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Sperling Kenny Nachwalter

Litigation: General Commercial

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Sperling Kenny Nachwalter

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Sperling Kenny Nachwalter’s trial lawyers have achieved winning results in business-critical cases at trial, on appeal, and at the negotiating table. Combining fierce advocacy, litigation prowess, incisive legal counsel, and exceptional strategy, our firm is recognized among the leading complex business litigation firms in the United States.

We have prevailed in numerous multimillion-dollar jury and nonjury cases for plaintiffs and defendants in federal and state courts nationwide and before arbitration tribunals in the U.S. and beyond. We believe the fact our partners are all trial lawyers gives our clients an edge at every phase of litigation. From single-plaintiff cases to multiparty and multidistrict litigation to class actions and mass actions, our lawyers get results. We are equally comfortable representing plaintiffs and defendants, no matter who is on the other side, and we seek alignment with our clients through creative fee arrangements where appropriate.

We represent a wide-ranging clientele, including Fortune 500 companies, public and private businesses of all sizes in numerous industries, private equity funds and their portfolio companies, real estate developers, funds and REITS, family offices, corporate directors and officers, bankruptcy trustees, governmental agencies, and individual entrepreneurs, executives, and business leaders. We are proud that they choose us to resolve their most difficult and most important matters.

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Litigation: General Commercial - Illinois

Band 5

Band 5


What the Team is Known For

Sperling Kenny Nachwalter is a litigation firm that represents individuals and businesses in disputes in courts and before arbitration panels across the US. The team's expertise spans contract, product liability and trademark-related case, among other areas.

Work Highlights

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  • Sperling Kenny Nachwalter represented K2 Pure Distribution, as plaintiffs, in a dispute against Walmart alleging breach of an agreement between the parties to purchase hand sanitizer in specific quantities.

Strengths

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  • They are smart, write well and have great trial lawyers.

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  • They are thoughtful and pragmatic.

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  • The lawyers have a strong ability to make complex principles easy to understand.

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  • The attorneys here are as easy to work with and are as accomplished and polished as any national firm I’ve ever worked with.

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  • Sperling Kenny Nachwalter takes the time to understand our goals and pressure points, and the quality of their work product demonstrates command of not only the law but also the subject matter at hand.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 4Scott F. Hessell
    Band 4Scott F. Hessell

    Scott F. Hessell

    Scott Hessell is a trial lawyer who represents clients in business disputes and securities litigation across the country, in both state and federal courts.

    • He is well prepared and very knowledgeable as to both the facts and law. He's also easy to work with.

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    • He is a super lawyer.

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    • Scott is a smart and savvy litigator.

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    • Scott has excellent judgment and is an excellent trial lawyer.

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    • Scott is a master strategist, researcher and trial lawyer.

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