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Gair Gallo Eberhard LLP

Litigation: General Commercial

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Gair Gallo Eberhard LLP

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Litigation: General Commercial - Illinois

Band 4

Band 4


What the Team is Known For
Gair Gallo Eberhard has a robust litigation practice that demonstrates significant experience across a range of commercial business disputes. The firm is able to represent both corporate and individual clients in sectors such as financial services, healthcare and construction.

Work Highlights

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  • Gair Gallo Eberhard represented Illinois Tool Works in a dispute brought by ATS Ohio who alleged breach of contract.

Strengths

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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.

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  • Gair 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.

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  • The team is strategic, has good business acumen as it relates to combining legal and business strategy, and show very good judgment.

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  • They are phenomenal trial lawyers and really focused on trial skills.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 2Chris Gair
    Band 2Chris Gair

    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.

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    • He is exceptional in front of judges, juries and arbitrators. He is personable, responsive and always gives his all to his clients.

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    • Chris is an absolute dogged, resilient lawyer. He knows how to win cases.

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    • He is an exceptional courtroom advocate who is always terrifically prepared and is very aggressive in advocating for his client.

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    • He is particularly strong in his courtroom presence and is effective in cross-examination.

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  • Band 3Jeff Eberhard
    Band 3Jeff Eberhard

    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.

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    • Jeff is extremely well prepared and knowledgeable on the law. He understands our business extremely well and then brings this into our disputes.

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    • He is really smart, really strategic and great with clients.

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    • Jeff is so client-oriented and responsive.

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    • Jeff is an amazing writer, a strategic thinker, he's good on his feet and he digest things very quickly.

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