Ranking tables

Litigation: General Commercial | USA

New York

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.

Rankings overview for Lawyers

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  1. Alexander Pencu
    Alexander Pencu Meister Seelig & Schuster PLLC4 Years Ranked
  2. Andrew Frackman
    Andrew Frackman O'Melveny & Myers LLP20 Years Ranked
  3. Andrew Rhys Davies
    Andrew Rhys Davies WilmerHale6 Years Ranked
  4. Atara Miller
    Atara Miller Milbank LLP5 Years Ranked
  5. Blair Kaminsky
    Blair Kaminsky Holwell Shuster & Goldberg LLP5 Years Ranked
  6. Brian Herman
    Brian Herman Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP5 Years Ranked
  7. Christopher E Duffy
    Christopher E Duffy King & Spalding LLP5 Years Ranked
  8. Duane Loft
    Duane Loft Pallas Partners (US) LLP4 Years Ranked
  9. E Danya Perry
    E Danya Perry Perry Law4 Years Ranked
  10. Edward Friedman
    Edward Friedman Friedman Kaplan Seiler Adelman & Robbins LLP11 Years Ranked
  11. Elyse Echtman
    Elyse Echtman Steptoe LLP6 Years Ranked
  12. Gary Mennitt
    Gary Mennitt Dechert LLP7 Years Ranked
  13. Glenn Kurtz
    Glenn Kurtz White & Case LLP15 Years Ranked
  14. Hannah Chanoine
    Hannah Chanoine O'Melveny & Myers LLP3 Years Ranked
  15. Ian Shapiro
    Ian Shapiro Cooley LLP5 Years Ranked
  16. Jennifer Selendy
    Jennifer Selendy Selendy Gay PLLC3 Years Ranked
  17. John Calandra
    John Calandra McDermott Will & Schulte4 Years Ranked
  18. Joseph Serino, Jr
    Joseph Serino, Jr Latham & Watkins LLP14 Years Ranked
  19. Joshua Greenblatt
    Joshua Greenblatt Kirkland & Ellis LLP5 Years Ranked
  20. Lauren Tabaksblat
    Lauren Tabaksblat Brithem LLP4 Years Ranked
  21. Lisa H Bebchick
    Lisa H Bebchick Ropes & Gray LLP7 Years Ranked
  22. Lori Marks-Esterman
    Lori Marks-Esterman Olshan Frome Wolosky LLP6 Years Ranked
  23. Michael Bowe
    Michael Bowe Brithem LLP4 Years Ranked
  24. Michael C Rakower
    Michael C Rakower Rakower Law PLLC9 Years Ranked
  25. Michael de Leeuw
    Michael de Leeuw Cozen O'Connor5 Years Ranked
  26. Michael Miller
    Michael Miller Steptoe LLP16 Years Ranked
  27. Michael Swartz
    Michael Swartz Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan, LLP6 Years Ranked
  28. Stephen Shackelford
    Stephen Shackelford Susman Godfrey LLP3 Years Ranked
  29. Steven N Feldman
    Steven N Feldman Latham & Watkins LLP2 Years Ranked
  30. Timothy Harkness
    Timothy Harkness Freshfields US LLP5 Years Ranked
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  1. Alexander Simkin
    Alexander Simkin Ropes & Gray LLP1 Years Ranked
  2. Andrew Kratenstein
    Andrew Kratenstein McDermott Will & Schulte1 Years Ranked
  3. Ariel Cannon
    Ariel Cannon Dewey Pegno & Kramarsky LLP1 Years Ranked
  4. Benjamin Kaminetzky
    Benjamin Kaminetzky Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP4 Years Ranked
  5. Brian S Weinstein
    Brian S Weinstein Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP6 Years Ranked
  6. Damien Marshall
    Damien Marshall King & Spalding LLP2 Years Ranked
  7. Daniel P Goldberg
    Daniel P Goldberg Holwell Shuster & Goldberg LLP4 Years Ranked
  8. Daniel Tabak
    Daniel Tabak Cohen & Gresser LLP1 Years Ranked
  9. Gabrielle Tenzer
    Gabrielle Tenzer Hecker Fink LLP5 Years Ranked
  10. James D Herschlein
    James D Herschlein Arnold & Porter7 Years Ranked
  11. Jason Rubinstein
    Jason Rubinstein Friedman Kaplan Seiler Adelman & Robbins LLP4 Years Ranked
  12. Jed Bergman
    Jed Bergman Glenn Agre Bergman & Fuentes LLP1 Years Ranked
  13. Jeremy M. Creelan Jenner & Block LLP1 Years Ranked
  14. Jessica Lynn Falk
    Jessica Lynn Falk Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP1 Years Ranked
  15. John Quinn
    John Quinn Hecker Fink LLP1 Years Ranked
  16. Justin Ellis
    Justin Ellis MoloLamken LLP6 Years Ranked
  17. Karen King Morvillo Abramowitz Grand Iason & Anello P.C.1 Years Ranked
  18. Kevin Schwartz
    Kevin Schwartz Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz4 Years Ranked
  19. Lara Samet Buchwald
    Lara Samet Buchwald Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP2 Years Ranked
  20. Lee Wolosky
    Lee Wolosky Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP2 Years Ranked
  21. Leigh M Nathanson
    Leigh M Nathanson King & Spalding LLP2 Years Ranked
  22. Luna Barrington
    Luna Barrington Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP3 Years Ranked
  23. Marc Ayala Boies Schiller Flexner LLP1 Years Ranked
  24. Marc Gottridge
    Marc Gottridge HSF Kramer8 Years Ranked
  25. Matthew Ingber
    Matthew Ingber Mayer Brown LLP5 Years Ranked
  26. Melissa Colón-Bosolet
    Melissa Colón-Bosolet Sidley Austin LLP3 Years Ranked
  27. Meredith Slawe
    Meredith Slawe Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & Affiliates1 Years Ranked
  28. Michael W McTigue Jr
    Michael W McTigue Jr Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & Affiliates1 Years Ranked
  29. Omid Nasab
    Omid Nasab Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP1 Years Ranked
  30. Shari Brandt
    Shari Brandt Perkins Coie LLP9 Years Ranked
  31. Timothy G Cameron
    Timothy G Cameron Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP3 Years Ranked
  32. Vanessa Lavely
    Vanessa Lavely Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP3 Years Ranked
  33. Vincent Levy
    Vincent Levy Holwell Shuster & Goldberg LLP1 Years Ranked

