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Litigation: General Commercial: Highly Regarded | USA

California

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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Band 1

  1. Arnold & Porter
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    Arnold & Porter
    Litigation: General Commercial: Highly Regarded
    2026 | Band 1 | 2 Years Ranked

    Arnold & Porter offers a varied litigation practice, with experience in acting for major multi-national clients in antitrust, consumer class actions and environmental litigation. The law firm calls upon a large global network of offices to be able to handle cross-border litigation disputes. The team have deep expertise working with clients in the energy, pharmaceutical, healthcare and technology industries.

  2. DLA Piper LLP (US)
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    DLA Piper LLP (US)
    Litigation: General Commercial: Highly Regarded
    2026 | Band 1 | 6 Years Ranked
    DLA Piper excels in handling complex commercial litigation for public and private sector clients across the country, proficient in an array of life sciences, technology and consumer products disputes. The firm calls upon an extensive roster of litigators across the state and country to assist with bet-the-company litigation and cross-border work.
  3. Keller Anderle Scolnick LLP
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    Keller Anderle Scolnick LLP
    Litigation: General Commercial: Highly Regarded
    2026 | Band 1 | 5 Years Ranked

    Keller Anderle Scolnick is a distinguished litigation boutique which offers significant trial expertise to corporate and individual clients facing a broad array of commercial disputes. It excels in areas including intellectual property, labor and employment, financial services litigation, professional negligence and whistle-blower matters.

  4. Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP
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    Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP
    Litigation: General Commercial: Highly Regarded
    2026 | Band 1 | 6 Years Ranked
    Morgan, Lewis & Bockius has a notable litigation group with strength in securities matters and general litigation, regularly called upon for its proficient handling of class action cases. The firm's expertise covers disputes concerning intellectual property and antitrust as well as SEC proceedings. It counts a sizable number of leading US and international companies among its clients. The team is active in sectors including healthcare and medical devices, technology, financial services and retail.
  5. Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
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    Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
    Litigation: General Commercial: Highly Regarded
    2026 | Band 1 | 6 Years Ranked

    Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP is proficient in litigation and arbitration proceedings, with strong capabilities in professional liability matters, intellectual property issues and defending class actions. The firm represents clients in a wide range of industries, including media and entertainment.

  6. Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP
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    Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP
    Litigation: General Commercial: Highly Regarded
    2026 | Band 1 | 4 Years Ranked
    Weil, Gotshal & Manges provides a wide array of litigation expertise to an impressive client base spanning the technology, financial services and consumer industries, among others. The firm is experienced in handling large-scale consumer class actions, complex business disputes and theft of trade secret claims.
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Band 2

  1. Baker McKenzie
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    Baker McKenzie
    Litigation: General Commercial: Highly Regarded
    2026 | Band 2 | 4 Years Ranked
    Baker McKenzie possesses considerable commercial litigation strength, acting on behalf of clients across the technology, healthcare and financial services sectors, among others. The firm has notable experience handling product liability and consumer class actions, in which it excels in defending food and beverage manufacturers.
  2. Crowell & Moring LLP
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    Crowell & Moring LLP
    Litigation: General Commercial: Highly Regarded
    2026 | Band 2 | 6 Years Ranked
    Crowell & Moring offers a strong track record in litigation matters, with clients benefiting from deep expertise in contractual disputes and defending major class actions. It frequently acts for a range of individuals, public entities and corporate clients, with notable strengths representing educational institutions. The firm demonstrates additional expertise in domestic and international arbitrations.
  3. Davis Wright Tremaine LLP
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    Davis Wright Tremaine LLP
    Litigation: General Commercial: Highly Regarded
    2026 | Band 2 | 4 Years Ranked
    Davis Wright Tremaine possesses considerable strength acting for household names in the technology sector alongside notable financial services and media and entertainment sector expertise. The firm is particularly highlighted for its experience handling consumer class actions, as well as intellectual property litigation.
  4. Dechert LLP
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    Dechert LLP
    Litigation: General Commercial: Highly Regarded
    2026 | Band 2 | 6 Years Ranked

    Dechert LLP has a comprehensive commercial litigation offering, benefiting from a deep pool of experienced attorneys with considerable substantive knowledge. The firm is particularly adept in contract disputes and product liability matters, alongside wider skills in areas such as class action defense and unfair competition claims.

