About

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Our 250 commercial litigators – the largest team in the firm – offer clients the skills, resources and decades of experience necessary to successfully resolve their most complex, high-stakes business disputes. Our team delivered a series of major victories in 2017 and continues to handle our clients’ most sophisticated business, commercial, class action, financial services and securities matters. We represent Fortune 50 clients in all areas of litigation, from bet-the-company class actions to investigations into individual customer disputes, and everything in between. We are especially strong in the securities, financial services, telecommunications and energy sectors. In each of these industries, we have served as effective business partners with our clients, demonstrated our courtroom prowess, proven our ability to avoid court when beneficial and showcased our strength in e-discovery.

Chambers Review

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Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations - Virginia

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What the Team is Known For

McGuireWoods LLP is a preeminent local firm with a deep bench of litigators offering international coverage for the full range of litigation services and is regarded highly for its handling of high-exposure, high-value disputes globally. The team offers deep expertise in general commercial, government investigation and white-collar criminal cases. It serves major clients in the financial, environmental, manufacturing and healthcare industries. The team also has a notable litigation practice in the energy and environment spaces.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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John Adams
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John Adams
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John Adams is held in high esteem for his handling of white-collar criminal defense mandates, maintaining a strong track record of success in both courtroom proceedings and government investigations. He frequently acts for major financial institutions and household-name companies.

John is an absolute top-shelf white-collar lawyer. He is very astute at knowing how to manage a case and develop a defense strategy.

John has an incredible reputation.

Laura Colombell Marshall
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Laura Colombell Marshall
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Laura Colombell Marshall has substantial experience in internal investigations, DOJ and SEC proceedings, and fraud and abuse cases. Her client base includes real estate, finance, education and construction entities, as well as government contractors.

Laura is a spectacular leader and true advocate for her client.

Laura is a phenomenal practitioner.

Laura is a truly exceptional lawyer. She has a high degree of skill coupled with a practical approach to problem solving.

Laura is smart and strategic, works well with others and offers amazing client service.

Matthew A. Fitzgerald
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Matthew A. Fitzgerald
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Matthew Fitzgerald is co-leader of the firm's appeals and issues group. He expertly represents clients in complex appeals.

Matthew is a phenomenal appellate lawyer.

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Robert W Loftin
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Robert Loftin is an experienced appellate lawyer who handles a range of cases across the corporate, energy and healthcare sectors.

Rob is a very good appellate lawyer.

He is a really talented appellate lawyer.

Benjamin L. Hatch
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Benjamin L. Hatch
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Benjamin Hatch draws upon his experience as a federal prosecutor to advise clients on a range of government investigations and white-collar crime matters, including those with a national security element. He has particular expertise in the transportation sector.

Having been a US Supreme Clerk, he is able to combine an incredible intelligence with very practical lawyering.

Ben is thoughtful and quick to assess a situation. His work product is second to none.

Jonathan Blank
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Jonathan Blank
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Jonathan Blank is often sought out by energy industry clients and has experience litigating a wide range of issues, including commercial and securities claims.

His knowledge of the law and legal processes is second to none.

He has good judgment on matters.

Jonathan has an excellent understanding of client needs.

James Neale
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James Neale
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James Neale has experience representing clients in product liability cases, with particular expertise in the food and beverage industry.

Jim is really great.

He is a very strong litigator.

Jim is the exemplar of outstanding legal counsel.

Ranked Lawyers at
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Virginia

Litigation: Appellate

Matthew A. Fitzgerald
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Matthew A. Fitzgerald
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Robert W Loftin
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Litigation: General Commercial

Jonathan Blank
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Jonathan Blank
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James Neale
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James Neale
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Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations

John Adams
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John Adams
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Laura Colombell Marshall
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Laura Colombell Marshall
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Benjamin L. Hatch
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Benjamin L. Hatch
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