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Hinckley Allen

Litigation: General Commercial

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Hinckley Allen

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Serious disputes demand serious litigators. Hinckley Allen's Litigation Group brings seasoned trial attorneys and former federal prosecutors to the full spectrum of complex matters, representing corporations, individuals, insurers, nonprofits, and government entities in courts across the country.

The team draws on deep collaboration across practice groups, including construction, complex commercial litigation, white collar, intellectual property, cybersecurity, and product liability, assembling the right combination of experience for each matter.

Recent engagements reflect that range. The team secured a $34.5 million recovery in the largest documented Sarbanes-Oxley whistleblower retaliation judgment in the statute's history. In Massachusetts, it delivered a complete patent victory after proving an opponent had intentionally misled the USPTO. In Rhode Island, it successfully challenged the constitutionality of legislation authorizing public access to private beachfront property — a ruling with lasting implications for property rights in the region.

Hinckley Allen has grown deliberately, adding former federal prosecutors and preeminent trial lawyers across its offices to meet client needs where they arise.

The result is a litigation practice that is sophisticated, collaborative, and built to win.

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Litigation: General Commercial - Rhode Island

Band 1

Band 1


What the Team is Known For
Hinckley Allen has a comprehensive and distinguished team well versed in a range of commercial litigation, including cases concerning defective products, tax fraud and IP theft. Continues to be recognized for its work in financial services, real estate, environmental and energy-related disputes. Also noted for its defense of clients under investigation by government regulators, and for its arbitration, mediation and trial strengths. Further noted for capability in insurance coverage litigation, including bad faith claims.

Work Highlights

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  • Hinckley Allen assisted with the permitting and arbitration of a construction contract dispute over a USD180 million National Grid liquefaction plant in the Port of Providence.

Strengths

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  • We value Hinckley Allen for its understanding of what makes sense from a business point of view.

    Litigation: General Commercial respondentUSA

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 1Gerald Petros
    Band 1Gerald Petros

    Gerald Petros

    Gerald Petros is widely respected for his work representing defendants in disputes relating to environmental permitting and regulations, as well as complex product liability claims.
  • Band 2Christine K Bush
    Band 2Christine K Bush

    Christine K Bush

    Christine Bush represents clients in a broad range of contentious civil proceedings, including IP and corporate disputes and those arising from construction projects.
    • Christine Bush gives extreme quality paired with excellent service and responsiveness.

      Litigation: General Commercial respondentUSA
  • Band 2Craig Scott
    Band 2Craig Scott

    Craig Scott

    Craig Scott is noted for his work handling a wide variety of commercial litigation work and offers particular expertise in IP-related disputes.
  • Band 3Mitch Edwards
    Band 3Mitch Edwards

    Mitch Edwards

    Mitch Edwards is recognized for his defense of complex product liability and mass tort claims, as well as commercial disputes involving alleged breach of contract and fiduciary duty.

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