About

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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.

Chambers Review

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Litigation: General Commercial - New York: Upstate

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What the Team is Known For

Hodgson Russ LLP has an acclaimed litigation practice well equipped to handle a diverse range of civil disputes for an impressive client base. It has a proven track record in successfully defending the interests of its commercial clients in the context of major business, IP, employment and securities disputes. The firm is also noted for its corporate crime investigations work, including healthcare fraud and price-fixing matters. The team offers expert representation to a variety of corporations as well as corporate officers, directors and employees.

Work Highlights

  • Hodgson Russ defended three Sheriffs in a lawsuit that alleged constitutional violations, namely claiming unlawful taking and denial of due process after the adoption of a statute reducing consumer judgment prospectively and retroactively.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Thomas D'Antonio
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Thomas D'Antonio
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Thomas D'Antonio counts a number of healthcare and educational institutions among his impressive client base. He offers expertise across a range of commercial and employment disputes at trial and in federal and state appellate courts.

Thomas D'Antonio is our go-to litigator. He is responsive, efficient and gets great outcomes.

Tom is terrific. He is an excellent and thoughtful attorney with a deep knowledge of the appellate process. We were very impressed by Tom in how efficiently and effectively he handled the appeal on a very complex matter.

Ranked Lawyers at
Hodgson Russ LLP

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New York: Upstate

Litigation: General Commercial

Thomas D'Antonio
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Thomas D'Antonio
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