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Litigation: General Commercial

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Litigation: General Commercial - Illinois

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What the Team is Known For

DLA Piper has a broad-based litigation practice with a nationwide presence, highly regarded for its representation of clients in consumer class actions and institutional commercial litigation. The firm features particular expertise in advising accountancy firms on professional liability disputes. Its broad client roster also includes major multinationals such as global banking, retail and real estate companies, representing both privately held and public companies. The group has additional experience in the technology, financial services and healthcare sectors.

Work Highlights

  • DLA Piper represented Danielson National Insurance Company in a putative class action where the plaintiffs allege a 15-year conspiracy between twenty sureties in the bail bond industry and two former executives to fix the premium price of bail bonds and suppress the advertisement of rebates in California.

Strengths

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DLA Piper is exceptionally good at understanding when it makes sense to adjust the legal strategy if the likely outcome of that strategy will not meet our business objectives.

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The DLA Piper attorneys are smart, great communicators and on the top of their game. We collaborate well and pose many questions or possible strategies. They listen and advise us accordingly.

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DLA Piper's lawyers are solution- and business-oriented. They understand the big picture, get into the details when appropriate, and collaborate well with others.

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DLA Piper's lawyers have deep industry knowledge and experience. They take a holistic and strategic approach, and are problem solvers.

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Notable Practitioners

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John Hamill
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John Hamill
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Band 2
John Hamill handles a wide range of commercial disputes and class actions, including those with allegations of employment misconduct or antitrust violations.

John is very skilled and bright.

John has an analytical style where he is thinking three steps ahead. He is quick on his feet and has very good recall of facts, which is key when dealing with significant record.

John is an extremely smart lawyer and exceptionally client-focused. He is very prompt at responding to client needs. When in the court room, he’s able to connect with the judge and jurors.

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Raj Shah
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Raj Shah chairs DLA Piper's Chicago litigation group and has expertise spanning a range of commercial disputes. He has noteworthy experience representing clients in the technology and healthcare sectors.

Raj is a strategic thinker who is very good at solving problems and getting to a resolution.

Raj is an excellent litigator. What makes him stand out is that he's extremely strategic. He knows exactly how to prepare a case around exactly what the client's goal is.

Raj is thoughtful. He understands our business and is a great partner to work with.

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Litigation: General Commercial
John Hamill
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John Hamill
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Raj Shah
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Band 4
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