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Robins Kaplan LLP

Litigation: Appellate

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We get the “business” in business litigation. No strangers to high-stakes, mission-critical litigation, our business litigation lawyers know how to litigate and efficiently resolve smaller cases with a view to the bottom line. Our clients include an enviable sampling of Fortune 500 regulars along with Midwest multi-nationals, technology superstars (and iconoclasts), and mom-and-pop success stories. Agile across a wide range of business sectors, we have developed particular depth serving entertainment, financial, food and beverage, insurance, manufacturing, and retail industry members as well as a nationally recognized government and internal investigations and patent litigation practices.

We know that all litigation comes with inherent risk and that our clients’ future often hinges on a case's outcome. That's why we partner with you to understand immediate and long-term business needs, then craft a combined litigation and business strategy designed to meet your company's best interests.

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What the Team is Known For

Robins Kaplan LLP has a prominent litigation group that handles high-profile cases in a wide range of areas, including healthcare, IP and financial services. It is also noted for its experience in appellate and class action litigation, including antitrust suits. Other noteworthy areas of expertise include breach of fiduciary duty, medical and entertainment-related litigation and employment law. The firm acts for both plaintiffs and defendants and is noted for its strong track record of major trial victories.

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Work Highlights

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  • Robins Kaplan LLP represented Douglas Kelley as a trustee of the BMO Litigation Trust in a dispute relating to the Tom Petters Ponzi scheme.

Strengths

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  • I believe the strengths of Robins Kaplan are its breadth and network.

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  • Robins Kaplan has strong litigation and trial skills, as well as commercial acumen.

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  • We work with multiple firms around the world, and Robins Kaplan is trusted to truly act in our interest.

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  • Robins Kaplan is thoughtful, strategic and drives matters to conclusion. The team always has our business interests in mind and translates litigation learnings into business advice to continue to make our products and processes better.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Eric Magnuson
    Eric Magnuson

    Eric Magnuson

    Eric Magnuson has a fine record of appellate success, making him one of the standout names in the state. He frequently represents high-profile clients in the medical devices, insurance, financial and manufacturing sectors.

    • Eric is an intellectual and practical attorney.

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  • Jason W Pfeiffer
    Jason W Pfeiffer

    Jason W Pfeiffer

    Jason Pfeiffer chairs the business litigation team. His trial experience includes cases relating to product liability and toxic torts.

    • Jason is an excellent legal partner in all respects. Whenever a challenge arises, he is our first call because he is so smart, business-minded and strategic.

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  • Anne Lockner
    Anne Lockner

    Anne Lockner

    Anne Lockner enjoys a solid reputation as an experienced trial lawyer. She is well-versed in handling class actions and other complex business disputes.

    • Anne's advice and counsel is always on point.

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