Litigation: General Commercial
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Provided by Haynes and Boone, LLP
Our lawyers handle commercial litigation of all sizes and any matter. Whether the case is a contract dispute, a class action or a regulatory issue, we are always mindful of the need for efficiency and budget certainty. Clients recognize the difference, noting in Chambers USA 2021 "they provide professional and clear communication on how to size options up and move cases ahead."
We recognize that needless discovery and scorched-earth tactics rarely achieve positive results. Instead, our approach is client-centered, creative, flexible and practical. Most litigation purposely never proceeds to trial, but when it does, our skilled and experienced trial teams have won numerous successful jury and bench verdicts for our clients. Additionally, our nationally recognized appellate team works closely with our trial lawyers to ensure a complete and proper record is preserved at trial in case an appeal is filed.
In high-stakes, complex business litigation, especially in the federal courts, we know the judges and opposing counsel, and they know us. About a quarter of our litigators have been judicial clerks, and many members of our team participate actively in – as well as lead – local, state and national bar groups and Inns of Court. We make sure we bring the right people to every case.
Chambers Review
Haynes and Boone, LLP has a talented commercial disputes team with expertise spanning a wide range of sectors, including energy, financial services and technology. The firm's capabilities include class actions and appellate matters.
Work Highlights
- Haynes and Boone, LLP represented GMO Internet, a bitcoin mining company, in a $150 million suit alleging breach of a colocation agreement on the part of Whinstone US/Riot Platforms who host GMO's mining equipment.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"All of the firm's work has been exemplary."
"I feel very comfortable with leaving things in the lawyers' hands. Haynes & Boone know they are working to resolve the matters we take to them for the best value."
"All of the firm's work has been exemplary."
"I feel very comfortable with leaving things in the lawyers' hands. Haynes & Boone know they are working to resolve the matters we take to them for the best value."
Notable Practitioners
Leslie Conant Thorne is experienced with representing clients of all sizes in commercial and insurance disputes. She chairs the litigation practice at Haynes and Boone, LLP.
"Leslie is one of the best in terms of grasping the intricacies of a complicated market, often fraught with complex legal issues, and navigating to a solution."
"She is a trustworthy advocate."
Victor Vital is the global chair of Haynes Boone's trials practice group. He is a strong performer in a range of commercial disputes and also has considerable experience handling high-stakes personal injury litigation.
"Victor is a skilled trial attorney and someone who can easily relate to a jury and be trusted to tell our story accurately and appropriately."
"He is an excellent trial lawyer."
"Victor is helpful at developing trial strategy. We would want no one else for truly bet-the-company litigation."