All Lawyers profiles

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Senior Statespeople

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    Alan Levine
    Cooley LLP
    Cooley LLP | Litigation: General Commercial
    2026 | Senior Statespeople | 23 Years Ranked
    Alan Levine is recognized for his prowess in the courtroom, which has seen him handle numerous high-profile civil and criminal trials over his career.
  2. Martin Flumenbaum
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    Martin Flumenbaum
    Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP
    Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP | Litigation: General Commercial
    2026 | Senior Statespeople | 21 Years Ranked
    Martin Flumenbaum is commended for his distinguished career representing top clients in M&A litigation, commercial disputes and antitrust mandates.

Star Individuals

  1. Bill Carmody
    Bill Carmody
    Susman Godfrey LLP
    Susman Godfrey LLP | Litigation: General Commercial
    2026 | Star Individuals | 13 Years Ranked

    Bill Carmody receives excellent reviews for his courtroom work, and frequently acts in high-stakes trials, representing defendants, single plaintiffs and class plaintiffs in their most complex and sophisticated disputes.

  2. Brad S Karp
    Brad S Karp
    Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP
    Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP | Litigation: General Commercial
    2026 | Star Individuals | 23 Years Ranked
    Brad Karp is a highly esteemed litigator whose practice covers the breadth of commercial, securities and regulatory disputes. He is a first port of call for market-leading clients from the financial sector, as well as major corporations.
  3. Lynn K Neuner
    Lynn K Neuner
    Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP
    Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP | Litigation: General Commercial
    2026 | Star Individuals | 9 Years Ranked

    Lynn Neuner maintains a versatile and sophisticated practice, which sees her act for corporate and financial clients in shareholder disputes and securities matters, as well as insurance litigation and complex commercial disputes.

  4. Roberta Kaplan
    Roberta Kaplan
    Kaplan Martin LLP
    Kaplan Martin LLP | Litigation: General Commercial
    2026 | Star Individuals | 7 Years Ranked

    Roberta Kaplan has a strong track record in landmark constitutional and human rights cases. She also has an impressive commercial practice, acting on corporate governance, data privacy and financial product litigation.

  5. Theodore V Wells Jr
    Theodore V Wells Jr
    Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP
    Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP | Litigation: General Commercial
    2026 | Star Individuals | 23 Years Ranked
    Theodore Wells enjoys an enviable reputation as one of the foremost litigators of his generation, and maintains a leading practice representing clients in a host of major commercial and criminal matters.
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Band 1

  1. Barry G Sher
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    Barry G Sher
    Paul Hastings LLP
    Paul Hastings LLP | Litigation: General Commercial
    2026 | Band 1 | 19 Years Ranked

    Barry Sher represents clients facing a range of commercial disputes. His experience spans antitrust cases, as well as shareholder disputes.

  2. David Boies
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    David Boies
    Boies Schiller Flexner LLP
    Boies Schiller Flexner LLP | Litigation: General Commercial
    2026 | Band 1 | 24 Years Ranked

    David Boies is recognized for his stellar career acting on both sides of precedent-setting cases in antitrust, financial products and corporate litigation.

  3. David Lender
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    David Lender
    Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP
    Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP | Litigation: General Commercial
    2026 | Band 1 | 17 Years Ranked
    David Lender has extensive experience litigating a wide variety of commercial disputes, regularly taking on bet-the-company cases for major corporate clients. His expertise spans the gamut of civil litigation, with recent work in IP, antitrust and contractual disputes.
  4. Eric Seiler
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    Eric Seiler
    Friedman Kaplan Seiler Adelman & Robbins LLP
    Friedman Kaplan Seiler Adelman & Robbins LLP | Litigation: General Commercial
    2026 | Band 1 | 17 Years Ranked

    Eric Seiler demonstrates impressive strength representing clients in a broad spectrum of high-value civil disputes, offering particular strength in matters involving financial clients, such as hedge funds and banks.

  5. Gayle Klein
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    Gayle Klein
    Freshfields US LLP
    Freshfields US LLP | Litigation: General Commercial
    2026 | Band 1 | 11 Years Ranked

    Gayle Klein is a leading commercial litigator recognized for her expertise spanning a range of complex disputes, demonstrating particular strength in bankruptcy cases, contract litigation and class actions.

