Litigation: General Commercial
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804 771 9500About
Provided by Hirschler
Complex Litigation & ADR
Hirschler's litigation practice group advises clients on a broad range of business disputes, including breach of contract claims, fraud and conspiracy, unfair and deceptive trade practices, intellectual property disputes, misrepresentation claims, breach of fiduciary duties and business torts. The group also focuses on highly specialized litigation involving zoning and land use, mergers and acquisitions, healthcare, insurance coverage, securities and fiduciary matters, bankruptcy, creditors' rights, class actions and employment law. Hirschler trial lawyers have handled some of the largest and most complex litigation matters in the courts of Virginia, Maryland and the District of Columbia. The group has also handled complex shareholder and other disputes, with the assistance of local counsel, in the Delaware Court of Chancery. Firm litigators are well versed in all forms of alternative dispute resolution, including mediation, arbitration and private adjudication.
Chambers Review
Hirschler offers clients a strong bench of attorneys capable of handling sophisticated business litigation matters, such as M&A and contract disputes. The team advises clients from a broad spectrum of industries, with a notable presence in the real estate and construction sectors. It also has additional expertise in healthcare and employment litigation.
Work Highlights
- Hirschler represented Rappahannock Electric Cooperative (REC) in a corporate governance dispute brought by several members of the Cooperative who were challenging REC's actions relating to various bylaw amendments.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The team is quick to respond and are well informed."
"The team is quick to respond and are well informed."
Notable Practitioners
John Walk is particularly noted for his handling of real estate litigation, which forms part of his broad trial and appellate practice. His experience extends to insurance and environmental disputes.
"He is a full service litigator and can handle almost anything."
Emily Scott focuses her litigation practice on advising clients in the healthcare sector, handling matters such as large-scale MDLs and constitutional challenges.
Robert Vieth routinely represents clients in high-stakes commercial disputes such as those arising from real estate and corporate transactions, as well as corporate governance and trade secrets concerns. His practice extends to class action defense and arbitrations.
Wayne Travell has an impressive commercial litigation practice that draws on extensive strength at trial and appellate level. His experience also includes complex ADR proceedings.
Ranked Lawyers at
Hirschler
Virginia
Members
Provided by Hirschler
Alexander P.M. Boyd
Andrew P. Sherrod
Barry A. Hackney
Courtney Moates Paulk
Head of Department
Jacqueline C. Hedblom
Jamie B. Wisegarver
John C. Ivins
John P. O'Malley
Kelly J. Bundy
Kristen E. Burgers
Lawrence Katz
Mahlon G. Funk, Jr.
Mihir V. Elchuri
Nathaniel L. Story
R. Webb Moore
Robert R. (Bob) Vieth
Robert S. Westermann
Stacie Bordick
Stephen E. Leach
Thomas J. Dillon
Clients
Provided by Hirschler
CHA
Capitol One Bank
Special Litigation Committee of Coastal Forest Resources Co.
T&B Equipment
Industries
Provided by Hirschler
Aerospace & Defense
Commercial & Professional Services
Construction & Materials
Forestry & Paper
Health Care
Insurance
Private Clients/ Individuals
Real Estate
Real Estate Finance
Software & Computer Services
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Technology, Hardware & Electronics
Transportation