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Litigation: General Commercial

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Goldman Ismail handles an extensive array of high-profile commercial matters. In recent years, these cases have included securities disputes, breach-of-contract litigation, fraud and non-compete matters, and ERISA arbitrations. Our approach to commercial cases combines our technical, financial, and scientific expertise with our intense focus on trial-ready themes to achieve the best possible results for our clients. Goldman Ismail has been recognized for its outstanding commercial litigation practice in Legal 500, Chambers, and LMG Life Sciences. In addition to our renowned defense of pharmaceutical companies, we have litigated in federal, state, and appellate courts on behalf of Fortune Global 500 corporations, as well as public and closely held companies, on a variety of issues. Whatever the company, whatever the problem, our collective and individual mastery of the case and its subject matter enables us to craft comprehensive legal and business strategies that achieve our clients’ commercial and legal objectives.

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Litigation: General Commercial - Illinois

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What the Team is Known For

Goldman Ismail Tomaselli Brennan & Baum is a well-regarded litigation practice particularly noted for its nationwide strength in product liability and mass tort matters. The firm also offers expertise in antitrust cases and IP disputes, including patent infringement claims. It represents a number of household names in the pharmaceutical space, drawing on significant trial strength and scientific expertise. It also represents major clients in the entertainment, sports, technology and retail industries.

Work Highlights

  • Goldman Ismail Tomaselli Brennan & Baum represented Merck & Co as strategic and trial counsel defending antitrust class actions and opt-out and joined actions claiming that Merck’s settlement of a Zetia Hatch-Waxman patent case in 2010 violated federal and state antitrust laws.

Strengths

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Their superpower is their instinct and strategic insight.

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I like Goldman Ismail's practicality. They are very good at getting to the heart of an issue.

Litigation: General Commercial respondent
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Goldman Ismail has outstanding litigation talent. The lawyers display incredible attention to detail.

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They are superlative in terms of managing and running complex multijurisdictional litigation, providing strategic counsel and organizing and ensuring consistent flow between stakeholders.

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Notable Practitioners

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Tarek Ismail
Tarek Ismail
Star Individuals

Tarek Ismail brings his expert market-leading trial practice to bear in a range of high-value civil disputes, including defending against complex product liability class actions and handling antitrust litigation.

Tarek is a true star in preparing clients for trials.

Tarek is a fantastic trial lawyer. He is matter-of-fact, reasonable, and has a really great presence in the courtroom.

He is a trial lawyer with a remarkable ability to identify what the winning and losing issues are.

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Shayna Cook
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Shayna Cook
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Band 1

Shayna Cook is an experienced trial lawyer noted for her impressive strength acting for major pharmaceutical and medical device manufacturers in challenging multidistrict litigation.

Shayna is a generational talent. She is one of the most exceptional trial lawyers trying cases in America today. She is incredibly smart, sophisticated, and connects easily with people and juries.

She is the best trial lawyer in the country. She is amazing.

Shayna is outstanding.

She is down-to-earth, capable and very bright.

Shayna Cook is organized, methodical and has a no nonsense approach. She is really well liked by the jury because she is well prepared, and is an aggressive advocate for her clients.

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Brian O'Donoghue
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Brian O'Donoghue
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Band 2

Brian O'Donoghue has noteworthy experience handling complex toxic tort and harmful exposure litigation for global manufacturers.

Brian is an outstanding strategic thinker and leader. He is always thinking about how to help his clients.

He is the best of the best I've worked with in terms of being able to manage litigation from a project management perspective.

Brain is just exquisite. He is a fabulous leader.

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Jennifer L. Greenblatt
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Jennifer L. Greenblatt
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Band 4

Jennifer Greenblatt is noted for her experience representing clients in connection with business disputes, product liability claims and antitrust-related actions.

Jennifer is excellent at oral arguments.

Jennifer is absolutely fantastic. She is organized and fully knowledgeable about every aspect of the case.

She provides clear, good advice. Jennifer is strategic, professional and timely.

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Andrew Rima
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Andrew Rima
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Up and Coming

Andrew Rima is highlighted for his adroit representation of notable pharmaceutical clients and other manufacturers in complex product liability and mass tort litigation.

Andrew is a great partner.

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Emma Ross
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Emma Ross
U
Up and Coming
Emma Ross is increasingly recognized for her litigation expertise, with particular strength representing pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

Emma is one of the brightest attorneys I have the privilege of working with.

She develops cutting-edge legal strategies and is a pleasure to work with.

Emma is brilliant.

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Laura Sexton
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Laura Sexton
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Up and Coming

Laura Sexton is increasingly recognized for her deep experience in class actions, antitrust litigation and product liability matters.

Laura Sexton brings a level of attention to detail and client service that is rare to find in so young of an attorney.

Laura never misses anything. Her research is thorough and well done.

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Ranked Lawyers at
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Litigation: General Commercial
Tarek Ismail
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Tarek Ismail
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Band 1
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Shayna Cook
2
Shayna Cook
2
Band 2
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Jennifer L. Greenblatt
4
Jennifer L. Greenblatt
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Band 4
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Laura Sexton
U
Laura Sexton
U
Up and Coming
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Litigation: Product Liability
Tarek Ismail
Tarek Ismail
Star Individuals
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Shayna Cook
1
Shayna Cook
1
Band 1
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Brian O'Donoghue
2
Brian O'Donoghue
2
Band 2
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Andrew Rima
U
Andrew Rima
U
Up and Coming
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Emma Ross
U
Emma Ross
U
Up and Coming
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