  6. Hallie Levin
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    Hallie Levin
    WilmerHale
    WilmerHale | Litigation: General Commercial
    2026 | Band 1 | 5 Years Ranked

    Hallie Levin is cochair of WilmerHale's global trial practice. She is an experienced commercial litigator with a strong track record in trials before state and federal courts. Her expertise spans business torts, antitrust and trade secrets-related cases.

  7. Jacob W. Buchdahl
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    Jacob W. Buchdahl
    Susman Godfrey LLP
    Susman Godfrey LLP | Litigation: General Commercial
    2026 | Band 1 | 13 Years Ranked

    Jacob Buchdahl maintains a broad and renowned commercial disputes practice which encompasses IP litigation, class actions and shareholder activism. He is noted in particular for his trial expertise.

  8. Jamie A. Levitt
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    Jamie A. Levitt
    Morrison Foerster
    Morrison Foerster | Litigation: General Commercial
    2026 | Band 1 | 8 Years Ranked
    Jamie Levitt has a broad civil disputes practice that includes representing clients in traditional securities class actions and post-merger litigation, as well as shareholder disputes arising out of bankruptcy proceedings.
  9. Jonathan Moses
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    Jonathan Moses
    Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz
    Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz | Litigation: General Commercial
    2026 | Band 1 | 7 Years Ranked
    Jonathan Moses has an impressively diverse litigation practice that includes M&A and securities litigation, as well as antitrust and breach of contract cases.
  10. Mark P Goodman
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    Mark P Goodman
    Debevoise & Plimpton LLP
    Debevoise & Plimpton LLP | Litigation: General Commercial
    2026 | Band 1 | 18 Years Ranked
    Mark Goodman represents clients in various high-stakes commercial disputes, including contract and merger challenges, bankruptcy disputes and securities litigation.
  11. Maura Monaghan
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    Maura Monaghan
    Debevoise & Plimpton LLP
    Debevoise & Plimpton LLP | Litigation: General Commercial
    2026 | Band 1 | 14 Years Ranked
    Maura Monaghan handles a broad range of commercial cases and has standout expertise in the field of healthcare litigation and disputes involving pharmaceuticals.
  12. Michael Carlinsky
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    Michael Carlinsky
    Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan, LLP
    Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan, LLP | Litigation: General Commercial
    2026 | Band 1 | 20 Years Ranked
    Michael Carlinsky offers impressive trial capabilities and acts for a global client base in matters ranging from business torts to IP.
  13. Michael S Shuster
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    Michael S Shuster
    Holwell Shuster & Goldberg LLP
    Holwell Shuster & Goldberg LLP | Litigation: General Commercial
    2026 | Band 1 | 22 Years Ranked
    Michael Shuster handles disputes on both the plaintiff and defense sides, and impresses with his expert handling of commercial disputes as well as securities litigation such as RMBS-related claims against financial institutions.
  14. Orin Snyder
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    Orin Snyder
    Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP
    Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP | Litigation: General Commercial
    2026 | Band 1 | 21 Years Ranked
    Orin Snyder specializes in high-stakes commercial disputes and frequently appears in trials. He acts for leading corporations and individuals in the media, technology and life sciences spaces facing significant class action suits and contract disputes, among other matters.
  15. Randy Mastro
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    Randy Mastro
    Dechert LLP
    Dechert LLP | Litigation: General Commercial
    2026 | Band 1 | 23 Years Ranked

    Randy Mastro regularly acts for clients in major disputes across a broad spectrum of commercial matters, drawing praise as a leading civil trial lawyer. He serves as global cochair of Dechert's securities and complex litigation practice.

  16. Robert J Giuffra Jr
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    Robert J Giuffra Jr
    Sullivan & Cromwell LLP
    Sullivan & Cromwell LLP | Litigation: General Commercial
    2026 | Band 1 | 23 Years Ranked
    Robert Giuffra demonstrates enormous capability across the entire spectrum of civil litigation, and is a fine choice of counsel for both major financial institutions and corporate issuers facing securities actions and commercial disputes.
  17. Scott Edelman
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    Scott Edelman
    Milbank LLP
    Milbank LLP | Litigation: General Commercial
    2026 | Band 1 | 23 Years Ranked
    Scott Edelman comes highly recommended for his impressive practice, which covers high-stakes commercial disputes and securities class and derivative actions, as well as criminal mandates.
  18. Shawn Rabin
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    Shawn Rabin
    Susman Godfrey LLP
    Susman Godfrey LLP | Litigation: General Commercial
    2026 | Band 1 | 7 Years Ranked

    Shawn Rabin garners excellent reviews for his work at trial. His impressive experience includes major class actions and contract disputes, as well as antitrust litigation.

  19. Steven F Molo
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    Steven F Molo
    MoloLamken LLP
    MoloLamken LLP | Litigation: General Commercial
    2026 | Band 1 | 17 Years Ranked

    Steven Molo achieves excellent results for company and individual clients across a broad range of disputes. He excels on the plaintiffs' side of securities cases, as well as in defense of corporate clients in complex commercial matters.

