
Litigation: General Commercial
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Gair Gallo Eberhard represented Illinois Tool Works in a dispute brought by ATS Ohio who alleged breach of contract.
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The firm has a bench of lawyers that really compliment each other perfectly. They have the exact mix of partners and associates needed to handle all matters.
Litigation: General Commercial respondentUSAGair Gallo is strategic, thorough and detailed-oriented, yet practical and cost-conscious. They staff their teams effectively to achieve results and get work done in a highly efficient manner.
Litigation: General Commercial respondentUSAThe team is strategic, has good business acumen as it relates to combining legal and business strategy, and show very good judgment.
Litigation: General Commercial respondentUSAThey are phenomenal trial lawyers and really focused on trial skills.
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Band 2 
Band 2 
Chris Gair
Chris Gair is praised across the market for his handling of civil litigation and has experience handling a wide array of disputes including those concerning bankruptcy, contractual and securities-related issues.
Chris is fantastic. He is experienced as a trial lawyer and probably the most passionate advocate we've ever had.
Litigation: General Commercial respondentUSAHe is exceptional in front of judges, juries and arbitrators. He is personable, responsive and always gives his all to his clients.
Litigation: General Commercial respondentUSAChris is an absolute dogged, resilient lawyer. He knows how to win cases.
Litigation: General Commercial respondentUSAHe is an exceptional courtroom advocate who is always terrifically prepared and is very aggressive in advocating for his client.
Litigation: General Commercial respondentUSAHe is particularly strong in his courtroom presence and is effective in cross-examination.
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Band 3 
Band 3 
Jeff Eberhard
Jeff Eberhard has a robust litigation practice representing clients such as those in the financial services, technology and real estate industries in commercial disputes. Jeff is an incredibly talented litigator who is practical and business-minded when providing advice and has an ability to quickly size up the strengths and weaknesses of a case.
Litigation: General Commercial respondentUSAJeff is extremely well prepared and knowledgeable on the law. He understands our business extremely well and then brings this into our disputes.
Litigation: General Commercial respondentUSAHe is really smart, really strategic and great with clients.
Litigation: General Commercial respondentUSAJeff is so client-oriented and responsive.
Litigation: General Commercial respondentUSAJeff is an amazing writer, a strategic thinker, he's good on his feet and he digest things very quickly.
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