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Gordon Tilden Thomas & Cordell LLP

Litigation: General Commercial

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Gordon Tilden Thomas & Cordell LLP

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At GTTC we limit our practice to complex civil trial work.  Our practice focuses on three areas:  general commercial litigation; serious personal injury cases, and insurance recovery litigation.  The firm is a recognized leader in all three areas.   

We prepare every matter, from the beginning, on the assumption it will be tried to verdict. All of our partners are experienced trial lawyers; among them are two Fellows of the American College of Trial Lawyers and a Member of the American Board of Trial Advocates. Viewing the case through the lens of trial serves our clients well, whether or not the case ultimately is tried: even in settlement, success comes only if the team is prepared to win at trial.

The GTTC lawyer you hire is the lawyer who does your work.  We have consciously avoided the “pyramid” model, with many junior lawyers reporting to a small number of senior partners. Our partners roll up their sleeves, do the work, and know the facts and law, period.


A lawyer’s greatest asset is his or her judgment—that which is earned predominantly by standing up in court, presenting evidence, and persuading judges and juries. GTTC lawyers exercise judgment by focusing on the client’s ultimate objective and avoiding minor but costly battles that do not advance that objective. Our 22-year track record has proven the value of this approach to our clients.

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Litigation: General Commercial - Washington

Band 4

Band 4


What the Team is Known For

Gordon Tilden Thomas & Cordell LLP is renowned for its insurance recovery and personal injury work. It also has expertise in complex contract disputes, wrongful death matters and lease disputes. A dedicated litigation boutique, the firm has many success stories acting for both defendants and plaintiffs.

Work Highlights

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  • Gordon Tilden Thomas & Cordell LLP represented Oregon Potato Company in insurance and commercial litigation relating to a fire at a facility in Warden, Washington.

Strengths

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  • Gordon Tilden Thomas & Cordell is very strategic and cost effective.

    Litigation: General Commercial respondentUSA

Notable Practitioners

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  • Senior StatespeopleJeffrey I Tilden
    Senior StatespeopleJeffrey I Tilden

    Jeffrey I Tilden

    Jeffrey Tilden has a wealth of experience handling a wide range of commercial disputes on behalf of both public and private companies. He offers additional strength in personal injury and insurance recovery litigation.
  • Band 2Franklin Cordell
    Band 2Franklin Cordell

    Franklin Cordell

    Franklin Cordell focuses his practice on the representation of policyholders in complex insurance recovery litigation. His expertise includes long-tail claims involving environmental property damage and asbestos.
    • Franklin is a fantastic litigator and really brings a lot of depth of knowledge on the cases he is advising on.

      Litigation: General Commercial respondentUSA

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