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Litigation: General Commercial

About

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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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What the Team is Known For

Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath is a commercial litigation powerhouse highly regarded by peers and clients for its extensive trial practice. It acts on high-value single-plaintiff claims and class actions involving a range of issues, including product liability, antitrust, fraud, franchise and IP suits among other areas of expertise. The firm is also renowned for its standout appellate team as well as its work on multi-district cases. It represents a diverse group of clients from industry sectors such as finance, food and beverages, pharmaceuticals and retail.

Work Highlights

  • Faegre Drinker represented CommScope in a case alleging an international conspiracy to misappropriate its trade secrets.

Strengths

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I have the utmost faith in Faegre's abilities to handle complex and sophisticated matters. There are a lot of specialists and areas of support to rely on.

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Faegre has an incredibly deep bench of litigation talent that knows how to win complex litigation cases.

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Notable Practitioners

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Aaron D Van Oort
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Aaron D Van Oort
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Aaron Van Oort is co-chair of the firm's appellate advocacy team. He represents clients in appellate courts nationwide.

Aaron is simply the best; brilliant is an understatement. He delivers practical advice every step of the way.

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Erica MacDonald
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Erica MacDonald
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Erica MacDonald leads the white-collar crime practice in Minneapolis. She is active in a broad variety of corporate criminal cases and investigations, taking in antitrust, fraud and healthcare-related matters.

Erica is a talented and very thorough attorney who is appreciated by her clients.

Erica is a very strong and experienced lawyer. She has a great perspective from her time in government and is confident and assertive, but also approachable.

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Bruce Jones
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Bruce Jones
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Bruce Jones has considerable experience representing his clients in federal and state courts to challenge or defend judicial outcomes, often in relation to product liability and wardship issues.
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Jeffrey Justman
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Jeffrey Justman
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Jeffrey Justman is noted for his capabilities in handling appeals. His clients include leading retailers and manufacturers.
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Randall E Kahnke
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Randall E Kahnke
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Randall Kahnke is highly prevalent in IP litigation. He has strong experience in handling trials nationwide.

Randall has extremely deep knowledge of trade secret law. He is also a strong litigator and leader of a team able to navigate complex issues.

Randall is a trusted partner who provides candid and realistic feedback.

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Michael Cockson
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Michael Cockson
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Michael Cockson is commended for his extensive experience as a trial lawyer. He has notable expertise in handling class action litigation.

Michael is available and practical and exhibits a high level of confidence. He acts confidently but never overplays his hand, has good judgement and knows the real problems.

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John Ursu
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John Ursu
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John Ursu wins acclaim for his impressive advocacy skills, with clients benefiting from his wide-ranging experience in trial work.

He is one of the best trial lawyers I know.

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Martin Chester
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Martin Chester
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Martin Chester focuses on representing corporates in trade secrets and restrictive covenant matters.

Marty is commercially savvy and takes the business's commercial interests into account when devising strategy and providing advice.

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Peter Magnuson
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Peter Magnuson
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Peter Magnuson represents corporate clients in various industries including healthcare, energy and education. He is experienced in litigation concerning contract disputes and M&A, as well as class action defence.

Peter's communication style is remarkably clear, concise and deliberate. Peter is an incredible asset to have on your team in any dispute.

Peter is our go-to attorney for all commercial litigation. He is exceedingly sharp and practical.

Peter is terrific on his feet, and with a pen, and has an easy, friendly style with clients.

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Elsa Bullard
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Elsa Bullard
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Elsa Bullard is an up-and-coming attorney with a broad commercial litigation practice. She is noted for her experience of handling class action and product liability disputes.

Elsa is a natural litigation team leader with a commanding courtroom presence.

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Julie Landy
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Julie Landy
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Julie Landy is an up-and-coming partner known for her representation of banks in various commercial litigation matters.

Julie is a sensational attorney and a true partner.

Julie provides exemplary legal work and client service.

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Ranked Lawyers at
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Litigation: Appellate
Aaron D Van Oort
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Aaron D Van Oort
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Bruce Jones
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Bruce Jones
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Band 2
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Jeffrey Justman
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Jeffrey Justman
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Litigation: General Commercial
Randall E Kahnke
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Randall E Kahnke
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Michael Cockson
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Michael Cockson
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John Ursu
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John Ursu
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Martin Chester
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Martin Chester
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Peter Magnuson
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Peter Magnuson
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Elsa Bullard
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Elsa Bullard
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Up and Coming
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Julie Landy
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Julie Landy
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Up and Coming
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Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
Erica MacDonald
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Erica MacDonald
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Band 1
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