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Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath, LLP

Litigation: General Commercial

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Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath, LLP

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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 - Pennsylvania: Philadelphia & Surrounds

Band 2

Band 2


What the Team is Known For

Faegre Drinker offers expertise in antitrust, IP and wider commercial litigation. The firm is also regularly called upon for its counsel in product liability and insurance disputes, as well as for consumer class action defense work. It is particularly experienced in handling Telephone Consumer Protection Act cases. The team is renowned for its representation of clients in the life sciences, technology and telecommunications industries.

Work Highlights

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  • Faegre Drinker represented Ansell Healthcare Products in connection with class action litigation filed by several former workers of one of its suppliers, Brightway Group.

Strengths

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  • The lawyers at Faegre Drinker are not just litigators, but skilled trial lawyers. Further, they have the kind of general commercial experience that makes them insightful business partners to clients.

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  • The team is incredibly business-savvy and mindful of the commercial objectives of the client, while remaining strategic and appropriately aggressive in its advocacy.

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  • There is no matter too complex for Faegre Drinker. The firm's lawyers are smart and eager to accept a challenge.

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  • The Faegre Drinker team exhibits sharp analytical skills and critical thinking, processing vast amounts of information in a short period of time.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 2Timothy Katsiff
    Band 2Timothy Katsiff

    Timothy Katsiff

    Timothy Katsiff is recognized for his expertise in advising private and public corporations in complex securities class actions and derivative suits.

    • Timothy Katsiff is a phenomenal attorney. He is highly strategic, effective and receptive.

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    • Tim Katsiff is a great adviser. He has deep knowledge and he is highly responsive and astute.

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    • Timothy Katsiff is an outstanding lawyer with exceptional business acumen and interpersonal skills.

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    • He can often see around a blind corner and his level of service always goes above and beyond.

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  • Band 3Michael P Daly
    Band 3Michael P Daly

    Michael P Daly

    Michael Daly is experienced across a range of litigation, from contractual disputes to product liability. He is also recognized for his appellate and white-collar crime expertise.
    • Michael Daly has excellent knowledge of the law and delivers superior customer service.

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    • Michael Daly provides thoughtful and timely business counseling.

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    • Mike consistently provides the highest level of client service.

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    • In the Venn diagram of practical business advice and deep expertise on complex legal issues, Mike occupies the middle section.

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