Department profile
Porter Wright Morris & Arthur LLP

Litigation: General Commercial

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Porter Wright Morris & Arthur LLP

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About

Provided by Porter Wright Morris & Arthur LLP

When litigation is necessary to resolve a complex dispute, businesses rely on counsel to master the facts and understand deeply the particulars of the subject matter and industry at play—often within a time-pressured environment—to achieve favorable results.

Our litigation team measures such success by how well we attain our clients’ business and legal goals. From the start of an engagement, our priority is to understand our client’s objectives, and then work to reach the best outcomes and practical solutions consistent with those objectives. Creative strategies, clear advice, consistent communications and continuous alignment with our client’s objectives are the hallmarks of our service. At the end of an engagement, we evaluate the outcomes and deliverables completed against the client’s highest standards.

Our lawyers represent businesses regionally and nationally in critical cases involving complex subject matters across many markets and industries. From sensitive government investigations to high profile lawsuits, from federal court to regulatory agencies to international arbitration, our team stands ready to address our clients’ greatest legal and business challenges.

Chambers Review

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Litigation: General Commercial - Ohio

Band 4

Band 4


What the Team is Known For
Porter Wright Morris & Arthur has an accomplished litigation practice which acts for local, regional and national clients in sectors such as public utilities, telecommunications and manufacturing. It offers strength at both trial and appellate level and is noted for its representation of government entities in complex disputes. The group is also recommended for its work in the technology space, frequently acting in disputes related to cybercrime and trade secrets.

Strengths

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  • Porter Wright Morris & Arthur is very organized and responsive.

    Litigation: General Commercial respondentUSA
  • Porter Wright Morris & Arthur has very talented and earnest lawyers and they are plenty capable.

    Litigation: General Commercial respondentUSA

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 4Molly S Crabtree
    Band 4Molly S Crabtree

    Molly S Crabtree

    Molly Crabtree's wide-ranging commercial practice encompasses reinsurance, construction, and environmental matters, serving a diverse client base that includes utilities and manufacturing companies.

    • Molly Crabtree is highly recommended.

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Ranked Individuals at Porter Wright Morris & Arthur LLP (1)

Ohio

Members

Provided by Porter Wright Morris & Arthur LLP

  • James Curphey

  • Carolyn A. Taggart

  • Sara K. White

  • Scott North

  • Javier A. Pacheco

  • Walter Reynolds

  • Alvin J. McKenna

  • Anthony R. McClure

  • Teresa Snider

  • Hugh E. McKay

  • Tami H. Kirby

  • Hikaru Tokuda

  • Theodore R. Walters

  • Aaron M. Shank

  • Sara C. Schiavone

  • Elizabeth L. Moyo

  • Jill G. Okun

  • Jason T. Gerken

  • Jared M. Klaus

  • James A. King

    Head of Department

  • Jay L. Levine

  • Rebecca Kopp Levine

  • L. Bradfield Hughes

  • C. Darcy Jalandoni

  • Molly S. Crabtree

  • David S. Bloomfield, Jr.

  • Brian L. Buzby

  • Christopher J. Dutton

  • Ira J. Belcove

  • Brian J. Augustine

  • Thomas A. Young

  • Ryan P. Sherman

  • David P. Shouvlin

  • Justin J. Joyce

  • Elizabeth Awe Hafkey

  • Eric B. Gallon

  • Tracey L. Turnbull

  • Kevin J. O'Brien

  • Robert N. Hermes

  • Allen T. Carter

  • David M. Belczyk

  • Christopher J. Baronzzi

  • Jessica Alley

  • Ana Crawford

  • Josh Dille

  • Christina Flatau

  • Kyle Gilliam

  • Steven Goodin

  • Ahmad Huda

  • Jennifer Huelskamp

  • McDaniel Kelly

  • Garrett Marshall

  • John McIntyre

  • Melissa Murphy

  • J. Thomas Nocar

  • Terry Posey

  • Hoyt Prindle

  • Richard Sarcone

  • Edmund W Searby

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