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Wilkinson Stekloff LLP

Litigation: General Commercial: The Elite

USA Guide 2026 : District of Columbia


Wilkinson Stekloff LLP

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We litigate bet-the-company cases and deliver results to our clients before, during, and after trial. With a team of trial lawyers capable of handling any case, we have achieved successful outcomes for our clients across a wide range of cases in some of the toughest jurisdictions in America.

Since our founding in 2016 by top trial lawyers Beth Wilkinson and Brian Stekloff, our 40-lawyer firm has tried over 20 high-stakes cases to verdict, stacking up win after win. In total, Wilkinson Stekloff lawyers have tried more than 150 jury trials over the course of their careers.

Because we believe we can litigate any case, anytime, anywhere, we do not have practice groups or limitations on the types of cases we can handle. Nonetheless, we have developed a substantial record in antitrust, class action, products liability, and sports litigation, as evidenced by Chambers and Partners ranking the firm nationally across those very practice areas.

While we are trial attorneys at our core, we understand not all matters should see the inside of a courtroom. We partner with clients to ensure the outcomes meet their business goals. We work efficiently and maximize settlement value by staying laser-focused on how we will prevail at trial.

Our pretrial strategy and track record demonstrate to our opponents that we are prepared to go to trial and to win.

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Litigation: General Commercial: The Elite - District of Columbia

Band 1

Band 1


What the Team is Known For

Wilkinson Stekloff is a leading litigation boutique that is noted for its expert handling of complex, bet-the-company cases and for leading corporate clients across a wide range of sectors, with a substantial market share in the pharmaceutical industry. The firm has noted strength in antitrust and trade secrets cases, as well as consumer class actions, securities and shareholder disputes. It has extensive trial experience on the defense side.

Work Highlights

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  • Wilkinson Stekloff represented Hewlett Packard Enterprise as lead trial counsel in defense of its $14 billion acquisition of Juniper Networks against the Department of Justice.

Strengths

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  • Wilkinson Stekloff is a premier trial boutique.

    Litigation: General Commercial: The Elite respondentUSA
  • The team is very responsive, knowledgeable and they take the time to get to know our business.

    Litigation: General Commercial: The Elite respondentUSA
  • It's probably the best trial firm in the country.

    Litigation: General Commercial: The Elite respondentUSA
  • They are known for being trial lawyers and being a go-to firm for complex, hairy matters.

    Litigation: General Commercial: The Elite respondentUSA
  • They're very skilled litigators. They bring a fresh lens and are very strategic, with an eye towards trial, not just for settlement. The whole team is outstanding.

    Litigation: General Commercial: The Elite respondentUSA

Notable Practitioners

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  • Star IndividualsBeth A Wilkinson
    Star IndividualsBeth A Wilkinson

    Beth A Wilkinson

    Beth Wilkinson commands enormous respect from peers and clients for her prowess at trial, regularly handling high-stakes matters for major clients. She is particularly strong in large product liability and antitrust cases.
    • Beth is a top trial lawyer.

      Litigation: General Commercial: The Elite respondentUSA
    • She is strategic in approaching trials and is a technical trial lawyer. She wins where no one else can and she can try the most difficult cases in the country.

      Litigation: General Commercial: The Elite respondentUSA
    • She tries more cases than anyone else.

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    • Beth is recognized as the nation's most renowned trial lawyer.

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  • Band 3Brian L. Stekloff
    Band 3Brian L. Stekloff

    Brian L. Stekloff

    Brian Stekloff has considerable experience trying cases before juries across the country and serves as national trial counsel for numerous clients in multidistrict litigations and other consolidated litigations.

    • Brian is outstanding.

      Litigation: General Commercial: The Elite respondentUSA
    • Brian is super effective with juries, he is likeable and clear. There is such an ease about how he moves in his questioning of a witness, it's a pleasure to watch him work.

      Litigation: General Commercial: The Elite respondentUSA
  • Band 4Rakesh Kilaru
    Band 4Rakesh Kilaru

    Rakesh Kilaru

    Rakesh Kilaru has experience litigating matters in trial and appellate courts across the country. He assists clients in a number of matters, including antitrust, defamation, financial services, products liability and trade secrets.

    • I have only positive things to say about Rakesh. He really understands our business, knows the law and is super responsive and thoughtful.

      Litigation: General Commercial: The Elite respondentUSA
    • He is terrific.

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