Ranking tables
Litigation: General Commercial | USA
District of Columbia
Rankings overview for Lawyers
Star Individuals
Band 1
- Craig A Hoover Hogan Lovells US LLP17 Years Ranked
- Craig S. Primis Kirkland & Ellis LLP12 Years Ranked
- Dane H Butswinkas Williams & Connolly LLP13 Years Ranked
- David W DeBruin Jenner & Block LLP10 Years Ranked
- David W Ogden WilmerHale13 Years Ranked
- Enu A. Mainigi Williams & Connolly LLP11 Years Ranked
- Mark C Hansen Kellogg, Hansen, Todd, Figel & Frederick, PLLC11 Years Ranked
- William Isaacson Dunn Isaacson Rhee LLP11 Years Ranked
Band 2
- Abid R Qureshi Latham & Watkins LLP7 Years Ranked
- Andrew Tulumello Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP12 Years Ranked
- Derek Shaffer Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan, LLP4 Years Ranked
- Mary Elizabeth Gately DLA Piper LLP (US)12 Years Ranked
- Michael F Williams Kirkland & Ellis LLP5 Years Ranked
- Tara Lee White & Case LLP16 Years Ranked
- Thomas J Perrelli Jenner & Block LLP7 Years Ranked
Band 3
- Carl S Kravitz Zuckerman Spaeder LLP5 Years Ranked
- David C Frederick Kellogg, Hansen, Todd, Figel & Frederick, PLLC17 Years Ranked
- E. Desmond Hogan Hogan Lovells US LLP11 Years Ranked
- Gordon Todd Sidley Austin LLP4 Years Ranked
- Graeme W. Bush Zuckerman Spaeder LLP12 Years Ranked
- Hamish Hume Boies Schiller Flexner LLP2 Years Ranked
- Helgi C Walker Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP15 Years Ranked
- Jennifer Saulino Sidley Austin LLP4 Years Ranked
- Nicholas J Boyle Latham & Watkins LLP3 Years Ranked
- Stephen J. Obermeier Wiley4 Years Ranked
- Todd Stenerson A&O Shearman5 Years Ranked
Band 4
- Anthony T. Pierce Akin1 Years Ranked
- Benjamin J Razi Covington & Burling LLP3 Years Ranked
- Daniel T. Donovan Kirkland & Ellis LLP6 Years Ranked
- David Weiner Arnold & Porter5 Years Ranked
- Derek Ho Kellogg, Hansen, Todd, Figel & Frederick, PLLC1 Years Ranked
- Edward Bennett Williams & Connolly LLP2 Years Ranked
- Elizabeth Bower Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP1 Years Ranked
- Elizabeth Papez Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP2 Years Ranked
- Eric R. Delinsky Zuckerman Spaeder LLP12 Years Ranked
- Gary Orseck Hogan Lovells US LLP2 Years Ranked
- Jessica E Phillips Dunn Isaacson Rhee LLP2 Years Ranked
- Jonathan F. Cohn Lehotsky Keller Cohn LLP4 Years Ranked
- Jonathan Massey Massey & Gail LLP2 Years Ranked
- Linda M Jackson ArentFox Schiff LLP5 Years Ranked
- Lindsay Harrison Jenner & Block LLP6 Years Ranked
- Mark T. Stancil Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP3 Years Ranked
- Michael Gottlieb Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP1 Years Ranked
- Robert K Kry MoloLamken LLP3 Years Ranked
- Kate ToddTorridon Law PLLC
All Lawyers profiles
Star Individuals
- Beth A WilkinsonWilkinson Stekloff LLP | Litigation: General Commercial2025 | Star Individuals | 18 Years RankedBeth 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.
- Karen L DunnDunn Isaacson Rhee LLP | Litigation: General Commercial2025 | Star Individuals | 8 Years RankedKaren 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.
Band 1
1 Craig A HooverHogan Lovells US LLP | Litigation: General Commercial2025 | Band 1 | 17 Years RankedCraig 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.
1 Craig S. PrimisKirkland & Ellis LLP | Litigation: General Commercial2025 | Band 1 | 12 Years RankedCraig 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.1 Dane H ButswinkasWilliams & Connolly LLP | Litigation: General Commercial2025 | Band 1 | 13 Years RankedDane 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.1 David W DeBruinJenner & Block LLP | Litigation: General Commercial2025 | Band 1 | 10 Years RankedDavid 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.1 David W OgdenWilmerHale | Litigation: General Commercial2025 | Band 1 | 13 Years RankedDavid 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.
1 Enu A. MainigiWilliams & Connolly LLP | Litigation: General Commercial2025 | Band 1 | 11 Years RankedEnu 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.1 Mark C HansenKellogg, Hansen, Todd, Figel & Frederick, PLLC | Litigation: General Commercial2025 | Band 1 | 11 Years RankedMark Hansen has built a formidable practice representing clients in antitrust cases, breach of contract claims and IP disputes.
1 William IsaacsonDunn Isaacson Rhee LLP | Litigation: General Commercial2025 | Band 1 | 11 Years RankedWilliam 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.
Band 2
2 Abid R QureshiLatham & Watkins LLP | Litigation: General Commercial2025 | Band 2 | 7 Years RankedAbid 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 TulumelloWeil, Gotshal & Manges LLP | Litigation: General Commercial2025 | Band 2 | 12 Years RankedAndrew 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.
2 Derek ShafferQuinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan, LLP | Litigation: General Commercial2025 | Band 2 | 4 Years RankedDerek Shaffer regularly acts for clients in sensitive First Amendment litigation. He cochairs Quinn Emanuel's government and regulatory litigation and national appellate litigation practices.2 Mary Elizabeth GatelyDLA Piper LLP (US) | Litigation: General Commercial2025 | Band 2 | 12 Years RankedMary 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.
