Litigation: General Commercial
USA Guide 2024 : Illinois
Band 3
Contact number
+1 312 207 1000Chambers Review
Reed Smith possesses notable strength in the commercial litigation space, focusing on matters pertaining to professional liability, breach of contract, privacy and false advertising. The team frequently defends against large-scale class actions. Its attorneys advise a number of household names across numerous industries, with particular expertise in acting for insurance clients and representing clients in the managed care industry. The firm is highly experienced in representing clients facing alleged violations of the Fair Credit Reporting Act.
Strengths
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"Reed Smith has a strong bench of expertise and provides excellent, practical advice and solutions. The team is laser-focused and knowledgeable about industry trends and latest developments that are important to our business."
"The firm provides top-tier support and has great depth and breadth of knowledge that has assisted us with successful outcomes."
"Reed Smith put together a strong plan and are very organized and thoughtful in their work. They are pleasant to work with and are good leaders."
"Reed Smith has a strong bench of expertise and provides excellent, practical advice and solutions. The team is laser-focused and knowledgeable about industry trends and latest developments that are important to our business."
"The firm provides top-tier support and has great depth and breadth of knowledge that has assisted us with successful outcomes."
"Reed Smith put together a strong plan and are very organized and thoughtful in their work. They are pleasant to work with and are good leaders."
Notable Practitioners
William Weltman is recognized for his considerable skill in handling large-scale commercial litigation arising from a variety of industries, including hospitality and manufacturing.
"William has an incredible talent for quickly forging a viable, detailed and strategic path forward for his cases."
"He is a very talented lawyer who represents our company very well."
Karlin Sangdahl is highly sought after for her strength handling product liability suits as part of a broad-based commercial litigation practice.
"Karlin's talent, hard work and presence is impressive. She is confident and capable, tough and thoughtful in her strategy."
"She provides a super service. She's a great writer, she's knowledgeable and takes the best approach to litigation. She is very good at navigating complex legal issues."