Litigation: General Commercial: Highly Regarded
USA Guide 2024 : Florida
Band 2
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Jones Day is noted for expertise across a range of commercial litigation in Florida alongside strength in complex product liability cases. The team is able to call on the resources of the wider firm to support large clients.
Work Highlights
- Jones Day succeeded in obtaining two dismissals of a mass action by over 100 airline pilots against Atlas Air and additional co-defendants. The action sought redress against various policies adopted by Atlas Air in response to the COVID-19 pandemic in compliance with FAA regulations and advice.
Strengths
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"Jones Day have a breadth of expertise and are very responsive. We really value them as the best in class."
"Their experience with cross-border work and knowledge of not only domestic but also Latin American legal markets is one of the biggest draws."
"Jones Day have a breadth of expertise and are very responsive. We really value them as the best in class."
"Their experience with cross-border work and knowledge of not only domestic but also Latin American legal markets is one of the biggest draws."
Notable Practitioners
Eric Lundt is an experienced litigator frequently sought after by pharmaceutical, medical device and other product manufacturers facing mass tort claims.
"He is well versed in the local practice and is really good on his feet in front of judges."
"His thoughtfulness stands out. He examines issues from all angles and is very thoughtful about the goals in litigation. Eric is someone you would trust the scariest of cases with."
"He is very diligent. Eric is familiar with the courts and judges, but he can also alert us to a trend he is seeing in the court system we need to be aware of."
Eliot Pedrosa regularly handles complex commercial litigation and product liability disputes. He possesses significant trial experience.
"Eliot has a careful, strategic mind for day-to-day litigation. He has not wavered through multi-year litigation, while also working innovative angles to resolve the matter."
"Eliot is an excellent trial attorney. Not only does he show grit and determination, but he is always prepared and considers the case from every angle."
"Eliot is sharp and incredibly responsive, and he has great instincts and a deep understanding of the law which allow him to provide practical legal advice within very tight time frames. He is very skilled at managing the interplay of potentially conflicting law across jurisdictions."