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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 - New York: Upstate

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What the Team is Known For

Nixon Peabody LLP has a robust and broad business litigation practice supported by a large team of experienced attorneys. Its lawyers assist clients with a wide variety of commercial cases, particularly in the areas of real estate, financial services and healthcare. The team is also noted for its work in shareholder and personal injury class actions. The firm's upstate offices are in Rochester and Albany. The firm has a particular talent for mass tort litigation.

Work Highlights

  • Nixon Peabody defended ModivCare in a breach of contract and Section 1981 case in Pennsylvania brought by transportation provider claiming discriminatory treatment.  

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Carolyn Nussbaum
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Carolyn Nussbaum
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Carolyn Nussbaum maintains a formidable reputation as one of the leading litigators in the market. She is sought out by clients for her expertise in highly complex disputes work, particularly securities and broader financial services litigation.
Andrew Rose
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Andrew Rose
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Andrew Rose adeptly handles a wide array of commercial disputes, including breach of contract claims and intellectual property litigation. He has experience advising clients in the tech, telecom and healthcare sectors.

Andy Rose is an excellent lawyer and a longtime trusted advisor.

Richard A. McGuirk
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Richard A. McGuirk
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Richard McGuirk enjoys a robust reputation for his broad commercial disputes practice. He is held in particularly high esteem for his abilities in securities litigation.

Rich was super prepared and understood issues quickly. He executed on the details.

Ranked Lawyers at
Nixon Peabody LLP

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New York: Upstate

Litigation: General Commercial

Carolyn Nussbaum
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Carolyn Nussbaum
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Andrew Rose
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Andrew Rose
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Richard A. McGuirk
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Richard A. McGuirk
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