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Litigation: General Commercial | USA

District of Columbia

Our definition of general commercial litigation will always take into consideration the other practice areas that we cover in a given state. It is therefore a fairly broad interpretation of commercial litigation, perhaps more easily defined by what is not included within it. If, for example, we are looking at a state where we have coverage of IP, antitrust and bankruptcy litigation in standalone tables, we would not expect too much of this work to be included in a commercial litigation table and would be looking more for business disputes such as breach of contract claims. The work should be civil, and should involve disputes between business entities.

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  1. Beth A Wilkinson
    Beth A Wilkinson
    Wilkinson Stekloff LLP
    Wilkinson Stekloff LLP | Litigation: General Commercial
    2026 | Star Individuals | 19 Years Ranked
    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.
  2. Karen L Dunn
    Karen L Dunn
    Dunn Isaacson Rhee LLP
    Dunn Isaacson Rhee LLP | Litigation: General Commercial
    2026 | Star Individuals | 9 Years Ranked
    Karen Dunn maintains a high-powered practice acting for many of the USA's largest tech companies in commercial disputes and antitrust cases. She is also well known for her work in civil rights cases.
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Band 1

  1. Andrew Tulumello
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    Andrew Tulumello
    Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP
    Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP | Litigation: General Commercial
    2026 | Band 1 | 13 Years Ranked

    Andrew Tulumello, cochair of the firm's global litigation department, represents major corporations in various commercial disputes. He offers particular strength in antitrust claims and class actions, as well as handling appeals. He regularly acts for clients from the technology, transport and food and beverage sectors.

  2. Craig A Hoover
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    Craig A Hoover
    Hogan Lovells US LLP
    Hogan Lovells US LLP | Litigation: General Commercial
    2026 | Band 1 | 18 Years Ranked

    Craig Hoover, the head of Hogan Lovells' global class action group, is a specialist in major multiparty and multijurisdictional class actions. He offers particular expertise in antitrust and health insurance-related matters.

  3. Craig S. Primis
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    Craig S. Primis
    Kirkland & Ellis LLP
    Kirkland & Ellis LLP | Litigation: General Commercial
    2026 | Band 1 | 13 Years Ranked
    Craig Primis is well regarded for his representation of clients in substantial False Claims Act and trade secrets cases, as well as shareholder disputes and class actions. He also excels in litigation relating to data breaches and antitrust.
  4. Dane H Butswinkas
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    Dane H Butswinkas
    Williams & Connolly LLP
    Williams & Connolly LLP | Litigation: General Commercial
    2026 | Band 1 | 14 Years Ranked
    Dane Butswinkas enjoys an excellent reputation for his representation of leading clients in the financial services sector. He is called upon to handle matters ranging from antitrust and securities to corporate governance.
  5. Derek Shaffer
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    Derek Shaffer
    Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan, LLP
    Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan, LLP | Litigation: General Commercial
    2026 | Band 1 | 5 Years Ranked
    Derek Shaffer regularly acts for clients in sensitive First Amendment litigation. He cochairs Quinn Emanuel's government and regulatory litigation and national appellate litigation practices.
  6. Enu A. Mainigi
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    Enu A. Mainigi
    Williams & Connolly LLP
    Williams & Connolly LLP | Litigation: General Commercial
    2026 | Band 1 | 12 Years Ranked
    Enu Mainigi wins praise from all corners of the market for her representation of major clients in the healthcare, pharmaceutical and financial services sectors. She has considerable trial experience.
  7. Mark C Hansen
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    Mark C Hansen
    Kellogg, Hansen, Todd, Figel & Frederick, PLLC
    Kellogg, Hansen, Todd, Figel & Frederick, PLLC | Litigation: General Commercial
    2026 | Band 1 | 12 Years Ranked

    Mark Hansen has built a formidable practice representing clients in antitrust cases, breach of contract claims and IP disputes.

  8. Tara Lee
    1
    Tara Lee
    Dechert LLP
    Dechert LLP | Litigation: General Commercial
    2026 | Band 1 | 17 Years Ranked
    Tara Lee specializes in handling complex and often high-profile multijurisdictional disputes for clients from a wide range of sectors including media and telecommunications. She also offers notable experience in class actions.
  9. Thomas J Perrelli
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    Thomas J Perrelli
    Jenner & Block LLP
    Jenner & Block LLP | Litigation: General Commercial
    2026 | Band 1 | 8 Years Ranked

    Thomas Perrelli currently serves as chair of Jenner & Block. He is well regarded in the market for his expertise in high-profile litigation, regularly advocating on behalf government bodies and corporations from a wide range of sectors.

