Litigation: General Commercial

Hodgson Russ’ litigation team is a core strength of the firm. Its attorneys have appeared before the U.S. Supreme Court, U.S. Tax Court, Court of International Trade, appellate and trial courts nationwide, and domestic and international arbitration forums. They also regularly appear before state administrative bodies and federal agencies, including the Securities and Exchange Commission, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration.

In every setting, Hodgson Russ attorneys manage cases from legal and business perspectives, seeking practical, creative solutions to complex problems. Zealous advocacy is a hallmark of the firm’s litigation practitioners.

The practice includes key specializations aligned with client needs:

• Intellectual Property Litigation: Representing clients in high‑stakes trade secret, patent, and trademark matters nationwide.
• Employment Litigation: Defending employers in matters involving compensation, discrimination claims, and regulatory compliance.
• Business Crimes & Criminal Investigations: Representing companies, officers, and directors in internal investigations and in defending charges brought by state and federal enforcement agencies.

The Business Litigation Practice is recognized by Chambers USA and has earned multiple “Best Law Firms” Regional Tier 1 rankings by The Best Lawyers in America® across its Upstate New York footprint.