Litigation: General Commercial
USA Guide 2024 : New York: Upstate
Band 1
About
Provided by Harter Secrest & Emery LLP
Our litigation team strives to achieve the most favorable, expeditious, and practical solutions for our clients.
Our deep bench of litigators includes many with prior experience at Am Law 100 law firms in New York and D.C., as well as former Justice Department officials, Assistant U.S. Attorneys, military lawyers, and in-house counsel. Several of our team members served as law clerks to state and federal judges.
We represent businesses and individuals in state and federal courts throughout New York and around the country in all manner of complex business litigation, including intellectual property disputes, class actions, dissolution actions, significant insurance coverage claims, contract claims, non-competition violations, UCC cases, corporate governance disputes, and antitrust actions. In addition, we regularly serve as appellate counsel in both state and federal appeals.
Our clients include major national and regional hospital systems, universities, other not-for-profit institutions, public organizations, national and local businesses, and individuals.
We also represent organizations and individuals across the spectrum of government investigations, whether criminal, civil, or regulatory. Our team defends and advocates for the rights of organizations and individuals dealing with government agencies including the Justice Department, the New York Attorney General, the SEC, and various federal and state inspectors general.
Chambers Review
Harter Secrest & Emery LLP houses a market-leading litigation practice with capabilities across a broad range of commercial disputes, backed by a team of experienced trial lawyers from its offices in Rochester, Buffalo, Corning and Albany. The practice demonstrates particular expertise in construction and intellectual property law, acting for a variety of blue-chip clients including national and regional healthcare providers, public organizations and large corporations in the finance, manufacturing and technology sectors.
Work Highlights
- Harter Secrest & Emery represented Grand River Enterprises Six Nations in federal court litigation brought by the State of New York, seeking $200 million in taxes in connection with allegedly manufacturing, shipping and selling of contraband cigarettes.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Not only are we impressed with the legal acumen of the team, but its diligence and communication are outstanding."
"The firm is great in terms of responsiveness, creativity and efficiency."
"I have total confidence in Harter Secrest & Emery's abilities. They are my go-to firm."
"Not only are we impressed with the legal acumen of the team, but its diligence and communication are outstanding."
"The firm is great in terms of responsiveness, creativity and efficiency."
"I have total confidence in Harter Secrest & Emery's abilities. They are my go-to firm."
Notable Practitioners
John Horn excels in a broad range of commercial litigation and alternative dispute resolution matters. He offers notable expertise in a number of areas, including Native American law.
"John is a great strategic thinker and is very available."
Peter Abdella is highly regarded for his commercial litigation practice. His clients benefit from his well-honed skills in complex contentious matters, and he offers particular expertise in the construction space.
"Peter is a true professional. He really understands and cares about his clients."
Erika Stanat enjoys a robust reputation for her litigation practice. She is particularly well versed in intellectual property disputes.
"Erika is an absolute pleasure to work with. She understands business challenges and tailors legal guidance to the practical realities."
Jerauld Brydges is renowned for his longstanding experience in a broad spectrum of commercial litigation matters. He offers expertise in disputes involving intellectual property, securities and broader contract matters.
Paul Greene maintains his reputation for his commercial litigation expertise, and is held in particularly high esteem for his strengths in privacy and data security work. He also offers considerable expertise in healthcare disputes.
"Paul is an exceptional attorney."
Jeffrey Wadsworth enjoys a growing reputation for his commercial disputes practice. He offers considerable expertise in federal appellate matters.
Megan Dorritie is increasingly visible for her commercial litigation practice. Her expertise covers breach of contract disputes, as well as municipal and tax work.
Sheldon Smith is a well-regarded dispute resolution lawyer who is notably skilled in litigation work. He advises on breach of contract claims, among other matters.
"Sheldon is responsive and is willing to listen to my perspective as well."
"Sheldon makes it his business to see that clients' needs are proactively addressed to the fullest extent."
Ranked Lawyers at
Harter Secrest & Emery LLP
New York: Upstate
Members
Provided by Harter Secrest & Emery LLP
Megan K. Dorritie
Head of Department