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O'Melveny & Myers LLP

Litigation: General Commercial: The Elite

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O'Melveny & Myers LLP

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Litigation: General Commercial: The Elite - USA - Nationwide

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What the Team is Known For

O'Melveny & Myers LLP has a broad and well-respected litigation practice with strengths in handling sophisticated and high-stakes commercial litigation. The firm has in-depth expertise spanning contractual, securities, product liability and bankruptcy-related disputes. It represents a wide range of clients across sectors including financial services, healthcare, technology and insurance, among others.

Notable practitioners

Century City-based Daniel Petrocelli chairs O'Melveny's trial practice. David Marroso and Dawn Sestito cochair the general litigation practice. They are based in Century City and Los Angeles, respectively.

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Work Highlights

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  • O'Melveny & Meyers LLP represented Warner Bros. Discovery and its subsidiary DC Comics in a lawsuit brought by the estate of Joseph Shuster, co-creator of Superman, that claimed the company and its affiliates lacked the rights to release the movie in ten countries, seeking an injunction.

Strengths

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  • O'Melveny & Myers' litigation department stands out for its strategic insight, deep industry knowledge and exceptional client focus. Its ability to navigate complex, high-stakes cases sets it apart. The firm's bench exhibits exceptional depth and breadth, with a robust roster of skilled litigators who consistently provide timely, clear and actionable communication throughout their engagement.

    Litigation: General Commercial: The Elite respondentUSA

  • O'Melveny & Myers has an extraordinary litigation team. The quality at all levels of the team is consistently high. The firm is client-focused, good at problem-solving and doesn't overcomplicate the issues. It is an excellent and responsive group.

    Litigation: General Commercial: The Elite respondentUSA

  • O'Melveny & Myers' strategic and creative thinking, excellent advocacy and clear communication make it a delight to work with. The team quickly gets up to speed on complex issues and I have no doubt it can do the same for any kind of complex matter. The firm is extremely responsive, incredibly thorough and makes sure to understand every aspect of the client's situation.

    Litigation: General Commercial: The Elite respondentUSA

  • They have pitch perfect tone in litigation and are adeptly attuned to client needs.

    Litigation: General Commercial: The Elite respondentUSA

  • O’Melveny & Myers has an exceptionally deep and versatile litigation bench. The team combines technical mastery, strategic insight and strong courtroom experience.

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