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Litigation: General Commercial | Spotlight California

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The region's prominent entertainment, financial services and technology sectors continue to drive litigation within the state. The law firms listed below handle a range of complex general commercial litigation. Our definition of general commercial litigation will always take into consideration the other practice areas that we cover in our Spotlight Guide. We have separate white-collar, antitrust, IP and securities litigation tables, therefore we would not expect too much of this work covered in our general commercial listing. This table captures Los Angeles' diversified disputes market with firms handling tax, bankruptcy, insurance, construction, mass torts, catastrophic injury and breach of contract claims.

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  1. Brown, Neri, Smith & Khan LLP
    Brown, Neri, Smith & Khan LLP
    Litigation: General Commercial
    2025 | Spotlight | 1 Years Ranked

    Brown Neri Smith & Khan, LLP is home to a strong commercial litigation practice. The firm possesses a diverse caseload including intellectual property, insurance and wrongful death matters. Based in Los Angeles, the firm represents clients, including Fortune 500 companies, from a range of industries, including technology, entertainment, real estate, finance and clean energy, among others. 

    Brown Neri Smith & Khan LLP represented Nexamp, a prominent renewable energy company, in a 3-year $10 million general commercial litigation dispute against a leading battery integrator that ultimately led to a successful resolution.

    Ryan Abott is a key contact.

  2. Doll Amir & Eley LLP
    Doll Amir & Eley LLP
    Litigation: General Commercial
    2025 | Spotlight | 1 Years Ranked

    Doll Amir & Eley LLP offers a broad litigation practice, handling healthcare, financial services, intellectual property and employment disputes. The team is based in Los Angeles and represents an impressive clientele, including Fortune 500 companies in the banking, entertainment and technology sectors. 

    Doll Amir & Eley LLP prevailed on an issue of first impression, defeating a statewide class action claim at the pleading stage on behalf of one of the nation’s largest insurance companies.

    Hunter Eley is a key contact.

  3. Frost LLP
    Frost LLP
    Litigation: General Commercial
    2025 | Spotlight | 1 Years Ranked

    Frost LLP offers go-to counsel in complex commercial litigation, with strengths in areas including antitrust disputes, employment cases, real estate claims and entertainment litigation. The Los Angeles-based firm is also proficient in appellate matters in federal and state courts.

    Christopher Frost is a key contact.

  4. Hill, Farrer & Burrill LLP
    Hill, Farrer & Burrill LLP
    Litigation: General Commercial
    2025 | Spotlight | 1 Years Ranked

    Hill, Farrer & Burrill LLP has a strong team that provides expertise in the full gamut of complex litigation. The firm is particularly proficient in real estate, employment and IP litigation. The firm is also well regarded for representing clients in appellate proceedings nationwide.

    Hill, Farrer & Burrill LLP represented a nationwide law firm in a claim for breach of fiduciary duty and legal malpractice with asserted damages of over $200 million.

    Dean Dennis is a key contact.

  5. Lesnick Prince Pappas & Alverson LLP
    Lesnick Prince Pappas & Alverson LLP
    Litigation: General Commercial
    2025 | Spotlight | 1 Years Ranked

    Lesnick Prince Pappas & Alverson LLP handles a range of commercial litigation matters, with notable expertise in partnership disputes, breach of fiduciary duty claims and fraud cases. The Los Angeles based firm represents both plaintiffs and defendants, ranging from private individuals to middle market companies. 

    Lesnick Prince Pappas & Alverson LLP prevailed on behalf of Computershare Investor Services concerning allegations that the company wrongfully refused to remove restrictive legends from the shareholders’ stock certificate.

    Matthew Lesnick is a key contact.

  6. Mancini Shenk LLP
    Mancini Shenk LLP
    Litigation: General Commercial
    2025 | Spotlight | 1 Years Ranked

    Mancini Shenk LLP is recognized for its litigation practice. The firm offers particular strength in partnership disputes and fiduciary duty litigation. Headquartered in Los Angeles, the team also handles real estate claims and entertainment litigation. The firm is highly regarded for its strength in the cannabis industry.

    John Shenk is a key contact.

  7. Rosen Saba, LLP
    Rosen Saba, LLP
    Litigation: General Commercial
    2025 | Spotlight | 1 Years Ranked

    Rosen Saba LLP is a highly respected boutique with expertise across commercial litigation, including breach of contract, partnership disputes and breach of fiduciary duty. The Los Angeles-based firm represents both plaintiffs and defendants of all sizes; from individuals to international publicly traded firms. The firm is also regularly called upon to handle major class actions.

    Rosen Saba LLP successfully represented a medical implant company in a corporate trade secrets case, securing $62 million in damages.

    Ryan Saba is a key contact.

  8. Skiermont Derby LLP
    Skiermont Derby LLP
    Litigation: General Commercial
    2025 | Spotlight | 1 Years Ranked

    Skiermont Derby LLP is regularly picked by clients for high-stakes commercial disputes. The Los Angeles-based firm has a wealth of expertise in trial work and offers strong capabilities in class action mandates. The group is particularly well-versed in IP litigation.

    Skiermont Derby LLP represented a class of more than 15,000 carpenters in the Pacific Northwest on a nine figure ERISA claim.

    Paul Derby is a key contact.

  9. Sklar Kirsh LLP
    Sklar Kirsh LLP
    Litigation: General Commercial
    2025 | Spotlight | 1 Years Ranked

    Sklar Kirsh LLP is a top litigation boutique in Los Angeles that undertakes high-stakes cases for clients in industries such as media and entertainment, technology and energy. The group offers significant expertise in a broad range of business disputes and is particularly proficient in handling cases involving issues such as IP and real estate.

    Justin Goldstein is a key contact.

  10. Theodora Oringher PC
    Theodora Oringher PC
    Litigation: General Commercial
    2025 | Spotlight | 1 Years Ranked

    Theodora Oringher PC has a fine trial team with strong experience in a wide range of sectors, including sports, construction and healthcare. The firm acts for a diverse client base of multinational corporates, startups and individuals. The Los Angeles-based group has noted international capabilities.

    Theodora Oringher PC defended the Angel’s baseball team in a prominent wrongful death case. 

    Kevin Dorse is a key contact.

  11. Brown, White & Osborn, LLP
    Litigation: General Commercial
    2025 | Spotlight
  12. Dovel & Luner
    Litigation: General Commercial
    2025 | Spotlight
  13. Garrett & Tully
    Litigation: General Commercial
    2025 | Spotlight
  14. Kibler Fowler & Cave LLP
    Litigation: General Commercial
    2025 | Spotlight
  15. Valle Makoff LLP
    Litigation: General Commercial
    2025 | Spotlight
  16. Warren Terzian LLP
    Litigation: General Commercial
    2025 | Spotlight
  17. Willenken LLP
    Litigation: General Commercial
    2025 | Spotlight