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Perkins Coie LLP

Litigation: General Commercial

USA Guide 2026 : New York


Perkins Coie LLP

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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 New York 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.

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Litigation: General Commercial - New York


What the Team is Known For
Perkins Coie has a burgeoning commercial litigation practice and offers comprehensive capabilities in contentious matters spanning contractual disputes, securities litigation, bankruptcy and legal malpractice. This expertise is supplemented by notable strength in white-collar criminal proceedings. The firm acts for a varied client base comprising prominent names in the finance, media and legal sectors.

Work Highlights

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  • Perkins Coie continued to represent Uber in a civil Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act (RICO) lawsuit against a group of law firms and medical providers who are engaged in a bribery scheme based around creating fraudulent personal injury lawsuits against Uber.

Strengths

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  • Perkins Coie is extremely smart and hardworking. Its lawyers come to the table with fresh ideas and sharp perspectives. They are also collegial and cooperative.

    Litigation: General Commercial respondentUSA
  • Perkins Coie distinguishes itself through its strategic approach, client-focused mindset and ability to balance strong litigation with pragmatic settlement negotiation. Its combination of legal skill, commercial awareness and genuine client partnership is very strong.

    Litigation: General Commercial respondentUSA
  • Perkins Coie's depth of knowledge and ability to access the right experts when needed is exceptional. The firm provides clear, human-centered communication. What truly sets it apart is its ability to translate complex legal matters into clear, simple terms. Its attorneys don't just give legal advice, they make sure it aligns with my business priorities.

    Litigation: General Commercial respondentUSA

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 6Shari Brandt
    Band 6Shari Brandt

    Shari Brandt

    Shari Brandt is firmwide cochair of Perkins Coie's commercial litigation practice group. She draws praise for her commercial disputes practice, with noted experience in breach of contract matters and class actions.

    • Shari is very smart and very efficient.

      Litigation: General Commercial respondentUSA
    • Shari is sharp, practical and gives creative and sensible advice. She is a terrific lawyer.

      Litigation: General Commercial respondentUSA

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