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MoloLamken LLP

Litigation: General Commercial: Highly Regarded

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MoloLamken LLP

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Litigation: General Commercial: Highly Regarded - New York

Band 2

What the Team is Known For
MoloLamken is a boutique dispute resolution practice with a strong reputation for its experienced and accomplished stable of trial and appellate lawyers. It offers excellent capacity to handle commercial claims, with expertise in areas including intellectual property, trade secrets and insolvency litigation. The firm is highly regarded for its strength in pursuing high-value RMBS and wider securities claims, securing significant successes for institutional investors and major shareholders.
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Work Highlights

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  • MoloLamken served as lead trial counsel for Elon Musk and X.AI Corp. in their suit against Sam Altman, OpenAI, Microsoft and other defendants over OpenAI’s planned conversion from a public benefit company into a for-profit entity.

Strengths

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  • MoloLamken is nimble, practical and aggressive where it's required. The firm has excellent lawyers who provide great service and responsiveness.

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  • MoloLamken has a focus on excellence in handling disputed financial matters. The firm only hires strong talent. The team works hard and is responsive, professional and friendly in all dealings. This inspires confidence and makes the lawyers there easy to work with. It is a true power litigation boutique.

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  • MoloLamken is very prepared and strategic. It is truly an impressive group, the team is a well-oiled machine.

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  • MoloLamken has a culture of excellence. The team cares deeply about the law and gets the right answers and best arguments for its clients, who are always guaranteed to have a high-quality lawyer.

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  • MoloLamken does exceptional work and is able to handle complex and sophisticated matters very well. The firm has top-notch people who respond very quickly.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Justin Ellis
    Justin Ellis

    Justin Ellis

    Justin Ellis is noted for his work for major financial institutions on high-stakes contested proceedings, as well as a range of complex matters in securities and structured finance.

    • Justin is an excellent litigator, he is hard-nosed and knows how to get stuff done.

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    • Justin is incredibly detail-oriented.

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    • Justin is tenacious and creative.

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  • Steven F Molo
    Steven F Molo

    Steven F Molo

    Steven Molo achieves excellent results for company and individual clients across a broad range of disputes. He excels on the plaintiffs' side of securities cases, as well as in defense of corporate clients in complex commercial matters.

    • Steven is a top-notch, sophisticated and insightful lawyer.

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    • Steven is a fabulous trial attorney.

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    • Steven has excellent leadership and tactical instincts. He is a great negotiator and a fierce defender of client interests.

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    • Steven is an extraordinary trial lawyer.

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