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King & Spalding LLP

Litigation: General Commercial

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King & Spalding LLP

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Litigation: General Commercial - Georgia

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What the Team is Known For

King & Spalding draws upon impressive breadth and depth of resources to represent clients in wide-ranging high-stakes litigation across the country. Its experience includes product liability claims, securities and TCPA class actions and commercial disputes. The firm has a strong bench of experienced trial lawyers, who frequently appear in headline cases across the USA, with additional support provided by a respected appellate practice. The group has notable capabilities in the healthcare, insurance, real estate and transportation sectors, among others.

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Work Highlights

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  • King & Spalding represented Progressive Specialty Insurance Company and Progressive Advanced Insurance Company in an interlocutory appeal to the Third Circuit, obtaining reversal of class certification in a breach of contract case.

Strengths

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  • King & Spalding has a deep bench of strategic thinkers and a strong team approach to bet-the-house litigation.

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  • King & Spalding is super responsive and does a great job with legal analysis. The firm thinks strategically and handles opposing counsel well, and its written work product is really strong.

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  • King & Spalding's dedication to client service is unparalleled. The firm works tirelessly to meet the needs and expectations of its clients, so you always feel you are in safe hands.

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  • It is a very strong team with the ability to add particular expertise as needed.

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  • King & Spalding has the capacity to handle extremely complex and sophisticated matters.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Chilton Davis Varner
    Chilton Davis Varner

    Chilton Davis Varner

    Chilton Davis Varner is well known for her commercial dispute work, particularly pertaining to product liability and business torts.

    • Chilton has an incredible reputation.

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    • Chilton is wonderful; she's the best.

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    • Chilton is a legend.

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    • She is an incredible lawyer and fights the good fight.

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  • David L Balser
    David L Balser

    David L Balser

    David Balser is a trial lawyer who maintains a first-class practice, which sees him advise on disputes such as consumer class actions.

    • David is a superb lawyer and a strong candidate for any high-stakes commercial litigation matter.

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    • David is the most recognized litigator in Atlanta. He is a wonderful lawyer and person.

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    • David Balser is the best advocate. He is dependable, reliable and an all-round excellent lawyer. I have implicit trust in him, and I value his judgment and guidance implicitly; he's amazing.

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    • David is an outstanding litigator and is willing to tell you how it is but will fight for you in court. He is practical and just exceptional as a litigator and adviser.

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    • David is an excellent lawyer at the top of his game.

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  • Andrew T Bayman
    Andrew T Bayman

    Andrew T Bayman

    Andrew Bayman wins praise for his advocacy skills, with clients benefiting from his strong track record in trial work. He excels in defending clients in complex product liability matters across a broad range of sectors.

    • Juries like Andy. He is an affable, easy-to-like face for a company. This is a great advantage in a potentially hostile jurisdiction – to have a relatable trial lawyer explaining the issues.

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    • Andy is obviously an amazing lawyer and a great trial lawyer.

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    • I'm a big fan of Andy Bayman; he does a great job and is a very good lawyer.

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  • B Warren Pope
    B Warren Pope

    B Warren Pope

    Warren Pope is well known for his securities litigation practice, which covers shareholder derivative claims and government investigations.

    • Warren Pope is a really great lawyer.

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    • Warren is a smart and effective lawyer.

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    • Warren is an experienced expert who provides a straight line through to the end.

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    • Warren Pope is an excellent attorney who not only provides a smart and aggressive defense, but is also a strategic legal partner who understands our business. He is responsive and proactive in his communication, and he consistently works to achieve results in a practical, cost-effective way.

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  • Geoffrey Drake
    Geoffrey Drake

    Geoffrey Drake

    Geoffrey Drake is an experienced product liability defense attorney who acts for a broad array of leading manufacturers, including those in the medical device, automotive and technology sectors.

    • Geoff is a terrific lawyer. He has really good, sound judgment and a common-sense perspective on the issues we are confronting.

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    • Geoff is excellent at imposing order on chaos. There are so many things going on every single day, and Geoff has this incredible ability not only to organize his team in a way that addresses and handles everything that comes up but also to look down the road and prepare and strategize for what is going to happen.

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    • Geoff is super smart, insightful and a great adviser. He is very calm, good at managing the resources of the team and an effective leader.

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  • Jessica Corley
    Jessica Corley

    Jessica Corley

    Jessica Corley is regularly sought out by companies and their executives for representation in securities litigation. She handles class actions and shareholder derivative suits.

    • I was very impressed with Jessica and her team. It reinforced my view of her as a terrific securities litigator who is very smart and great on her feet.

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    • Jess commands the room.

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    • Jessica provides great client service and is an exceptional securities litigator.

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  • TaCara Harris
    TaCara Harris

    TaCara Harris

    Chair of the pharmaceutical and medical device litigation team, TaCara Harris is known for her abilities regarding complex mass tort litigation.

    • TaCara does smart work with smart, effective strategy.

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    • I love her; she is a definite rising star and a charmer in court.

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    • TaCara is great and an up and coming trial lawyer. She is one to watch.

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    • TaCara has an amazing reputation and is really is an up and comer for trials and litigation.

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    • TaCara runs a great and seamless team.

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