Litigation: General Commercial
USA Guide 2024 : New Jersey
Band 3
About
Provided by Riker Danzig LLP
Riker Danzig's seasoned trial and appellate attorneys, numbering over 100 strong, have earned the firm a national reputation as zealous courtroom advocates. The group litigates complex civil cases, and is a leader in banking securities arbitrations, white collar criminal defense, fraud claims and class actions, insurance, reinsurance (national and international), products liability, construction and intellectual property litigation. Its litigators appear regularly in federal and state courts, as well as before federal, state and administrative agencies.
Chambers Review
Riker Danzig offers a highly respected litigation group known for its handling of a broad range of commercial disputes, including banking, real estate and environmental matters. The firm is noted for its representation of insurers and insureds in matters such as coverage disputes and reinsurance litigation. Riker Danzig regularly acts for clients in industries including healthcare, technology and pharmaceuticals in product liability disputes.
Work Highlights
- Riker Danzig represented Dun & Bradstreet in two putative class actions alleging misappropriation of name and personas in advertisements.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The firm has a reputation for skillfully handling difficult and complex cases."
"They are very diligent, very knowledgeable, and good people to work with."
"They clearly care about their clients and the work they do demonstrates it."
"The firm has a reputation for skillfully handling difficult and complex cases."
"They are very diligent, very knowledgeable, and good people to work with."
"They clearly care about their clients and the work they do demonstrates it."
Notable Practitioners
Anthony Borrelli leads the firm's securities litigation, arbitration, regulation and investigations practice group. He has a well-established securities practice, with a particular focus on representing financial service clients.
"He is an outstanding litigator."
Kelly Strange Crawford focuses on the defense of medical device and pharmaceutical manufacturers in product liability litigation.
"She is a really smart, strategic thinker who is able to effectively manage large-scale litigation."
"She's wonderful."
Michael O'Donnell is the co-managing partner of the firm and head of the commercial litigation department. He regularly represents title insurance companies and financial institutions.
"He is truly a subject matter expert and is very comfortable appearing in state and federal courts."