  10. William Isaacson
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    William Isaacson
    Dunn Isaacson Rhee LLP
    Dunn Isaacson Rhee LLP | Litigation: General Commercial
    2026 | Band 1 | 12 Years Ranked
    William Isaacson is a celebrated trial lawyer whose practice focuses on huge cases alleging antitrust violations for both defendants and plaintiffs, as well as price fixing and unfair competition. He is also highly skilled in handling consumer class actions.
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Band 2

  1. Abid R Qureshi
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    Abid R Qureshi
    Latham & Watkins LLP
    Latham & Watkins LLP | Litigation: General Commercial
    2026 | Band 2 | 8 Years Ranked
    Abid Qureshi is well regarded in the market for his extensive skills in civil litigation. His expertise spans across healthcare fraud, international arbitration, securities class actions and FCA cases.
  2. David W DeBruin
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    David W DeBruin
    Jenner & Block LLP
    Jenner & Block LLP | Litigation: General Commercial
    2026 | Band 2 | 11 Years Ranked

    David DeBruin secures excellent results for a diverse client base, ranging from energy companies to Native American tribes, in high stakes litigation. He offers significant experience in M&A litigation and False Claims Act cases, as well as in appellate proceedings.

  3. Gordon Todd
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    Gordon Todd
    Sidley Austin LLP
    Sidley Austin LLP | Litigation: General Commercial
    2026 | Band 2 | 5 Years Ranked
    Gordon Todd has a broad base of commercial litigation experience, which sees him act for both plaintiffs and defendants.
  4. Helgi C Walker
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    Helgi C Walker
    Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP
    Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP | Litigation: General Commercial
    2026 | Band 2 | 16 Years Ranked

    Helgi Walker co-chairs the global litigation practice group and the administrative law and regulatory practice group at Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher. She has extensive experience in appellate law and regulatory disputes.

  5. Jennifer Saulino
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    Jennifer Saulino
    Sidley Austin LLP
    Sidley Austin LLP | Litigation: General Commercial
    2026 | Band 2 | 5 Years Ranked
    Jennifer Saulino has recognized expertise in product liability and contractual litigation. She has additional experience in securities and government investigations.
  6. Mary Elizabeth Gately
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    Mary Elizabeth Gately
    DLA Piper LLP (US)
    DLA Piper LLP (US) | Litigation: General Commercial
    2026 | Band 2 | 13 Years Ranked

    Mary Elizabeth Gately has a particularly strong practice in reputation management, as well as in product liability and complex first amendment claims. She is adept at handling multidistrict litigation.

  7. Michael F Williams
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    Michael F Williams
    Kirkland & Ellis LLP
    Kirkland & Ellis LLP | Litigation: General Commercial
    2026 | Band 2 | 6 Years Ranked
    Michael Williams is a prolific litigator who frequently represents clients both in trial and on appeal. He offers significant experience in toxic torts, putative class actions and disputes relating to constitutional law.
  8. Stephen J. Obermeier
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    Stephen J. Obermeier
    Wiley
    Wiley | Litigation: General Commercial
    2026 | Band 2 | 5 Years Ranked

    Stephen Obermeier routinely acts in commercial disputes before federal and state courts. His expertise extends to RICO litigation, as well as internal investigations.

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Band 3

  1. Brian L. Stekloff
    3
    Brian L. Stekloff
    Wilkinson Stekloff LLP
    Wilkinson Stekloff LLP | Litigation: General Commercial
    2026 | Band 3 | 7 Years Ranked

    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.

