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Litigation typically accounts for the largest part of a company’s legal spend. We never lose sight of the disruption and cost of these disputes to our clients. We control cost without compromise, collaborating with clients throughout to ensure that legal and business decisions are compatible—from early case evaluation to strategy development, budgeting and, if required, to trial. Trial should be a last resort. We make aggressive use of early case assessment, evaluating all options including mediation, arbitration, settlement and trial to provide the most efficient and effective means possible for our clients to reach a positive outcome. When trial is the best course of action, we assess the risk, develop a strategy, pursue aggressively and focus on a winning result.

Our winning record in cases tried to verdict or judgment is exceptional, and our record of resolving cases by dispositive motion, thus avoiding unnecessary litigation in the early stages is likewise outstanding. We are also adept at negotiating settlements and working collaboratively with other defense counsel in multiparty cases.

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Litigation: General Commercial - Rhode Island

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What the Team is Known For

Nixon Peabody acts for clients in many sectors, including construction, financial services, higher education and manufacturing. Handles high-profile cases relating to issues such as real estate, environment, insurance and product liability. Noted for its strength in both civil and criminal proceedings.

Work Highlights

  • Nixon Peabody represented CVS Pharmacy in multiple lawsuits regarding its stores, including an environmental contamination and breach of contract dispute against the landlord.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Jeffrey S Brenner
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Jeffrey S Brenner
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Jeffrey Brenner's practice covers a wide variety of commercial litigation, with particular expertise in defending clients in land use, construction and real estate development claims.

Jeffrey is an excellent attorney who puts the client's needs first.

Jeffrey's knowledge and connections within the local communities are very useful.

Armando Batastini
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Armando Batastini
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Armando Batastini maintains a varied caseload, including breach of contract claims, shareholder litigation and real estate disputes. He also leads the distressed commercial debt litigation team.

We appreciate his maneuverability and practical focus.

Steven Richard
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Steven Richard
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Steven Richard represents public sector bodies and educational institutions in an array of contentious matters, with experience ranging from sensitive employment claims to licensing disputes.

Steven provides an excellent level of service.

Steven Richard is highly engaged on each matter, is a great communicator and helps us achieve good results.

His expertise and his responsiveness to our needs are great.

Ranked Lawyers at
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Rhode Island

Litigation: General Commercial

Jeffrey S Brenner
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Jeffrey S Brenner
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Band 1
Armando Batastini
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Armando Batastini
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Band 2
Steven Richard
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Steven Richard
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Band 3

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