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Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP

Litigation: General Commercial

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Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP

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In today’s global economy, litigation, government investigations, and multidimensional corporate challenges often play out on the world stage. Clients turn to Morgan Lewis when their vital interests are at stake, looking to our team’s trial capabilities, legal and business sophistication, broad scope of litigation services, and ability to help find solutions to complex challenges. With experience in most jurisdictions worldwide and a rare combination of trial capacity and practical insight, we frequently serve as trial, strategic, permitting, and coordinating counsel in large, complex matters. Our deep skill set and breadth of experience across industries and jurisdictions give us a unique ability to address clients’ legal and business concerns, distinguishing Morgan Lewis from other law firms.

Collectively, our firm has close to 1,000 litigators in more than 30 offices*. The core team includes leading courtroom lawyers, as well as former general counsel and associate counsel to some of the world’s most sophisticated financial institutions and companies. We are fortunate to have a number of former high-ranking government prosecutors and lawyers whose experience, insight, and credibility are invaluable in helping clients navigate complicated investigations, litigation, and regulatory matters.

Our deep bench of trial lawyers, combined with our technology-savvy discovery teams, works to protect clients’ short- and long-term interests inside and outside the courtroom.

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Litigation: General Commercial - Pennsylvania: Philadelphia & Surrounds

Band 1

Band 1


What the Team is Known For

Morgan, Lewis & Bockius boasts a market-leading group with a deep bench in commercial, securities and white-collar criminal litigation. It is highly esteemed for its strengths in antitrust, IP and product liability disputes. The firm is particularly distinguished for its representation of clients in the financial services, pharmaceutical and life sciences sectors. It's a strong choice for complex class action mandates and distinguished for its handling of appellate proceedings. The team is also experienced in handling post-acquisition disputes.

Work Highlights

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  • Morgan, Lewis & Bockius advised Philips RS North America in multidistrict litigation arising from the global recall of certain CPAP, BiPAP, and mechanical ventilator devices.

Strengths

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  • The expertise of its attorneys is second to none. They can be both creative and practical and also sensitive to the risk tolerance of the company.

    Litigation: General Commercial respondentUSA
  • The Morgan Lewis attorneys continue to impress me with their impactful skill sets, insightfulness and ability to come up with solutions.

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  • The team provides great strategic advice and takes a pragmatic approach to disputes while still displaying strength.

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  • Morgan, Lewis & Bockius's attention to detail, communication and knowledge are excellent. Their ability to process the underlying situation is exceptional, and they are approachable, friendly and highly professional.

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  • Morgan, Lewis & Bockius is well versed in the courts and certainly capable of handling complex litigation.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Eminent PractitionersJami Wintz McKeon
    Eminent PractitionersJami Wintz McKeon

    Jami Wintz McKeon

    Jami Wintz McKeon is the chair of the firm and splits her time between Philadelphia and San Francisco. She has experience handling sophisticated commercial disputes for clients within the financial services and technology sector.
    • Jami Wintz McKeon is a very strong lawyer.

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  • Star IndividualsJ Gordon Cooney Jr
    Star IndividualsJ Gordon Cooney Jr

    J Gordon Cooney Jr

    Gordon Cooney is one of the most esteemed litigators in Pennsylvania. He offers considerable expertise in both criminal and civil litigation and represents pharmaceuticals, financial services and technology sector clients.
    • J Gordon Cooney is a consummate professional with deep legal and business expertise.

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  • Band 1John P Lavelle Jr
    Band 1John P Lavelle Jr

    John P Lavelle Jr

    John Lavelle acts for clients in commercial disputes, particularly in the area of product liability. He draws his clients from a range of sectors including pharmaceuticals, telecommunications and financial services.
    • John Lavelle focuses on us, and he is always inevitably correct.

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    • John Lavelle is a terrific practical lawyer. He sees the future and guides a good path towards it.

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  • Band 1Michael L Kichline
    Band 1Michael L Kichline

    Michael L Kichline

    Michael Kichline regularly represents clients in securities class actions and derivative suits, as well as post-acquisition disputes.
    • Michael provides legal services to our company with expertise, professionalism and responsiveness.

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    • Mike is highly professional and enjoyable to work with. He grasps the underlying situation and complexity, and communicates very effectively.

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  • Band 2Laura McNally
    Band 2Laura McNally

    Laura McNally

    Laura McNally has a respected practice acting on securities litigation. She assists with matters such as securities fraud claims and investigations.

    • Laura is very good and brings the type of mindset that we are looking for. She is very knowledgeable of the status of law but also willing to be appropriately aggressive.

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  • Band 2Troy Brown
    Band 2Troy Brown

    Troy Brown

    Troy Brown is active in the commercial litigation space and advises clients on post-acquisition and contract disputes, particularly in the pharmaceutical space.
    • Troy is an experienced trial attorney and litigator.

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    • Troy handles matters very well. He delivers.

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  • Band 5Diana Cortes
    Band 5Diana Cortes

    Diana Cortes

    Diana Cortes is recognized and respected for her expertise in handling complex litigation and class actions, acting for clients in the healthcare and financial sectors, among others.

    • Diana Cortes is one of the finest professionals I have ever worked with.

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    • Diana is smart, organized and reliable.

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