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More than one half of Patterson Belknap’s attorneys are devoted to litigation. The litigating partners at Patterson Belknap have tried hundreds of cases, including many of the most complex in their fields. One client has described us as "courtroom artisans." We are not afraid to go to trial, and our clients—and our adversaries—know it. We are accustomed not only to trying cases, but to delivering the results our clients want and that cases merit. In many situations of course, settlement may be the best option. In those instances, our reputation and track record should enhance our clients' chances for a favorable settlement. We represent Fortune 500 corporations, including multinational pharmaceutical manufacturers, media conglomerates, and financial services institutions. In addition, we represent foreign governments, state-owned enterprises, major banks, brokerage firms, pension funds, insurance companies, individual officers and directors of large companies, major investors, entrepreneurs, and closely held corporations. The kinds of commercial cases our firm handles are just as broad: contract disputes, antitrust matters, accounting litigation, class actions, securities and commodities cases, insurance coverage litigation, employment litigation, real estate suits, and disputes among corporate shareholders.

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Litigation: General Commercial: Highly Regarded - New York

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What the Team is Known For

Patterson Belknap Webb & Tyler is a go-to RMBS litigation practice that remains a top choice for institutional plaintiffs. The firm regularly acts for clients in high-value actions brought against financial institutions, with a strong track record of securing multimillion-dollar settlements. It leverages notable expertise in corporate and real estate matters when advising on securities disputes. In addition the firm frequently handled intellectual property matters, contract disputes and other commercial litigation.

Work Highlights

  • Patterson Belknap continued to represent Wells Fargo in connection with a group of cases where Wells Fargo is alleged to have conspired with Visa, Mastercard and other banks to keep payment card swipe fees artificially high.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Peter Tomlinson
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Peter Tomlinson
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Peter Tomlinson handles a range of RMBS and complex financial product litigation, acting for a number of major bond insurers as well as institutional investors. He cochairs the firm and the structured finance litigation practice.

Peter is great to work with. He has an incredible grasp of the law and is great about understanding the needs of the client and attempting to get the best result for them.

Peter is an excellent lawyer. He is extremely sophisticated and commercial.

Clint Morrison
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Clint Morrison
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Up and Coming

Clint Morrison is recognized for his robust practice, aiding clients with matters touching on defamation, patent infringement and other commercial disputes.

Clint is an excellent writer who is highly versed in the law and he takes his preparation incredibly seriously. He is also very good on his feet and on his way to becoming a highly regarded lead trial lawyer.

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New York

Litigation: General Commercial

Clint Morrison
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Clint Morrison
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Up and Coming
Securities: Institutional Plaintiffs: Mainly RMBS Litigation

Peter Tomlinson
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Peter Tomlinson
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