Litigation: General Commercial: Highly Regarded
USA Guide 2024 : California
Band 1
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+1 310 595 3000Chambers Review
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.
Work Highlights
- DLA Piper secured a federal preemption win for MetroPCS Wireless in a dispute with the California Public Utilities Commission concerning state surcharges imposed on prepaid wireless services.
Strengths
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"DLA was always prompt and responsive, they handled the assigned matters in a professional and thorough manner."
"The team at DLA Piper were truly excellent - bringing great judgment and strategy to a tough case."
"They appear to be in the vortex of activity and can bring this perspective to our legal issues."
"DLA was always prompt and responsive, they handled the assigned matters in a professional and thorough manner."
"The team at DLA Piper were truly excellent - bringing great judgment and strategy to a tough case."
"They appear to be in the vortex of activity and can bring this perspective to our legal issues."
Notable Practitioners
Christopher Young regularly takes on significant class actions and is noted for his proficiency in product liability matters.
"Christopher's writing and analysis were persuasive to the court and achieved outstanding results."
"Chris has been our go-to person for almost all complex legal matters. He is knowledgeable, experienced, and practical."
"He has great experience."
Cochair of DLA Piper's business and commercial litigation practice, Angela Agrusa is noted for her considerable expertise representing food and beverage manufacturers alongside experience acting for clients in the tech sector.
"She's a real expert in the field."
"Angela is very supportive, and understands her clients' needs."
"Angela was so great, I would recommend her to anyone."
Richard Zelichov is well versed in acting for clients in securities class actions and derivative suits. He is particularly adept at handling claims relating to IPOs.
"I feel fortunate that Richard is my advocate."
"Richard is very detail-oriented; he understood the case inside-out and provides a good strategic approach."