  2. Carl S Kravitz
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    Carl S Kravitz
    Zuckerman Spaeder LLP
    Zuckerman Spaeder LLP | Litigation: General Commercial
    2026 | Band 3 | 6 Years Ranked
    Carl Kravitz has significant strength in a variety of commercial disputes, including securities litigation and antitrust and insurance claims. He excels in acting for both plaintiffs and defendants.
  3. Derek Ho
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    Derek Ho
    Kellogg, Hansen, Todd, Figel & Frederick, PLLC
    Kellogg, Hansen, Todd, Figel & Frederick, PLLC | Litigation: General Commercial
    2026 | Band 3 | 2 Years Ranked

    Derek Ho litigates high-stakes commercial cases, often with several billions of dollars at stake. He has helped clients obtain large judgments through trial or settlement. As both an experienced trial litigator and a seasoned appellate advocate, Derek represents plaintiffs and defendants in all phases of litigation.

  4. Hamish Hume
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    Hamish Hume
    Boies Schiller Flexner LLP
    Boies Schiller Flexner LLP | Litigation: General Commercial
    2026 | Band 3 | 3 Years Ranked

    Hamish Hume is a well-regarded litigator who regularly tries cases for significant clients. Hume has particular expertise in cases with financial and governmental aspects.

  5. Jonathan F. Cohn
    3
    Jonathan F. Cohn
    Lehotsky Keller Cohn LLP
    Lehotsky Keller Cohn LLP | Litigation: General Commercial
    2026 | Band 3 | 5 Years Ranked

    Jonathan Cohn of Lehotsky Keller Cohn is an experienced litigator who is well versed in handling class actions, commercial disputes and product liability claims. He regularly acts for major clients in the pharmaceutical sector.

  6. Lindsay Harrison
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    Lindsay Harrison
    Jenner & Block LLP
    Jenner & Block LLP | Litigation: General Commercial
    2026 | Band 3 | 7 Years Ranked

    Lindsay Harrison is an experienced commercial litigator who is frequently sought after by high profile clients in the real estate, hospitality and education sectors. She is managing partner of Jenner & Block's DC office and co-chairs the firm's real estate and hospitality practice.

  7. Michael Gottlieb
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    Michael Gottlieb
    Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP
    Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP | Litigation: General Commercial
    2026 | Band 3 | 2 Years Ranked

    Michael Gottlieb focuses his practice on complex First Amendment litigation matters.

  8. Nicholas J Boyle
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    Nicholas J Boyle
    Latham & Watkins LLP
    Latham & Watkins LLP | Litigation: General Commercial
    2026 | Band 3 | 4 Years Ranked

    Nicholas Boyle, vice chair of Latham & Watkins' complex commercial litigation practice, is noted for his skills in handling complex commercial litigation, with experience in intellectual property and securities cases.

  9. Todd Stenerson
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    Todd Stenerson
    A&O Shearman
    A&O Shearman | Litigation: General Commercial
    2026 | Band 3 | 6 Years Ranked
    Todd Stenerson is a well-regarded trial lawyer with significant experience across a broad range of commercial litigation. He possesses notable capabilities in antitrust, breach of contract and RICO cases.
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Band 4

  1. Anthony T. Pierce
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    Anthony T. Pierce
    Akin
    Akin | Litigation: General Commercial
    2026 | Band 4 | 2 Years Ranked

    Anthony Pierce of Akin is a well-regarded litigator and trial lawyer. He is noted for his work in the consumer protection space.

  2. Ariel Lavinbuk
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    Ariel Lavinbuk
    HSF Kramer
    HSF Kramer | Litigation: General Commercial
    2026 | Band 4 | 1 Years Ranked

    Ariel Lavinbuk is the managing partner of the firm's DC office, where he has experience assisting clients with commercial disputes in federal and state courts across the country.

  3. Benjamin J Razi
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    Benjamin J Razi
    Covington & Burling LLP
    Covington & Burling LLP | Litigation: General Commercial
    2026 | Band 4 | 4 Years Ranked

    Benjamin Razi is cochair of Covington's commercial litigation practice group. He is a well-regarded litigator who regularly tries big cases for Fortune 500 clients across multiple sectors including pharmaceuticals and financial services.

  4. 4
    Chantale Fiebig
    Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP
    Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP | Litigation: General Commercial
    2026 | Band 4 | 1 Years Ranked

    Chantale Fiebig sits as co-managing partner of the firm's DC office, where she represents corporate clients in commercial disputes, including antitrust litigation, consumer class actions and contractual disputes.