  5. Glaser Weil Fink Howard Jordan & Shapiro, LLP
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    Glaser Weil Fink Howard Jordan & Shapiro, LLP
    Litigation: General Commercial: Highly Regarded
    2026 | Band 2 | 3 Years Ranked

    Glaser, Weil, Fink, Howard, Jordan & Shapiro LLP is an accomplished Los Angeles-based litigation practice which possesses a breadth of commercial disputes capabilities. Alongside its considerable media and entertainment sector expertise, the firm is frequently sought after to handle a wide range of business disputes and class actions arising from a number of areas, including financial services.

  6. Greenberg Traurig, LLP
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    Greenberg Traurig, LLP
    Litigation: General Commercial: Highly Regarded
    2026 | Band 2 | 3 Years Ranked

    Greenberg Traurig, LLP has a growing commercial litigation presence in California. The firm is capable of handling antitrust and false advertising litigation for a myriad of major technology and consumer product companies. The team also has expertise in representing financial institutions in a range of commercial disputes.

  7. Mayer Brown LLP
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    Mayer Brown LLP
    Litigation: General Commercial: Highly Regarded
    2026 | Band 2 | 3 Years Ranked

    Mayer Brown regularly acts in multidistrict litigation and a variety of employment and IP disputes. The firm has been retained by high-profile technology, higher education and insurance clients.

  8. McDermott Will & Schulte
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    McDermott Will & Schulte
    Litigation: General Commercial: Highly Regarded
    2026 | Band 2 | 6 Years Ranked

    McDermott Will & Schulte has a distinguished commercial litigation group with a strong roster of trial experts, demonstrating broad strengths in complex and high-value disputes. The firm's signature specialization in healthcare law is complemented by notable capabilities in areas including intellectual property and professional liability.

  9. McKool Smith
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    McKool Smith
    Litigation: General Commercial: Highly Regarded
    2026 | Band 2 | 6 Years Ranked

    McKool Smith has a strong litigation practice based around a robust core of seasoned trial lawyers. It demonstrates broad strengths in disputes concerning intellectual property rights, professional liability issues and wider contractual disputes. The firm acts for a range of high profile individuals, public sector entities and major corporations.

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Band 3

  1. Bienert Katzman Littrell Williams LLP
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    Bienert Katzman Littrell Williams LLP
    Litigation: General Commercial: Highly Regarded
    2026 | Band 3 | 2 Years Ranked

    Bienert Katzman Littrell Williams LLP has built a reputation on representing both small and large companies, individuals and professionals in a range of commercial disputes. The firm has expertise in class actions, professional liability and derivative actions. The team is regularly engaged by clients in the entertainment, e-commerce and biotech industries, among others.

  2. BraunHagey & Borden LLP
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    BraunHagey & Borden LLP
    Litigation: General Commercial: Highly Regarded
    2026 | Band 3 | 4 Years Ranked
    BraunHagey & Borden is a San Francisco-based boutique highlighted for its considerable strength in commercial litigation, with experience handling trade secret theft claims, consumer class actions and contractual disputes. The firm draws from a bench of experienced trial lawyers to represent clients spanning from tech startups to publicly traded companies.
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    DTO Law
    Litigation: General Commercial: Highly Regarded
    2026 | Band 3 | 4 Years Ranked
    DTO Law is a notable litigation boutique with offices in Los Angeles and Silicon Valley. The firm is particularly experienced in defending Fortune 500 companies in consumer class actions, as well as handling intellectual property-related litigation.
  4. Ellis George LLP
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    Ellis George LLP
    Litigation: General Commercial: Highly Regarded
    2026 | Band 3 | 2 Years Ranked

    Ellis George LLP is a boutique litigation firm with experience defending and prosecuting claims for clients. The firm has deep trial experience in commercial disputes. The team has expertise in representing both corporations and individuals in litigation matters.

