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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
    2025 | Star Individuals | 18 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 | Litigation: General Commercial
    2025 | Star Individuals | 8 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. Craig A Hoover
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    Craig A Hoover
    Hogan Lovells US LLP
    Hogan Lovells US LLP | Litigation: General Commercial
    2025 | Band 1 | 17 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.

  2. Craig S. Primis
    1
    Craig S. Primis
    Kirkland & Ellis LLP
    Kirkland & Ellis LLP | Litigation: General Commercial
    2025 | Band 1 | 12 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.
  3. Dane H Butswinkas
    1
    Dane H Butswinkas
    Williams & Connolly LLP
    Williams & Connolly LLP | Litigation: General Commercial
    2025 | Band 1 | 13 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.
  4. David W DeBruin
    1
    David W DeBruin
    Jenner & Block LLP
    Jenner & Block LLP | Litigation: General Commercial
    2025 | Band 1 | 10 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.
  5. David W Ogden
    1
    David W Ogden
    WilmerHale
    WilmerHale | Litigation: General Commercial
    2025 | Band 1 | 13 Years Ranked

    David Ogden, chair of WilmerHale's government and regulatory litigation group, regularly acts for major clients in industries ranging from finance to energy. He is adept at handling a variety of matters, including major employment and contractual disputes, as well as whistle-blower cases and government investigations.

  6. Enu A. Mainigi
    1
    Enu A. Mainigi
    Williams & Connolly LLP
    Williams & Connolly LLP | Litigation: General Commercial
    2025 | Band 1 | 11 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
    1
    Mark C Hansen
    Kellogg, Hansen, Todd, Figel & Frederick, PLLC
    Kellogg, Hansen, Todd, Figel & Frederick, PLLC | Litigation: General Commercial
    2025 | Band 1 | 11 Years Ranked

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

  8. William Isaacson
    1
    William Isaacson
    Dunn Isaacson Rhee LLP | Litigation: General Commercial
    2025 | Band 1 | 11 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
    2
    Abid R Qureshi
    Latham & Watkins LLP
    Latham & Watkins LLP | Litigation: General Commercial
    2025 | Band 2 | 7 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. Andrew Tulumello
    2
    Andrew Tulumello
    Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP
    Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP | Litigation: General Commercial
    2025 | Band 2 | 12 Years Ranked

    Andrew Tulumello, co-Chair 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.

  3. 2
    Derek Shaffer
    Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan, LLP
    Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan, LLP | Litigation: General Commercial
    2025 | Band 2 | 4 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.
  4. Mary Elizabeth Gately
    2
    Mary Elizabeth Gately
    DLA Piper LLP (US)
    DLA Piper LLP (US) | Litigation: General Commercial
    2025 | Band 2 | 12 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.

  5. Michael F Williams
    2
    Michael F Williams
    Kirkland & Ellis LLP
    Kirkland & Ellis LLP | Litigation: General Commercial
    2025 | Band 2 | 5 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.
  6. Tara Lee
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    Tara Lee
    White & Case LLP
    White & Case LLP | Litigation: General Commercial
    2025 | Band 2 | 16 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.
  7. Thomas J Perrelli
    2
    Thomas J Perrelli
    Jenner & Block LLP
    Jenner & Block LLP | Litigation: General Commercial
    2025 | Band 2 | 7 Years Ranked

    Thomas Perrelli currently serves as chair of Jenner & Block LLP. 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.

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Band 3

  1. Carl S Kravitz
    3
    Carl S Kravitz
    Zuckerman Spaeder LLP
    Zuckerman Spaeder LLP | Litigation: General Commercial
    2025 | Band 3 | 5 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.
  2. David C Frederick
    3
    David C Frederick
    Kellogg, Hansen, Todd, Figel & Frederick, PLLC
    Kellogg, Hansen, Todd, Figel & Frederick, PLLC | Litigation: General Commercial
    2025 | Band 3 | 17 Years Ranked
    David Frederick is recognized for acting in commercial and appellate litigation. He often represents consumers and clients in the agricultural sector, among others.
  3. E. Desmond Hogan
    3
    E. Desmond Hogan
    Hogan Lovells US LLP
    Hogan Lovells US LLP | Litigation: General Commercial
    2025 | Band 3 | 11 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.

  4. Gordon Todd
    3
    Gordon Todd
    Sidley Austin LLP
    Sidley Austin LLP | Litigation: General Commercial
    2025 | Band 3 | 4 Years Ranked
    Gordon Todd has a broad base of commercial litigation experience, which sees him act for both plaintiffs and defendants.
  5. Graeme W. Bush
    3
    Graeme W. Bush
    Zuckerman Spaeder LLP
    Zuckerman Spaeder LLP | Litigation: General Commercial
    2025 | Band 3 | 12 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.
  6. Hamish Hume
    3
    Hamish Hume
    Boies Schiller Flexner LLP
    Boies Schiller Flexner LLP | Litigation: General Commercial
    2025 | Band 3 | 2 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. He is currently a member of Boies Schiller Flexner's executive committee.

  7. Helgi C Walker
    3
    Helgi C Walker
    Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP
    Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP | Litigation: General Commercial
    2025 | Band 3 | 15 Years Ranked

    Helgi Walker cochairs the Global Litigation practice group and the administrative law and regulatory practice group at Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP. She has extensive experience in appellate law and regulatory disputes.

