products.

Strengths

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  • DLA Piper made a real effort to learn our business. It's also the most responsive I've every worked with, and has a wealth of experience to draw on.

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  • They are thoughtful and intelligent litigators, thinking through problems and solutions. They also take a broader view about what impact a decision has on the company.

    Litigation: General Commercial: Highly Regarded respondentUSA

  • The team is super clear in communicating complex legal matters simply, and is very collaborative.

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  • The partners are truly cutting-edge in the areas that impact our company. They have expert knowledge and great instincts.

    Litigation: General Commercial: Highly Regarded respondentUSA

  • The team understands and does a good job of getting the nuances of the dispute. They also make it a point to reply almost immediately to my inquiries.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Christopher Young
    Christopher Young

    Christopher Young

    Christopher Young regularly takes on significant class actions and is noted for his proficiency in product liability matters.
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  • Angela C Agrusa
    Angela C Agrusa

    Angela C Agrusa

    Cochair of DLA Piper's US product liability, mass torts and class actions practice, Angela Agrusa is noted for her considerable expertise representing food and beverage manufacturers alongside experience acting for clients in the tech sector.

    • Angela is wonderful to work with. She is smart, creative, and has helped us with complicated cases.

      Litigation: General Commercial: Highly Regarded respondentUSA
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  • Isabelle Ord
    Isabelle Ord

    Isabelle Ord

    Isabelle Ord regularly represents notable clients in complex litigation and has expertise in consumer protection, financial services and commercial disputes. She is cochair of DLA Piper's class action litigation practice and global co-chair of the financial services sector group.

    • Isabelle Ord is an incredible asset. She provides superior customer service and knowledge.

      Litigation: General Commercial: Highly Regarded respondentUSA

    • Isabelle is an amazing trial lawyer who does an excellent job providing insightful advice.

      Litigation: General Commercial: Highly Regarded respondentUSA

    • Isabelle is a superb attorney who gets it from a business perspective.

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  • Melanie Walker
    Melanie Walker

    Melanie Walker

    Melanie Walker is an experienced litigator highlighted for her strong track record handling complex securities disputes and class actions, particularly those arising from corporate transactions. She is chair of DLA Piper's corporate and securities litigation practice.

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