  20. Gregory P Joseph
    Joseph Hage Aaronson LLC | Litigation: General Commercial
    2026 | Band 1
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Band 2

  1. Andrew G. Gordon
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    Andrew G. Gordon
    Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP
    Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP | Litigation: General Commercial
    2026 | Band 2 | 8 Years Ranked
    Andrew Gordon represents clients in major M&A litigation, achieving significant victories in Delaware and New York courts. He is also highly adept at intellectual property cases.
  2. Andrew Rossman
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    Andrew Rossman
    Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan, LLP
    Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan, LLP | Litigation: General Commercial
    2026 | Band 2 | 8 Years Ranked
    Andrew Rossman is frequently called upon by clients in the financial sphere, including global investment companies and private equity firms, to handle diverse contractual, M&A and shareholder disputes.
  3. Carmine Boccuzzi
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    Carmine Boccuzzi
    Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP
    Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP | Litigation: General Commercial
    2026 | Band 2 | 9 Years Ranked
    Carmine Boccuzzi frequently acts on large-scale, multi-defendant disputes, including antitrust litigation and complex international mandates. He draws particular praise for his effectiveness in the courtroom.
  4. Danielle Rose
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    Danielle Rose
    Kobre & Kim
    Kobre & Kim | Litigation: General Commercial
    2026 | Band 2 | 6 Years Ranked
    Danielle Rose serves as counsel to leading financial institutions and corporates on a range of high-stakes commercial disputes. She offers particular strength in cases relating to complex financial products.
  5. David Elsberg
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    David Elsberg
    Elsberg Baker & Maruri PLLC
    Elsberg Baker & Maruri PLLC | Litigation: General Commercial
    2026 | Band 2 | 6 Years Ranked
    Elsberg Baker & Maruri LLP co-founder David Elsberg litigates a variety of complex commercial cases for clients in industries such as finance, energy and pharmaceuticals. His experience covers contractual disputes, IP litigation and arbitration.
  6. David Hennes
    2
    David Hennes
    Ropes & Gray LLP
    Ropes & Gray LLP | Litigation: General Commercial
    2026 | Band 2 | 14 Years Ranked
    David Hennes regularly acts for financial clients and corporate issuers in contract disputes, M&A litigation and securities matters.
  7. Faith Elizabeth Gay
    2
    Faith Elizabeth Gay
    Selendy Gay PLLC
    Selendy Gay PLLC | Litigation: General Commercial
    2026 | Band 2 | 20 Years Ranked
    Faith Elizabeth Gay garners significant praise from sources for her work in high-stakes litigation covering commercial claims, white-collar issues and matters of constitutional law.
  8. Jamie Wine
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    Jamie Wine
    Latham & Watkins LLP
    Latham & Watkins LLP | Litigation: General Commercial
    2026 | Band 2 | 9 Years Ranked

    Jamie Wine is very highly regarded for her adept handling of commercial litigation and arbitration, which sees her act for a range of notable corporates and major accounting firms. She has additional capabilities in securities litigation.

  9. Jay Cohen
    2
    Jay Cohen
    Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP
    Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP | Litigation: General Commercial
    2026 | Band 2 | 20 Years Ranked
    Jay Cohen is regarded as one of the leaders in media and entertainment litigation, while also advising clients facing a wide range of commercial disputes.
  10. Kevin J Orsini
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    Kevin J Orsini
    Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP
    Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP | Litigation: General Commercial
    2026 | Band 2 | 7 Years Ranked
    Kevin Orsini represents a range of corporate and financial clients in significant litigation, offering particular strength in antitrust and post-M&A litigation.
  11. Lauren A Moskowitz
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    Lauren A Moskowitz
    Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP
    Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP | Litigation: General Commercial
    2026 | Band 2 | 7 Years Ranked

    Lauren Moskowitz is renowned for her work in complex litigation. Her practice spans a diverse array of commercial matters, including representing household names in significant antitrust actions.

  12. Lauren R Goldman
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    Lauren R Goldman
    Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP
    Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP | Litigation: General Commercial
    2026 | Band 2 | 6 Years Ranked
    Lauren Goldman focuses on appellate litigation, and offers extensive experience in state and federal courts across the USA, including several appearances in the Ninth Circuit. She handles a range of concerns spanning contractual disputes, fraud and consumer class actions.
  13. Michael Feldberg
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    Michael Feldberg
    Reichman Jorgensen Lehman & Feldberg LLP
    Reichman Jorgensen Lehman & Feldberg LLP | Litigation: General Commercial
    2026 | Band 2 | 21 Years Ranked
    Michael Feldberg is a name partner at Reichman Jorgensen Lehman & Feldberg and heads the firm's white collar defense practice. He is also held in high regard by clients for his handling of high-value civil disputes, including those with cross-border elements.
  14. Michael Kraut
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    Michael Kraut
    Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP
    Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP | Litigation: General Commercial
    2026 | Band 2 | 7 Years Ranked
    Michael Kraut comes recommended for his defense of major financial institutions. He is particularly experienced in the role of trustee in litigation relating to the improper sales of mortgage-backed securities.
  15. Peter A Bicks
    2
    Peter A Bicks
    Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP
    Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP | Litigation: General Commercial
    2026 | Band 2 | 21 Years Ranked
    Peter Bicks maintains an impressive civil litigation practice, representing major corporates in diverse concerns including product liability cases and major IP disputes.
  16. Philippe Z Selendy
    2
    Philippe Z Selendy
    Selendy Gay PLLC
    Selendy Gay PLLC | Litigation: General Commercial
    2026 | Band 2 | 14 Years Ranked
    Philippe Selendy is recognized for his work representing institutional investors and financial institutions as plaintiffs. He also retains an active practice defending companies in M&A-related and shareholder disputes.
  17. Sharon L Nelles
    2
    Sharon L Nelles
    Sullivan & Cromwell LLP
    Sullivan & Cromwell LLP | Litigation: General Commercial
    2026 | Band 2 | 17 Years Ranked
    Sharon Nelles excels in bet-the-company litigation, and often acts for leading corporate clients in securities class actions, as well as defending financial institutions in various high-profile civil disputes.
  18. Tammy Roy
    2
    Tammy Roy
    Cahill Gordon & Reindel LLP
    Cahill Gordon & Reindel LLP | Litigation: General Commercial
    2026 | Band 2 | 6 Years Ranked
    Tammy Roy is an experienced counselor to major players in the financial sector on a range of commercial litigation concerns.
  19. Thomas Dewey
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    Thomas Dewey
    Dewey Pegno & Kramarsky LLP
    Dewey Pegno & Kramarsky LLP | Litigation: General Commercial
    2026 | Band 2 | 11 Years Ranked
    Thomas Dewey has a diverse litigation practice which sees him handle court and arbitration proceedings such as contract disputes and shareholder actions.
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Band 3

