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Pierce Atwood LLP

Litigation: General Commercial

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Pierce Atwood LLP

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Litigation: General Commercial - Maine

Band 1

What the Team is Known For

Pierce Atwood has a market-leading commercial litigation group, acting for an enviable roster of clients across a diverse range of sectors, including healthcare, energy, manufacturing, retail and financial services. Recognized for its strength in IP litigation, including trademark and copyright infringement matters. It is also noted for its expert handling of antitrust and energy litigation. It possesses additional experience in class action cases and appellate proceedings, and is regularly sought out for professional liability defense by lawyers and law firms.

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Work Highlights

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  • Pierce Atwood LLP represented Black Diamond Group, in a mass tort action filed in Arizona state court alleging that Black Diamond Group’s products contained harmful PFAS, which allegedly caused various negative health impacts.

Strengths

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  • Pierce Atwood has distinguished itself by bringing a high degree of litigation expertise and written advocacy.

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  • Pierce Atwood provides attentiveness to client's needs and thorough preparation in complex matters.

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  • They look to reach a high-probability solution without wasting time and effort.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • David Barry
    David Barry

    David Barry

    David Barry draws on longstanding experience in civil disputes, regulatory proceedings and white-collar criminal defense mandates and continues to provide expert counsel to corporate entities and individuals.

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  • Gavin G. McCarthy
    Gavin G. McCarthy

    Gavin G. McCarthy

    Gavin McCarthy has a broad litigation practice, with a focus on class action defense. He represents clients from a range of sectors including construction, insurance, agricultural services and energy. He is also chair of Pierce Atwood’s litigation practice group.

    • Gavin is super accessible and approachable.

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  • Jack Woodcock
    Jack Woodcock

    Jack Woodcock

    Jack Woodcock has extensive experience arguing a wide variety of complex civil suits, including commercial and environmental disputes.

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  • Neal F Pratt
    Neal F Pratt

    Neal F Pratt

    Neal Pratt is an experienced civil litigator with notable expertise in trial and ADR proceedings, as well as administrative matters.

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  • Nolan Reichl
    Nolan Reichl

    Nolan Reichl

    Nolan Reichl draws praise for his work in commercial litigation including in matters concerning fiduciary and contractual duties. He is also cochair of the firm’s appellate and amici team.

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