  5. Reed Smith LLP
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    Reed Smith LLP
    Litigation: General Commercial: Highly Regarded
    2026 | Band 3 | 6 Years Ranked
    Reed Smith is known for its deep strengths in major contractual disputes and class actions, with significant experience defending clients in areas such as advertising, IP, insurance and consumer protection. The firm provides a holistic offering, supported by complementary practices such as healthcare, arbitration and an established appellate group with a strong track record in state and federal courts.
  6. 3
    Shook, Hardy & Bacon LLP
    Litigation: General Commercial: Highly Regarded
    2026 | Band 3 | 2 Years Ranked

    Shook, Hardy & Bacon LLP has expertise in dealing with complex litigation matters for their clients. The firm has a strong track record in class action, product liability and contractual disputes. The team is often engaged by large corporations in the automotive, technology and pharmaceutical industries.

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Band 4

  1. 4
    Adams, Duerk & Kamenstein
    Litigation: General Commercial: Highly Regarded
    2026 | Band 4 | 1 Years Ranked

    Adams, Duerk & Kamenstein has a burgeoning reputation for its expertise in complex commercial litigation, with strength in areas involving product liability, antitrust and contract and partnership disputes. The firm is sought by an array of clients including Fortune 500 companies, startups and universities.

  2. BakerHostetler LLP
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    BakerHostetler LLP
    Litigation: General Commercial: Highly Regarded
    2026 | Band 4 | 1 Years Ranked

    BakerHostetler LLP possesses deep expertise in a wide range of commercial matters including consumer protection and product liability. The firm is held in high regard by clients in the media and entertainment, technology and energy sectors, among others.

  3. Ballard Spahr LLP
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    Ballard Spahr LLP
    Litigation: General Commercial: Highly Regarded
    2026 | Band 4 | 1 Years Ranked

    Ballard Spahr has an established litigation practice which can draw on its nationwide expertise to handle complex commercial disputes and consumer class actions. The firm is held in high repute for its work representing notable clients from across the retail sector.

  4. 4
    Bergeson LLP
    Litigation: General Commercial: Highly Regarded
    2026 | Band 4 | 1 Years Ranked

    Bergeson LLP has a prominent practice providing expert representation to individuals and companies in a range of litigation matters. The firm is recognized for its expertise in business litigation and intellectual property matters.

  5. Frost LLP
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    Frost LLP
    Litigation: General Commercial: Highly Regarded
    2026 | Band 4 | 1 Years Ranked

    Frost LLP possesses a broad base of expertise in commercial disputes, spanning breach of contract and rights-related litigation, as well as intellectual property suits. The firm is noted for its representation of clients across the media and entertainment and technology industries, among others.

  6. Waymaker LLP
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    Waymaker LLP
    Litigation: General Commercial: Highly Regarded
    2026 | Band 4 | 4 Years Ranked

    Waymaker is a Los Angeles-based trial and appellate boutique with experience representing both plaintiffs and defendants in high-stakes litigation. Its areas of expertise include antitrust, securities and intellectual property.

  7. Willenken LLP
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    Willenken LLP
    Litigation: General Commercial: Highly Regarded
    2026 | Band 4 | 1 Years Ranked

    Willenken LLP is a boutique litigation firm recognized for its ability to handle complex commercial litigation. The firm is retained by clients for its capabilities in a range of practice areas, including intellectual property, product liability and business disputes.

  8. Bartko Pavia LLP
    Litigation: General Commercial: Highly Regarded
    2026 | Band 4
  9. Everett Dorey LLP
    Litigation: General Commercial: Highly Regarded
    2026 | Band 4
  10. Halpern May Ybarra Gelberg
    Litigation: General Commercial: Highly Regarded
    2026 | Band 4