  5. Daniel T. Donovan
    4
    Daniel T. Donovan
    Kirkland & Ellis LLP
    Kirkland & Ellis LLP | Litigation: General Commercial
    2026 | Band 4 | 7 Years Ranked

    Daniel Donovan is a seasoned trial lawyer with wide-ranging commercial experience. He is particularly noted for his representation of clients in the energy sector, as well as resource and pharmaceutical businesses.

  6. David E Mills
    4
    David E Mills
    Cooley LLP
    Cooley LLP | Litigation: General Commercial
    2026 | Band 4 | 1 Years Ranked

    David Mills is an experienced litigator and trial lawyer recognized for his handling of complex disputes on behalf of a wide range of clients. He has acted for tech, finance and communications companies, among others.

  7. 4
    David Horniak
    DLA Piper LLP (US)
    DLA Piper LLP (US) | Litigation: General Commercial
    2026 | Band 4 | 1 Years Ranked

    David Horniak acts for a range of clients, from Fortune 500 corporations to individuals and startups, with experience handling business disputes at trial, in arbitration and on appeal.

  8. David Weiner
    4
    David Weiner
    Arnold & Porter
    Arnold & Porter | Litigation: General Commercial
    2026 | Band 4 | 6 Years Ranked

    David Weiner boasts deep expertise working with companies across multiple practice areas, including insurance, product liability and wider commercial litigation.

  9. 4
    Deborah B Baum
    Pillsbury
    Pillsbury | Litigation: General Commercial
    2026 | Band 4 | 1 Years Ranked

    Deborah Baum sits as the firm's global head of litigation and has experience both prosecuting and defending a range of business cases in state and federal trial and appellate courts.

  10. E. Desmond Hogan
    4
    E. Desmond Hogan
    Hogan Lovells US LLP
    Hogan Lovells US LLP | Litigation: General Commercial
    2026 | Band 4 | 12 Years Ranked

    Desmond Hogan, head of Hogan Lovell's global litigation, arbitration and employment practice, wins plaudits from clients for his work in high stakes class actions and multidistrict litigation. He is well versed in handling data breach cases for major tech companies and is also known for his work in the healthcare sector.

  11. Edward Bennett
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    Edward Bennett
    Williams & Connolly LLP
    Williams & Connolly LLP | Litigation: General Commercial
    2026 | Band 4 | 3 Years Ranked
    Edward Bennett, cochair of Williams & Connolly's commercial litigation group, focuses his practice on financial litigation and antitrust. He is well versed in state and federal courts and often represents Fortune 100 companies.
  12. Elizabeth Bower
    4
    Elizabeth Bower
    Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP
    Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP | Litigation: General Commercial
    2026 | Band 4 | 2 Years Ranked

    Elizabeth Bower is cochair of the firm's accounting litigation and enforcement practice group. She is well known for representing accounting firms and auditors, financial institutions and other corporates in complex commercial litigation and internal investigations.

  13. Elizabeth Papez
    4
    Elizabeth Papez
    Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP
    Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP | Litigation: General Commercial
    2026 | Band 4 | 3 Years Ranked

    Elizabeth Papez, a former deputy assistant to the Attorney General at the DOJ, is an experienced litigator who regularly advises on complex cases, with a particular specialty in class action defence and federal antitrust work.

  14. Eric R. Delinsky
    4
    Eric R. Delinsky
    Zuckerman Spaeder LLP
    Zuckerman Spaeder LLP | Litigation: General Commercial
    2026 | Band 4 | 13 Years Ranked
    Eric Delinsky is experienced in business and securities litigation as well as healthcare-related disputes. He also has expertise in white-collar defense.
  15. Gary Orseck
    4
    Gary Orseck
    Hogan Lovells US LLP
    Hogan Lovells US LLP | Litigation: General Commercial
    2026 | Band 4 | 3 Years Ranked

    Gary Orseck is a well-regarded commercial litigator who regularly tries cases for large companies in the healthcare, pharmaceutical and financial sectors.

  16. Graeme W. Bush
    4
    Graeme W. Bush
    Zuckerman Spaeder LLP
    Zuckerman Spaeder LLP | Litigation: General Commercial
    2026 | Band 4 | 13 Years Ranked
    Graeme Bush is a highly regarded litigator who regularly handles malpractice and employment disputes, as well as securities litigation. He also advises on investigations and disciplinary action.
  17. Jake Kramer
    4
    Jake Kramer
    Faegre Drinker
    Faegre Drinker | Litigation: General Commercial
    2026 | Band 4 | 1 Years Ranked

    Jake Kramer of Faegre Drinker is recognized for his broad-based litigation experience, which encompasses class actions in the antitrust space to commercial disputes of various kinds.

