Litigation: General Commercial: Highly Regarded | USA

Cooley boasts a well-regarded litigation practice that particularly excels in class actions. Its major areas of strength include antitrust, breach of contract, securities, fraud and false advertising claims. The firm regularly acts for clients from the media, education and pharmaceutical sectors.

DLA Piper has a diverse litigation practice with a range of strengths in product liability, securities, defamation and antitrust cases. Its clientele often includes entities in the healthcare, financial services and media sectors. The team is especially renowned for its capabilities in complex reputation management cases.

Mayer Brown has a reputable litigation practice and is a regular fixture in large consumer class action litigation. It offers substantive expertise in the technology and telecommunications sectors, including corporate disputes and issues of data security. The firm is also highly adept at handling major environmental cases. It is noted in particular for its expertise in appellate law and its strong Supreme Court capabilities.

Steptoe has a strong litigation team with notable capabilities in disputes within the energy and financial service sectors. The firm is often cited for its considerable strengths in cases relating to the FERC. It is also skilled in consumer, product liability and antitrust class actions.

Weil, Gotshal & Manges's global litigation practice provides clients with integrated and innovative legal advice in substantive areas, such as complex commercial litigation, environmental litigation, appellate advocacy and antitrust work. From its 15 offices located around the world, the team boasts cross-departmental capabilities in class action litigation, qui tam work, trade secrets and crisis management.

White & Case has a skilled team in DC. Its primary areas of expertise include litigation relating to RICO and the Anti-Terror Act, as well as class actions in the pharmaceutical sector. The firm is particularly experienced in representing foreign sovereigns and financial institutions before the US Supreme Court.

Willkie Farr & Gallagher has an acclaimed litigation practice with expertise in breach of contract, insurance claims, bankruptcy filings and government investigations. The firm is also experienced in representing underwriters in securities class actions as well as acting in defense of defamation claims. It is equally capable of acting at both the trial and appellate levels.

Winston Taylor is a major international firm with a strong litigation offering in DC. Its areas of expertise include MDLs and civil litigation, with significant experience in cases concerning the pharmaceutical and energy sectors. The firm has further capabilities in breach of contract cases, high profile copyright disputes and litigation resulting from FCPA investigations.

Dechert is a Washington, DC-based firm that boasts strength in representing both individuals and companies. The commercial litigation team is experienced in commercial agreement and fraud disputes. Other areas of expertise include false advertising, product liability, complex cross-border litigation, and M&A-related claims. Its offices are located throughout the United States and globally.

HSF Kramer is a highly regarded litigation boutique that garners excellent feedback for its work in civil and criminal litigation. It offers strength in diverse areas from antitrust and intellectual property disputes to securities litigation and False Claims Act cases. The firm also boasts an excellent appellate and Supreme Court practice.

Hunton Andrews Kurth's Washington, DC office houses a strong team with extensive experience in commercial litigation. The lawyers often act on contract and lease disputes, as well as in class actions and appeals on administrative procedures. The team also handles state and federal investigations.

Lehotsky Keller Cohn is a preeminent business-focused national litigation boutique. The firm represents dozens of Fortune 500 companies, privately held businesses and trade associations in high stakes disputes in federal and supreme courts.

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe has a prolific litigation practice that is particularly acclaimed for its strengths in FCA claims and class actions. It offers extensive experience in fraud and malpractice claims, as well as securities litigation, including lawsuits for both individuals and corporations. The firm is noted for its involvement in high profile concussion cases.

ArentFox Schiff is a strong firm with a deep bench that excels in a broad variety of litigation, including defamation cases and employment disputes. It regularly represents both individuals and corporations. The team is highly experienced in appearing before courts at the state and federal level, including the Supreme Court.

Dentons is a respected global firm. The Washington, DC office has broad experience in insurance, environment and consumer protection litigation. Other areas of strength include white-collar and False Claims Act disputes. The team is also recognized for offering regulatory advice.

Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver & Jacobson is a reputable firm with a highly skilled team in commercial litigation. It offers a formidable securities practice that demonstrates particularly extensive experience in shareholder class actions and derivative lawsuits. The firm is also capable of handling civil lawsuits and internal investigations.

Hollingsworth is a compact litigation boutique with a significant track record in toxic torts, personal injury claims and breach of contract disputes. The firm is especially well versed in class actions and frequently acts on environmental disputes. Its clients regularly stem from the pharmaceutical, engineering and transport sectors.

Venable is a nationwide litigation shop that leverages resources from its 14 offices to deliver bespoke legal services on behalf of clients across sectors ranging from financial services to agribusiness. The firm's DC-based commercial litigation practice group routinely litigates disputes in a wide range of subject matters, like antitrust litigation, electronic commerce disputes and real estate litigation.