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Litigation: General Commercial - New York: Upstate

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What the Team is Known For

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 Aaron Manor Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in its $250 million lawsuit regarding residual equity payments.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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John G. Horn
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John G. Horn
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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.
Peter H Abdella
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Peter H Abdella
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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's sensitivity, expertise, and experience are highly valued at all levels of our organization.

Erika Stanat
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Erika Stanat
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Erika Stanat enjoys a robust reputation for her litigation practice. She is particularly well versed in intellectual property disputes.

Erika's insights and advice are fantastic. Her pragmatism with respect to potential actions is extremely helpful with respect to navigating potential litigation matters.

Jerauld E. Brydges
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Jerauld E. Brydges
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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.

Jerauld provided excellent advocacy with a very thoughtful and detailed strategic approach. His approach and demeanor is very effective.

F. Paul Greene
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F. Paul Greene
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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 incredibly responsive and knowledgeable. He is adaptive and skilled in navigating the evolving challenges of cybersecurity matters in real time.

He is great to work with.

Jeffrey Wadsworth
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Jeffrey Wadsworth
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Jeffrey Wadsworth enjoys a growing reputation for his commercial disputes practice. He offers considerable expertise in federal appellate matters.

Jeff is responsive, engaged, wants to collaborate and has expertise in his area.

Jeff is a practical, knowledgeable, and skilled litigator. He provides frank strategic advice and is experienced in navigating all phases of and forums for dispute resolution.

Jeff is a great listener and problem solver. He takes the time to understand the nuances of each particular situation. He offered great customer service and paid attention to the detail.

Megan Dorritie
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Megan Dorritie
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Megan Dorritie is increasingly visible for her commercial litigation practice. Her expertise covers breach of contract disputes, as well as municipal and tax work.

Megan has been exceptionally supportive and a good advisor. She brings both intelligence and humor to difficult situations which makes her a pleasure to work with.

Megan Dorritie has given us the very highest level of service with great sophistication and knowledge.

Sheldon K. Smith
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Sheldon K. Smith
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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 consistently provides exceptional client service. He is always responsive, readily available, and deeply invested in achieving the best possible outcomes for his clients.

Sheldon provides excellent client service, is proactive in his engagement with our team and works to provide tailored representation.

He is super attentive, responsive, and thorough. He is a trusted advisor at all levels.

Ranked Lawyers at
Harter Secrest & Emery LLP

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New York: Upstate

Litigation: General Commercial

John G. Horn
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John G. Horn
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Peter H Abdella
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Peter H Abdella
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Band 1
Erika Stanat
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Erika Stanat
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Band 3
Jerauld E. Brydges
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Jerauld E. Brydges
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Band 3
F. Paul Greene
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F. Paul Greene
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Band 4
Jeffrey Wadsworth
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Jeffrey Wadsworth
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Band 4
Megan Dorritie
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Megan Dorritie
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Band 4
Sheldon K. Smith
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Sheldon K. Smith
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Band 4