  1. Aaron H Marks
    3
    Aaron H Marks
    Kirkland & Ellis LLP
    Kirkland & Ellis LLP | Litigation: General Commercial
    2026 | Band 3 | 15 Years Ranked
    Aaron Marks offers excellent experience in trial proceedings arising from a range of civil disputes, including major consumer class actions, trade secrets and breach of contract cases.
  2. Anne Beaumont
    3
    Anne Beaumont
    Friedman Kaplan Seiler Adelman & Robbins LLP
    Friedman Kaplan Seiler Adelman & Robbins LLP | Litigation: General Commercial
    2026 | Band 3 | 5 Years Ranked
    Anne Beaumont possesses an impressive depth of expertise in disputes involving investment funds and financial products as part of a robust commercial litigation practice.
  3. Atif Khawaja
    3
    Atif Khawaja
    Kirkland & Ellis LLP
    Kirkland & Ellis LLP | Litigation: General Commercial
    2026 | Band 3 | 7 Years Ranked
    Atif Khawaja is noted for his work on a broad range of commercial litigation concerns. His recent work includes disputes over licensing and financing, as well as contractual litigation.
  4. Daniel H Weiner
    3
    Daniel H Weiner
    Hughes Hubbard & Reed LLP
    Hughes Hubbard & Reed LLP | Litigation: General Commercial
    2026 | Band 3 | 8 Years Ranked
    Daniel Weiner is an experienced litigator and trial lawyer whose clients include major pharmaceutical companies. He also offers notable strengths in art litigation and international arbitration.
  5. David Livshiz
    3
    David Livshiz
    Freshfields US LLP
    Freshfields US LLP | Litigation: General Commercial
    2026 | Band 3 | 6 Years Ranked
    David Livshiz is a broad-based commercial litigator whose experience spans contractual disputes, IP litigation and bankruptcy proceedings. He is also frequently engaged on complex cross-border concerns.
  6. Edward Boyle
    3
    Edward Boyle
    Venable LLP
    Venable LLP | Litigation: General Commercial
    2026 | Band 3 | 15 Years Ranked
    Edward Boyle is a fine choice of litigator for clients in the media and entertainment space, as well as financial services entities. His experience includes consumer class actions, M&A disputes and corporate governance litigation.
  7. Eric Leon
    3
    Eric Leon
    Latham & Watkins LLP
    Latham & Watkins LLP | Litigation: General Commercial
    2026 | Band 3 | 5 Years Ranked
    Eric Leon has a strong track record in commercial and M&A litigation and is frequently called upon to handle trials and arbitrations involving contracts, trademarks and bankruptcies, among other issues.
  8. Gregg L Weiner
    3
    Gregg L Weiner
    Ropes & Gray LLP
    Ropes & Gray LLP | Litigation: General Commercial
    2026 | Band 3 | 18 Years Ranked
    Gregg Weiner acts for investment funds, financial institutions and other clients in a range of disputes such as real estate finance cases, corporate disputes and securities class actions.
  9. Jaren Janghorbani
    3
    Jaren Janghorbani
    Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP
    Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP | Litigation: General Commercial
    2026 | Band 3 | 5 Years Ranked
    Jaren Janghorbani is highly regarded for her handling of significant commercial disputes on behalf of a wide range of clients, including major technology and energy sector players. She has a particular reputation for her significant advocacy abilities.
  10. Joanna Wright
    3
    Joanna Wright
    Jenner & Block LLP
    Jenner & Block LLP | Litigation: General Commercial
    2026 | Band 3 | 3 Years Ranked

    Joanna Wright is highly regarded for her experience handling a range of commercial disputes, including bankruptcy, securities and product liability. She cochairs the firm's business litigation and its mass torts and product liability practice.

  11. Keara Gordon
    3
    Keara Gordon
    DLA Piper LLP (US)
    DLA Piper LLP (US) | Litigation: General Commercial
    2026 | Band 3 | 4 Years Ranked
    As cochair of DLA Piper's class action practice, Keara Gordon is a go-to choice for major corporates facing large-scale multidistrict litigation, often involving multiple allegations. She is particularly noted for her expertise in consumer class actions.
  12. Kostas Katsiris
    3
    Kostas Katsiris
    Venable LLP
    Venable LLP | Litigation: General Commercial
    2026 | Band 3 | 6 Years Ranked
    Kostas Katsiris handles a broad range of commercial litigation, including shareholder disputes and corporate governance matters, and offers additional experience in criminal and regulatory proceedings.
  13. Leon DeJulius Jr
    3
    Leon DeJulius Jr
    Jones Day
    Jones Day | Litigation: General Commercial
    2026 | Band 3 | 6 Years Ranked
    Leon DeJulius offers a broad-based commercial litigation practice, representing a mix of public institutions and private companies in diverse litigation concerns.
  14. Linda Martin
    3
    Linda Martin
    Baker Botts L.L.P.
    Baker Botts L.L.P. | Litigation: General Commercial
    2026 | Band 3 | 5 Years Ranked

    Linda Martin of Baker Botts is a go-to litigator in a broad range of domestic and cross-border commercial matters, including contract, fraud and investment-related litigation.