2 Michael F WilliamsKirkland & Ellis LLP | Litigation: General Commercial2025 | Band 2 | 5 Years RankedMichael 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.2 Tara LeeWhite & Case LLP | Litigation: General Commercial2025 | Band 2 | 16 Years RankedTara 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.2 Thomas J PerrelliJenner & Block LLP | Litigation: General Commercial2025 | Band 2 | 7 Years RankedThomas 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.
Band 3
3 Carl S KravitzZuckerman Spaeder LLP | Litigation: General Commercial2025 | Band 3 | 5 Years RankedCarl 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 David C FrederickKellogg, Hansen, Todd, Figel & Frederick, PLLC | Litigation: General Commercial2025 | Band 3 | 17 Years RankedDavid 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 HoganHogan Lovells US LLP | Litigation: General Commercial2025 | Band 3 | 11 Years RankedDesmond 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.
3 Gordon ToddSidley Austin LLP | Litigation: General Commercial2025 | Band 3 | 4 Years RankedGordon Todd has a broad base of commercial litigation experience, which sees him act for both plaintiffs and defendants.3 Graeme W. BushZuckerman Spaeder LLP | Litigation: General Commercial2025 | Band 3 | 12 Years RankedGraeme 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.3 Hamish HumeBoies Schiller Flexner LLP | Litigation: General Commercial2025 | Band 3 | 2 Years RankedHamish 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.
3 Helgi C WalkerGibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP | Litigation: General Commercial2025 | Band 3 | 15 Years RankedHelgi 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.
3 Jennifer SaulinoSidley Austin LLP | Litigation: General Commercial2025 | Band 3 | 4 Years RankedJennifer Saulino has recognized expertise in product liability and contractual litigation. She has additional experience in securities and government investigations.3 Nicholas J BoyleLatham & Watkins LLP | Litigation: General Commercial2025 | Band 3 | 3 Years RankedNicholas 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.
3 Stephen J. ObermeierWiley | Litigation: General Commercial2025 | Band 3 | 4 Years RankedStephen Obermeier routinely acts in commercial disputes before federal and state courts. His expertise extends to RICO litigation as well as internal investigations.3 Todd StenersonA&O Shearman | Litigation: General Commercial2025 | Band 3 | 5 Years RankedTodd 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.
Band 4
4 Anthony T. PierceAkin | Litigation: General Commercial2025 | Band 4 | 1 Years RankedAnthony Pierce of Akin is a well-regarded litigator and trial lawyer. He is noted for his work in the consumer protection space.
4 Benjamin J RaziCovington & Burling LLP | Litigation: General Commercial2025 | Band 4 | 3 Years RankedBenjamin 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 Daniel T. DonovanKirkland & Ellis LLP | Litigation: General Commercial2025 | Band 4 | 6 Years RankedDaniel 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 WeinerArnold & Porter | Litigation: General Commercial2025 | Band 4 | 5 Years RankedDavid 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.
4 Derek HoKellogg, Hansen, Todd, Figel & Frederick, PLLC | Litigation: General Commercial2025 | Band 4 | 1 Years RankedDerek 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 Edward BennettWilliams & Connolly LLP | Litigation: General Commercial2025 | Band 4 | 2 Years RankedEdward 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.4 Elizabeth BowerWillkie Farr & Gallagher LLP | Litigation: General Commercial2025 | Band 4 | 1 Years RankedElizabeth 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.
4 Elizabeth PapezGibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP | Litigation: General Commercial2025 | Band 4 | 2 Years RankedElizabeth 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.
4 Eric R. DelinskyZuckerman Spaeder LLP | Litigation: General Commercial2025 | Band 4 | 12 Years RankedEric Delinsky is experienced in business and securities litigation as well as healthcare-related disputes. He also has expertise in white-collar defense.4 Gary OrseckHogan Lovells US LLP | Litigation: General Commercial2025 | Band 4 | 2 Years RankedGary Orseck is a well-regarded commercial litigator who regularly tries cases for large companies in the healthcare, pharmaceutical and financial sectors.
4 Jessica E PhillipsDunn Isaacson Rhee LLP | Litigation: General Commercial2025 | Band 4 | 2 Years RankedJessica Phillips is recognized for her broad based commercial disputes practice, with expertise spanning intellectual property, employment and securities related litigation.4 Jonathan F. CohnLehotsky Keller Cohn LLP | Litigation: General Commercial2025 | Band 4 | 4 Years RankedJonathan 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.4 Jonathan MasseyMassey & Gail LLP | Litigation: General Commercial2025 | Band 4 | 2 Years RankedJonathan Massey possesses a broad-based commercial disputes practice which encompasses antitrust, bankruptcy and financial services.
4 Linda M JacksonArentFox Schiff LLP | Litigation: General Commercial2025 | Band 4 | 5 Years RankedLinda Jackson is well regarded for her extensive capabilities in employment litigation. She also handles disputes relating to trade secrets claims and competition law.4 Lindsay HarrisonJenner & Block LLP | Litigation: General Commercial2025 | Band 4 | 6 Years RankedLindsay 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.
4 Mark T. StancilWillkie Farr & Gallagher LLP | Litigation: General Commercial2025 | Band 4 | 3 Years RankedMark 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.4 Michael GottliebWillkie Farr & Gallagher LLP | Litigation: General Commercial2025 | Band 4 | 1 Years Ranked4 Robert K KryMoloLamken LLP | Litigation: General Commercial2025 | Band 4 | 3 Years RankedRobert Kry of MoloLamken LLP has wide-ranging litigation experience across a variety of areas, including arbitral enforcement, securities litigation and intercompany disputes.