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McManis Faulkner

Litigation: General Commercial

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McManis Faulkner

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What the Team is Known For

McManis Faulkner hosts an esteemed team of trial lawyers, representing plaintiffs and defendants in commercial litigation. The team in San Jose expertly handles shareholder and partnership disputes, breach of contract and employment claims and business torts. The firm offers their expertise to a range of prestigious clients primarily in the technology industry.

Notable practitioners

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Work Highlights

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  • McManis Faulkner prosecuted the enforcement of a settlement agreement with a former distributor, on behalf of Seagate. The team successfully obtained a judgement in 2021. The firm additionally defended an arbitration action in India filed by the judgment debtor to collaterally attack the judgment.

Members

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  • Elizabeth Pipkin

    Head of Department

  • Tyler Atkinson

  • James McManis

  • Hilary Weddell

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