  15. Marc E Kasowitz
    3
    Marc E Kasowitz
    Kasowitz LLP
    Kasowitz LLP | Litigation: General Commercial
    2026 | Band 3 | 19 Years Ranked
    Marc Kasowitz is held in high regard for his broad civil litigation capabilities, which span from high-stakes commercial litigation to major securities cases. He advises clients on both the defense and plaintiffs' sides.
  16. Michael S Kim
    3
    Michael S Kim
    Kobre & Kim
    Kobre & Kim | Litigation: General Commercial
    2026 | Band 3 | 18 Years Ranked

    Michael Kim is well regarded for his work in financial litigation, as well in cross-border investigations and enforcement matters. He also has significant expertise in bankruptcy-related cases.

  17. Nancy Chung
    3
    Nancy Chung
    Sidley Austin LLP
    Sidley Austin LLP | Litigation: General Commercial
    2026 | Band 3 | 5 Years Ranked
    Nancy Chung is a strong performer in a wide range of commercial and securities disputes, with considerable expertise in the financial services space, where she is a go-to for investment funds.
  18. Richard A Edlin
    3
    Richard A Edlin
    Greenberg Traurig, LLP
    Greenberg Traurig, LLP | Litigation: General Commercial
    2026 | Band 3 | 19 Years Ranked
    Richard Edlin handles corporate governance and contract disputes, as well as IP and product liability class actions.
  19. Richard Jacobsen
    3
    Richard Jacobsen
    Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP
    Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP | Litigation: General Commercial
    2026 | Band 3 | 7 Years Ranked
    Richard Jacobsen frequently acts for major financial institutions in RMBS matters, as well as ERISA and RICO class actions.
  20. Richard Marooney
    3
    Richard Marooney
    King & Spalding LLP
    King & Spalding LLP | Litigation: General Commercial
    2026 | Band 3 | 7 Years Ranked
    Richard Marooney demonstrates particular strength in M&A litigation, often acting for individuals and corporates in major cases. He also handles various contract disputes and securities class actions.
  21. Robert Bodian
    3
    Robert Bodian
    Mintz Levin Cohn Ferris Glovsky and Popeo PC
    Mintz Levin Cohn Ferris Glovsky and Popeo PC | Litigation: General Commercial
    2026 | Band 3 | 16 Years Ranked
    Robert Bodian maintains a strong reputation for his handling of high-stakes employment disputes, commercial claims and securities litigation.
  22. Scott Musoff
    3
    Scott Musoff
    Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & Affiliates
    Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & Affiliates | Litigation: General Commercial
    2026 | Band 3 | 20 Years Ranked
    Scott Musoff is a highly revered litigator with a huge practice incorporating both major securities disputes and commercial cases. He comes particularly recommended for his skills as a trial lawyer.
  23. Shannon Selden
    3
    Shannon Selden
    Debevoise & Plimpton LLP
    Debevoise & Plimpton LLP | Litigation: General Commercial
    2026 | Band 3 | 6 Years Ranked
    Shannon Selden is a strong choice for clients in the asset management sector, and her experience covers an array of actions including contractual and M&A disputes.
  24. Yehudah Buchweitz
    3
    Yehudah Buchweitz
    Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP
    Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP | Litigation: General Commercial
    2026 | Band 3 | 7 Years Ranked
    Yehudah Buchweitz earns impressive reviews from clients for his work in major antitrust class actions, shareholder disputes and various other civil claims.
4

Band 4

  1. Alexander Pencu
    4
    Alexander Pencu
    Meister Seelig & Schuster PLLC
    Meister Seelig & Schuster PLLC | Litigation: General Commercial
    2026 | Band 4 | 4 Years Ranked

    Alexander Pencu has notable experience in a variety of commercial disputes. His recent experience includes cross-border matters from a range of industries including healthcare, pharmaceuticals and cryptocurrency.

  2. Andrew Frackman
    4
    Andrew Frackman
    O'Melveny & Myers LLP | Litigation: General Commercial
    2026 | Band 4 | 20 Years Ranked
    Andrew Frackman takes on a range of civil litigation and trial work. He covers the gamut of commercial disputes, including contract cases and antitrust suits.
  3. Andrew Rhys Davies
    4
    Andrew Rhys Davies
    WilmerHale
    WilmerHale | Litigation: General Commercial
    2026 | Band 4 | 6 Years Ranked
    Andrew Rhys Davies routinely acts for international clients, including prominent names in global finance, on a variety of contentious commercial matters ranging from licensing disputes to antitrust litigation.
  4. Atara Miller
    4
    Atara Miller
    Milbank LLP
    Milbank LLP | Litigation: General Commercial
    2026 | Band 4 | 5 Years Ranked

    Atara Miller is a go-to litigator for financial institutions, corporates and individuals seeking expert representation in commercial litigation and class actions, as well as bankruptcy and securities-related disputes.

