About

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Industry leaders and the world’s most innovative companies turn to Perkins Coie to handle their most complex and challenging litigation. Our litigators have a well-deserved reputation for business-minded and client-centric approaches to litigation. Our client’s objectives drive our strategy, whether the objective is immediate injunctive relief, timely resolution of a business dispute, private arbitration, or victory at trial or on appeal.

Our litigation teams distinguish themselves by offering practical, innovative solutions to complex matters. We view ourselves as an arm of the client’s business, working as trusted advisors who provide proactive, integrated counsel that is only possible with a deep understanding of our clients’ business objectives and strategies. Our substantial experience allows us to handle significant, high-profile matters in Arizona and nationally. 

Our commercial litigators handle a range of matters including prosecuting and defending business torts involving interference with contract, fraud, unfair competition, misappropriation of trade secrets and related claims, obtaining, when necessary, emergency injunctive relief for our clients. We represent clients in disputes arising from shareholder, partnership or LLC agreements and we litigate the most complex of contractual disputes. We routinely appear in state and federal courts around the country, and count among us 16 fellows in the prestigious American College of Trial Lawyers.

Chambers Review

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Litigation: General Commercial - Arizona

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Band 2

What the Team is Known For

Perkins Coie has a highly respected commercial litigation practice with a strong local and national footprint. It offers advice on a range of high-profile and complex litigation, often concerning IP in the hi-tech sector, and major tort and contract disputes. The firm has extensive expertise relating to white-collar crime, representing individuals and corporations at both federal and state level in internal and grand jury investigations.

Work Highlights

  • Perkins Coie represented a large online retailer in two consumer fraud actions brought by the Arizona Attorney General’s Office concerning alleged dark patterns and deceptive practices.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Joel W Nomkin
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Joel W Nomkin
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Senior Statespeople

Joel Nomkin draws on extensive experience to advise on both trial and appellate proceedings arising from a range of issues, including public law, business torts and commercial contracts.

Jordan Green
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Jordan Green
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Senior Statespeople

Jordan Green has impressive experience in defending against white-collar criminal proceedings, as well as handling internal investigations and commercial disputes.

Jordan Green is extremely knowledgeable about regulatory and criminal law. He is very effective when dealing with law enforcement and very good at managing client expectations.

Paul F Eckstein
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Paul F Eckstein
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Senior Statespeople

Paul Eckstein is a seasoned practitioner who provides counsel on a range of courtroom disputes, as well as serving as a skilled mediator and arbitrator.

Paul Eckstein is one of the finest lawyers in the industry. He is our go-to for major issues.

Jean-Jacques Cabou
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Jean-Jacques Cabou
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Band 1

Jean-Jacques Cabou is a widely respected expert in white-collar criminal cases and government investigations. He is particularly active in matters such as civil forfeiture and compliance mandates.

Jean-Jacques Cabou is one of the finest attorneys I know.

Jean-Jacques Cabou is a thorough, dedicated lawyer.

Jean-Jacques Cabou is very successful walking clients out of jeopardy.

Jean-Jacques Cabou is smart, engaged and provides the highest level of constitutional advice. He is not afraid to fight for a principle, but he is also willing to advise when it's time to compromise.

Alexis E. Danneman
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Alexis E. Danneman
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Band 3

Alexis Danneman counsels both individuals and corporate entities facing criminal proceedings and external investigations. Based in Phoenix, she is notably active on electoral challenges and constitutional issues.

Alexis breeds confidence in her opinions by virtue of her work ethic and ability to communicate positions.

Alexis Danneman has a deep understanding of constitutional questions and the political process. She is also very poised and good on her feet.

Alexis Danneman is incredibly talented.

Michael Huston
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Michael Huston
3
Band 3

Michael Huston is a seasoned appellate attorney with a proven track record in the Ninth Circuit and Supreme Court cases. His work spans a wide range of matters, including bankruptcy, real estate, environmental issues and others.

I am impressed with Michael’s ability to brief cases and deliver oral arguments.

Michael Guston is a fabulous attorney.

Thomas Ryerson
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Thomas Ryerson
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Band 3

Thomas Ryerson adroitly handles white-collar criminal defense mandates, including large-scale government investigations. His client base consists of both companies and individuals accused of crimes such as money laundering and financial impropriety.

Thomas Ryerson is a great adviser who is dedicated to his clients.

Joseph E Mais
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Joseph E Mais
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Band 4

Joseph Mais has a strong reputation for his work as a commercial litigator and arbitrator, handling matters such as contract and securities disputes. His trial practice includes defending against single-plaintiff suits and class actions.

Ranked Lawyers at
Perkins Coie LLP

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Arizona

Litigation: Appellate

Joel W Nomkin
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Joel W Nomkin
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Senior Statespeople
Michael Huston
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Michael Huston
3
Band 3
Litigation: General Commercial

Paul F Eckstein
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Paul F Eckstein
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Senior Statespeople
Joseph E Mais
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Joseph E Mais
4
Band 4
Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations

Jordan Green
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Jordan Green
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Senior Statespeople
Jean-Jacques Cabou
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Jean-Jacques Cabou
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Band 1
Alexis E. Danneman
3
Alexis E. Danneman
3
Band 3
Thomas Ryerson
3
Thomas Ryerson
3
Band 3