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Jones Day

Litigation: General Commercial: The Elite

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Jones Day

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Litigation: General Commercial: The Elite - California

Band 3

Band 3


What the Team is Known For
Jones Day provides expertise across a broad spectrum of commercial litigation matters to a roster of major multinational clients. It features notable capability in mass tort claims, product liability matters, antitrust cases and IP disputes. The firm's clients benefit from the firm's global footprint, drawing from extensive resources nationwide and globally to assist with major litigation matters.

Work Highlights

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  • Jones Day successfully defended Chevron USA in product liability litigation relating to the herbicide paraquat.

Strengths

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  • Jones Day is an incredibly talented organization that is well staffed from top to bottom.

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  • I never go more than a few hours before hearing from a member of the Jones Day team in response to any question or concern I have.

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  • Jones Day is creative, aggressive and very responsive.

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  • Their creativity and thoughtfulness is helpful.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 1Steve Geise
    Band 1Steve Geise

    Steve Geise

    Steve Geise offers broad skills in contentious matters, with a particularly strong reputation for his role defending technology and life sciences clients in product liability suits.
    • Steve is an all-round excellent lawyer. I am consistently impressed with his complete handle of the law and facts of particular cases.

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    • I’ve worked with countless lawyers and Steve is the best of the best.

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    • Steve provides impeccable client service and has a rare knack for understanding which parts of the case will play to the jury.

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Ranked Individuals at Jones Day (1)

California: San Diego

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