  5. Blair Kaminsky
    4
    Blair Kaminsky
    Holwell Shuster & Goldberg LLP
    Holwell Shuster & Goldberg LLP | Litigation: General Commercial
    2026 | Band 4 | 5 Years Ranked
    Blair Kaminsky represents both individuals and corporates in a whole host of complex commercial disputes and offers expertise in bankruptcy and securities-related litigation.
  6. Brian Herman
    4
    Brian Herman
    Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP
    Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP | Litigation: General Commercial
    2026 | Band 4 | 5 Years Ranked
    Brian Herman possesses a broad base of expertise spanning commercial litigation and class actions before state and federal courts, with particular strengths acting for banks, private equity funds and hedge funds, among others.
  7. Christopher E Duffy
    4
    Christopher E Duffy
    King & Spalding LLP
    King & Spalding LLP | Litigation: General Commercial
    2026 | Band 4 | 5 Years Ranked
    Christopher Duffy frequently acts on behalf of major banking and finance sector clients and possesses expertise in a wide range of commercial disputes involving contracts and financial products.
  8. Duane Loft
    4
    Duane Loft
    Pallas Partners (US) LLP
    Pallas Partners (US) LLP | Litigation: General Commercial
    2026 | Band 4 | 4 Years Ranked
    Duane Loft heads the New York practice at Pallas Partners LLP and possesses a wealth of experience in commercial disputes, often arising from bankruptcies and restructurings. He has particular expertise handling Section 1782 proceedings in support of appraisal litigation in a wide range of jurisdictions.
  9. E Danya Perry
    4
    E Danya Perry
    Perry Law
    Perry Law | Litigation: General Commercial
    2026 | Band 4 | 4 Years Ranked
    Danya Perry is the founder of Perry Law and offers expertise spanning high-stakes civil and criminal litigation involving a wide range of issues. She has experience representing both individuals and corporates.
  10. Edward Friedman
    4
    Edward Friedman
    Friedman Kaplan Seiler Adelman & Robbins LLP
    Friedman Kaplan Seiler Adelman & Robbins LLP | Litigation: General Commercial
    2026 | Band 4 | 11 Years Ranked
    Edward Friedman offers strength across a range of civil litigation, including cases involving bankruptcy, M&A disputes and securities class actions.
  11. Elyse Echtman
    4
    Elyse Echtman
    Steptoe LLP
    Steptoe LLP | Litigation: General Commercial
    2026 | Band 4 | 6 Years Ranked

    Elyse Echtman maintains a broad-based commercial litigation practice, regularly taking the lead on sophisticated matters including consumer class actions, trade secrets and product liability cases.

  12. Gary Mennitt
    4
    Gary Mennitt
    Dechert LLP
    Dechert LLP | Litigation: General Commercial
    2026 | Band 4 | 7 Years Ranked
    Gary Mennitt regularly advises clients on cross-border disputes. He offers particular expertise in insolvency litigation.
  13. Glenn Kurtz
    4
    Glenn Kurtz
    White & Case LLP
    White & Case LLP | Litigation: General Commercial
    2026 | Band 4 | 15 Years Ranked

    Glenn Kurtz is the global chair of the commercial litigation group at White & Case. He possesses a wealth of expertise spanning a wide range of commercial litigation, with experience handling business torts and trademark disputes, among others.

  14. Hannah Chanoine
    4
    Hannah Chanoine
    O'Melveny & Myers LLP | Litigation: General Commercial
    2026 | Band 4 | 3 Years Ranked
    Hannah Chanoine cochairs the consumer class actions practice at O'Melveny & Myers. She has substantial expertise representing a broad base of product manufacturers in complex litigation alleging false or misleading claims.
  15. Ian Shapiro
    4
    Ian Shapiro
    Cooley LLP
    Cooley LLP | Litigation: General Commercial
    2026 | Band 4 | 5 Years Ranked
    Ian Shapiro has established himself as a talented commercial litigator across a range of civil disputes. He particularly excels in the representation of technology sector clients, with experience handling contract and trademark disputes as well as consumer class actions.
  16. Jennifer Selendy
    4
    Jennifer Selendy
    Selendy Gay PLLC
    Selendy Gay PLLC | Litigation: General Commercial
    2026 | Band 4 | 3 Years Ranked
    Jennifer Selendy is highly prized for her coutroom experience, having acted for a number of investment firms and corporates in significant plaintiff and defense-side bankruptcy, securities and wider financial disputes.
  17. John Calandra
    4
    John Calandra
    McDermott Will & Schulte
    McDermott Will & Schulte | Litigation: General Commercial
    2026 | Band 4 | 4 Years Ranked
    John Calandra is an accomplished litigator with a practice spanning a vast array of industries. He possesses experience handling contractual disputes, antitrust litigation and bankruptcy issues.
  18. Joseph Serino, Jr
    4
    Joseph Serino, Jr
    Latham & Watkins LLP
    Latham & Watkins LLP | Litigation: General Commercial
    2026 | Band 4 | 14 Years Ranked
    Joseph Serino is recognized for his representation of major financial institutions in commercial matters, particularly in market manipulation cases.
  19. Joshua Greenblatt
    4
    Joshua Greenblatt
    Kirkland & Ellis LLP
    Kirkland & Ellis LLP | Litigation: General Commercial
    2026 | Band 4 | 5 Years Ranked
    Joshua Greenblatt represents a strong choice for private equity sponsors, corporates and individuals seeking expertise in complex business disputes, restructurings and securities litigation.
  20. Lauren Tabaksblat
    4
    Lauren Tabaksblat
    Brithem LLP
    Brithem LLP | Litigation: General Commercial
    2026 | Band 4 | 4 Years Ranked

    Lauren Tabaksblat has widespread experience across commercial litigation, including handling large-scale real estate, securities and construction disputes. She is a founding partner of Brithem.

