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Litigation: General Commercial

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We offer experience, intelligence and a practical sense to solve the most difficult challenges you face. Our trial lawyers include Fellows of the American College of Trial Lawyers, former United States Supreme Court clerks, members of the American Academy of Appellate Lawyers, former federal prosecutors and government agency officials, and dozens of former federal and state courts of appeal and district court clerks. With litigation attorneys licensed in key jurisdictions throughout the United States, we offer national counsel services, on-the-ground litigation support and local court relationships. We align our approach to your goals and minimize business disruption. We value risk mitigation and litigation avoidance as critical elements of our strategy, but when litigation becomes unavoidable, we have an established track record of defeating claims at the pleading stage, at trial and on appeal.

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Litigation: General Commercial - Colorado

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Band 2

What the Team is Known For

Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath, LLP has a substantial presence in the region, with in-state offices in Boulder and Denver. The firm has a strong group of trial lawyers who are experienced at every level of the federal and state court systems. It has a particularly strong reputation for its work with insurance companies. The team's areas of expertise include nationwide class actions and environmental disputes. It further represents a number of significant commercial and retail clients, notably assisting with franchise disputes and antitrust concerns.

Work Highlights

  • Faegre Drinker represented biotechnology company Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, securing a favorable ruling in appellate court in relation to False Claims Act litigation.

Strengths

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We felt like we received the attention we needed and were well informed throughout the process. At every point, we received the best in terms of depth and breadth.

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Faegre Drinker not only hires top quality legal experts but they also collaborate together, creating a team tailored to the litigation.

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The firm's lawyers are astute business people. They are sharp and learn the facts of whatever industry is at play in the dispute.

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Faegre Drinker is client-centered and works in partnership in determining the best path forward.

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Notable Practitioners

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Heather Carson Perkins
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Heather Carson Perkins
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Band 1
Heather Carson Perkins handles matters including antitrust, trade secrets and product liability.

Heather is amazing, one of the top litigators in Colorado.

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Christopher Casolaro
4
Christopher Casolaro
4
Band 4

Christopher Casolaro has both trial and appellate experience across a range of litigation for significant corporate clients. His experience spans product liability cases and wider commercial disputes.

Chris is a proactive adviser with deep experience in our industry. He seamlessly leverages other subject matter experts as needed to make sure we have a comprehensive understanding of an issue.

He's very good at evaluating the facts of a case and coming up with creative options and solutions for the client to decide on.

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Alec Harris
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Alec Harris
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Up and Coming

Alec Harris represents clients in matters including commercial disputes and False Claims Act litigation.

Alec is smart, quick on his feet and responsive to clients.

Alec is very intelligent, easy to work with and brings in extra people when needed.

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Teresa Akkara
Teresa Akkara
Associates to watch

Teresa Akkara is an associate in Faegre Drinker's Denver office and has served as appellate counsel for major clients, both defendants and plaintiffs.

Teresa has the ability to persuade and establish credibility with the court.

She's brilliant strategically, she builds rapport with clients and judges alike, and delivers diligent preparation and consideration of outcomes.

Teresa gives thoughtful guidance regarding the Colorado appellate landscape on various issues.

What sets Teresa apart is her ability to see around corners when developing legal strategy. She anticipates concerns and potential potholes and addresses them before they become problems.

Teresa is an exceptionally gifted writer, storyteller and legal strategist. She has a keen instinct for what will persuade.

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Ranked Lawyers at
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Litigation: Appellate
Teresa Akkara
Teresa Akkara
Associates to watch
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Litigation: General Commercial
Heather Carson Perkins
1
Heather Carson Perkins
1
Band 1
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Christopher Casolaro
4
Christopher Casolaro
4
Band 4
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Alec Harris
U
Alec Harris
U
Up and Coming
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