  8. Jennifer Saulino
    3
    Jennifer Saulino
    Sidley Austin LLP
    Sidley Austin LLP | Litigation: General Commercial
    2025 | Band 3 | 4 Years Ranked
    Jennifer Saulino has recognized expertise in product liability and contractual litigation. She has additional experience in securities and government investigations.
  9. Nicholas J Boyle
    3
    Nicholas J Boyle
    Latham & Watkins LLP
    Latham & Watkins LLP | Litigation: General Commercial
    2025 | Band 3 | 3 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.

  10. Stephen J. Obermeier
    3
    Stephen J. Obermeier
    Wiley
    Wiley | Litigation: General Commercial
    2025 | Band 3 | 4 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.
  11. Todd Stenerson
    3
    Todd Stenerson
    A&O Shearman
    A&O Shearman | Litigation: General Commercial
    2025 | Band 3 | 5 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
    4
    Anthony T. Pierce
    Akin
    Akin | Litigation: General Commercial
    2025 | Band 4 | 1 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. Benjamin J Razi
    4
    Benjamin J Razi
    Covington & Burling LLP
    Covington & Burling LLP | Litigation: General Commercial
    2025 | Band 4 | 3 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.

  3. Daniel T. Donovan
    4
    Daniel T. Donovan
    Kirkland & Ellis LLP
    Kirkland & Ellis LLP | Litigation: General Commercial
    2025 | Band 4 | 6 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.

  4. David Weiner
    4
    David Weiner
    Arnold & Porter
    Arnold & Porter | Litigation: General Commercial
    2025 | Band 4 | 5 Years Ranked

    David Weiner boasts a deep expertise working with companies across multiple practice areas like maritime insurance, aerospace and mass class actions. David is particularly well-regarded by the market for his strategic acumen and polished approach to practicing law.

  5. Derek Ho
    4
    Derek Ho
    Kellogg, Hansen, Todd, Figel & Frederick, PLLC
    Kellogg, Hansen, Todd, Figel & Frederick, PLLC | Litigation: General Commercial
    2025 | Band 4 | 1 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.

  6. Edward Bennett
    4
    Edward Bennett
    Williams & Connolly LLP
    Williams & Connolly LLP | Litigation: General Commercial
    2025 | Band 4 | 2 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.
  7. Elizabeth Bower
    4
    Elizabeth Bower
    Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP
    Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP | Litigation: General Commercial
    2025 | Band 4 | 1 Years Ranked

    Elizabeth Bower is co-chair of the firm's accounting litigation and enforcement practice group. She is well-known for representing accounting firms and auditors, insurance companies, insurance brokers, audit committees, and other financial institutions and corporations in complex commercial litigation and internal investigations.

  8. Elizabeth Papez
    4
    Elizabeth Papez
    Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP
    Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP | Litigation: General Commercial
    2025 | Band 4 | 2 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.

  9. Eric R. Delinsky
    4
    Eric R. Delinsky
    Zuckerman Spaeder LLP
    Zuckerman Spaeder LLP | Litigation: General Commercial
    2025 | Band 4 | 12 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.
  10. Gary Orseck
    4
    Gary Orseck
    Hogan Lovells US LLP
    Hogan Lovells US LLP | Litigation: General Commercial
    2025 | Band 4 | 2 Years Ranked

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

  11. Jessica E Phillips
    4
    Jessica E Phillips
    Dunn Isaacson Rhee LLP | Litigation: General Commercial
    2025 | Band 4 | 2 Years Ranked
    Jessica Phillips is recognized for her broad based commercial disputes practice, with expertise spanning intellectual property, employment and securities related litigation.
  12. Jonathan F. Cohn
    4
    Jonathan F. Cohn
    Lehotsky Keller Cohn LLP
    Lehotsky Keller Cohn LLP | Litigation: General Commercial
    2025 | Band 4 | 4 Years Ranked
    Jonathan Cohn of Lehotsky Keller Cohn LLP 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.
  13. 4
    Jonathan Massey
    Massey & Gail LLP | Litigation: General Commercial
    2025 | Band 4 | 2 Years Ranked

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

  14. Linda M Jackson
    4
    Linda M Jackson
    ArentFox Schiff LLP
    ArentFox Schiff LLP | Litigation: General Commercial
    2025 | Band 4 | 5 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.
  15. Lindsay Harrison
    4
    Lindsay Harrison
    Jenner & Block LLP
    Jenner & Block LLP | Litigation: General Commercial
    2025 | Band 4 | 6 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 LLP's DC office and cochairs the firm's real estate and hospitality practice.

  16. Mark T. Stancil
    4
    Mark T. Stancil
    Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP
    Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP | Litigation: General Commercial
    2025 | Band 4 | 3 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.
  17. Michael Gottlieb
    4
    Michael Gottlieb
    Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP
    Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP | Litigation: General Commercial
    2025 | Band 4 | 1 Years Ranked
  18. Robert K Kry
    4
    Robert K Kry
    MoloLamken LLP
    MoloLamken LLP | Litigation: General Commercial
    2025 | Band 4 | 3 Years Ranked
    Robert Kry of MoloLamken LLP has wide-ranging litigation experience across a variety of areas, including arbitral enforcement, securities litigation and intercompany disputes.
  19. Kate Todd
    Torridon Law PLLC | Litigation: General Commercial
    2025 | Band 4