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Mintz

Litigation: General Commercial

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Mintz Levin litigators are well-known for their ability to take tough cases to trial and win. We excel in high-stakes litigation because we have been there before. We have one of the largest and most distinguished litigation practices with a deep bench covering all aspects of complex business litigation. We work closely with lawyers in other disciplines to advise on key legal and industry matters that can impact your dispute resolution. We staff cases efficiently and work closely with you to make sure that your expectations and the cost of each phase of a case are met and satisfied. Our ultimate goal is to meet your business objectives.

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Litigation: General Commercial - New York

What the Team is Known For
Mintz is recognized for its strong civil litigation capabilities, attracting an impressive roster of private equity, banking, biotech and retail clients. The firm fields an experienced team of litigators whose expertise includes breach of contract claims, employment matters and M&A disputes. It regularly handles high-level shareholder disputes and securities class actions as part of its wide-ranging civil litigation capabilities.
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Work Highlights

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  • Mintz represented Citizens Bank N.A. in a breach of contract action filed against Valley National Bank arising from Valley's alleged breaches of a mortgage participation agreement.

Strengths

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  • Mintz attorneys are smart, commercial and practical. They are able to break down the issue and their advice in a very digestible way, and are also very efficient.

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  • Mintz's attorneys are sophisticated, responsive and capable, while taking pragmatic approaches to problem-solving.

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  • Mintz's organization really stands out, which is a lot of the battle in fast-paced, high-stakes litigation. The team is thoughtful and has an ability to think creatively and solve complex problems in a way that the court appreciates.

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  • Mintz's key strengths are its deep experience, focus and attention to detail. The team can distinguish what is important and relevant to winning the litigation and cut through the noise. It takes the time to analyze and understand all of the relevant nuances, while its attorneys demonstrate dedication to the client and attention to their concerns.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Robert Bodian
    Robert Bodian

    Robert Bodian

    Robert Bodian maintains a strong reputation for his handling of high-stakes employment disputes, commercial claims and securities litigation.

    • Robert's skillset goes beyond just litigating the case, he has the ability to think broader and drive the right results for the business. He is very good at anticipating issues that arise in the litigation and communicating with executives all the way up the chain.

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    • Robert has vision and oversight which is particularly helpful.

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  • Jason C. Vigna
    Jason C. Vigna

    Jason C. Vigna

    Jason Vigna counsels a diverse client base of asset managers, banks, public companies and their executives on complex securities matters including class actions and merger litigation.

    • Jason is a very good advocate. He will definitely go to bat for his client.

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    • Jason is extremely sharp and talented. He is also very well poised under high pressure situations and tactically savvy.

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    • Jason provides highly commercial, insightful and knowledgeable advice across a range of complex issues.

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  • Douglas Baumstein
    Douglas Baumstein

    Douglas Baumstein

    Douglas Baumstein is cochair of the firm's New York securities litigation practice. He frequently advises a wide array of financial clients and notable individuals on class actions, fraud claims and fiduciary duty litigation.

    • Douglas is incredibly responsive, commercial and comes up with practical and creative advice in a very digestible format.

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    • Douglas is fantastic. He is a clear, creative and strategic thinker and a strong, persuasive writer.

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    • Douglas is an amazing litigator. He knows his stuff and presents well. He is very dedicated to the client, responsive and he cares. He listens, gives you the time you need to explain the issues, details and concerns, and he acts on it.

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    • Douglas is very talented and experienced.

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    • Douglas has the experience and business sense to drill down quickly and to creatively come up with potential strategies for early case resolution.

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