  18. Jeannie Rhee
    4
    Jeannie Rhee
    Dunn Isaacson Rhee LLP
    Dunn Isaacson Rhee LLP | Litigation: General Commercial
    2026 | Band 4 | 6 Years Ranked

    Jeannie Rhee is a former federal prosecutor who uses her experience to help clients in crisis management and litigation. She has experience handling an array of complex business disputes as well as antitrust and sexual assault cases.

  19. Jessica E Phillips
    4
    Jessica E Phillips
    Dunn Isaacson Rhee LLP
    Dunn Isaacson Rhee LLP | Litigation: General Commercial
    2026 | Band 4 | 3 Years Ranked

    Jessica Phillips is recognized for her broad based commercial disputes practice, with expertise spanning intellectual property, employment and securities-related litigation.

  20. Jonathan Massey
    4
    Jonathan Massey
    Massey & Gail LLP
    Massey & Gail LLP | Litigation: General Commercial
    2026 | Band 4 | 3 Years Ranked

    Jonathan Massey of Massey & Gail possesses a broad-based commercial disputes practice which encompasses antitrust, bankruptcy and financial services.

  21. Linda M Jackson
    4
    Linda M Jackson
    ArentFox Schiff LLP
    ArentFox Schiff LLP | Litigation: General Commercial
    2026 | Band 4 | 6 Years Ranked
    Linda Jackson is well regarded for her extensive capabilities in employment litigation. She also handles disputes relating to trade secrets claims and competition law.
  22. Mark T. Stancil
    4
    Mark T. Stancil
    Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP
    Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP | Litigation: General Commercial
    2026 | Band 4 | 4 Years Ranked
    Mark Stancil is an experienced trial and appellate attorney who advises on complex commercial litigation, with particular strength acting for investment funds, trustees and investor groups.
  23. Meaghan VerGow
    4
    Meaghan VerGow
    O'Melveny & Myers LLP | Litigation: General Commercial
    2026 | Band 4 | 6 Years Ranked

    Meaghan VerGow sits as cochair of the firm's securities litigation and financial services practice, where she assists clients with commercial litigation and class actions at the trial and appellate levels.

  24. Rakesh Kilaru
    4
    Rakesh Kilaru
    Wilkinson Stekloff LLP
    Wilkinson Stekloff LLP | Litigation: General Commercial
    2026 | Band 4 | 3 Years Ranked

    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.

  25. Rebecca Mandel
    4
    Rebecca Mandel
    Hogan Lovells US LLP
    Hogan Lovells US LLP | Litigation: General Commercial
    2026 | Band 4 | 1 Years Ranked

    Rebecca Mandel is an experienced trial lawyer, who handles all aspects of litigation, from start to finish. She represents clients in federal and state courts throughout the country.

  26. Adam K Levin
    Hogan Lovells US LLP | Litigation: General Commercial
    2026 | Band 4
  27. Jonathan E Paikin
    WilmerHale | Litigation: General Commercial
    2026 | Band 4
  28. Kate Todd
    Torridon Law PLLC | Litigation: General Commercial
    2026 | Band 4
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Up and Coming

  1. Lina Dagnew
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    Lina Dagnew
    Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP
    Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP | Litigation: General Commercial
    2026 | Up and Coming | 1 Years Ranked

    Lina Dagnew has experience representing domestic and international clients in a wide array of commercial disputes.

  2. Michael Klebanov
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    Michael Klebanov
    Husch Blackwell LLP
    Husch Blackwell LLP | Litigation: General Commercial
    2026 | Up and Coming | 1 Years Ranked

    Michael Klebanov of Husch Blackwell represents clients in class actions, defending a range of challenges, including antitrust, breach of contract, warranty, product mislabeling, negligence and securities violation claims.

  3. Scott Lerner
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    Scott Lerner
    Dechert LLP
    Dechert LLP | Litigation: General Commercial
    2026 | Up and Coming | 1 Years Ranked

    Scott Lerner has a practice focused on commercial litigation, class actions and investigations, with particular expertise in sports-related disputes.