  21. Lisa H Bebchick
    4
    Lisa H Bebchick
    Ropes & Gray LLP
    Ropes & Gray LLP | Litigation: General Commercial
    2026 | Band 4 | 7 Years Ranked
    Lisa Bebchick covers a broad spectrum of disputes, offering experience in breach of contract claims, real estate litigation and M&A-related disputes, among others. Her clients include prominent private equity firms and investment managers.
  22. Lori Marks-Esterman
    4
    Lori Marks-Esterman
    Olshan Frome Wolosky LLP
    Olshan Frome Wolosky LLP | Litigation: General Commercial
    2026 | Band 4 | 6 Years Ranked

    Lori Marks-Esterman is a strong choice for hedge funds, public companies and shareholders in contentious matters arising from merger transactions.

  23. Michael Bowe
    4
    Michael Bowe
    Brithem LLP
    Brithem LLP | Litigation: General Commercial
    2026 | Band 4 | 4 Years Ranked

    As founding partner of Brithem, Michael Bowe offers considerable strength across a broad array of commercial disputes. He complements his expertise in real estate and securities litigation with significant experience in white-collar matters.

  24. Michael C Rakower
    4
    Michael C Rakower
    Rakower Law PLLC | Litigation: General Commercial
    2026 | Band 4 | 9 Years Ranked
    Michael Rakower is a founding member of Rakower Law and specializes in individual representation in diverse commercial disputes. He is a particularly strong choice for the litigation of executive compensation claims.
  25. Michael de Leeuw
    4
    Michael de Leeuw
    Cozen O'Connor
    Cozen O'Connor | Litigation: General Commercial
    2026 | Band 4 | 5 Years Ranked
    Michael de Leeuw is a skilled trial and appellate lawyer with experience handling securities, antitrust and wider commercial matters, with several appearances before the US Supreme Court.
  26. Michael Miller
    4
    Michael Miller
    Steptoe LLP
    Steptoe LLP | Litigation: General Commercial
    2026 | Band 4 | 16 Years Ranked
    Michael Miller covers both civil and criminal litigation. He is highly rated for his handling of contract disputes and securities cases.
  27. Michael Swartz
    4
    Michael Swartz
    Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan, LLP
    Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan, LLP | Litigation: General Commercial
    2026 | Band 4 | 6 Years Ranked

    Michael Swartz has a broad based commercial litigation practice, with notable strength in corporate control disputes and actions brought in Delaware.

  28. Stephen Shackelford
    4
    Stephen Shackelford
    Susman Godfrey LLP
    Susman Godfrey LLP | Litigation: General Commercial
    2026 | Band 4 | 3 Years Ranked

    Stephen Shackelford is an accomplished litigator highly sought after to handle a raft of high-stakes commercial disputes and who is highly praised for his trial skill.

  29. Steven N Feldman
    4
    Steven N Feldman
    Latham & Watkins LLP
    Latham & Watkins LLP | Litigation: General Commercial
    2026 | Band 4 | 2 Years Ranked

    Steven Feldman is the global chair of Latham & Watkins' complex commercial litigation practice and represents clients in complex contractual disputes and class actions.

  30. Timothy Harkness
    4
    Timothy Harkness
    Freshfields US LLP
    Freshfields US LLP | Litigation: General Commercial
    2026 | Band 4 | 5 Years Ranked
    Timothy Harkness is a go-to commercial litigator with wide-ranging experience encompassing contract, securities and bankruptcy related disputes, particularly on behalf of financial services and accounting clients.
5

Band 5

  1. Bradley I Ruskin
    5
    Bradley I Ruskin
    Proskauer Rose LLP
    Proskauer Rose LLP | Litigation: General Commercial
    2026 | Band 5 | 22 Years Ranked
    Bradley Ruskin comes recommended for his extensive civil disputes practice, which draws on notable strength in the sports law and media and entertainment fields. He acts for many major American sporting leagues in commercial disputes.
  2. Brette Tannenbaum
    5
    Brette Tannenbaum
    Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP
    Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP | Litigation: General Commercial
    2026 | Band 5 | 4 Years Ranked

    Brette Tannenbaum enjoys a reputation for quality work in complex commercial disputes on behalf of leading clients. Her caseload includes antitrust actions, shareholder litigation and employment matters.

  3. 5
    Christopher Major
    Meister Seelig & Schuster PLLC
    Meister Seelig & Schuster PLLC | Litigation: General Commercial
    2026 | Band 5 | 2 Years Ranked

    Christopher Major has extensive experience in international commercial disputes and litigation arising out of fraud and other malpractice. He represents law firms and a wide array of corporate clients.

  4. Clay Pierce
    5
    Clay Pierce
    Faegre Drinker
    Faegre Drinker | Litigation: General Commercial
    2026 | Band 5 | 1 Years Ranked

    Clay Pierce of Faegre Drinker is well regarded for his experience in commercial disputes. He is often engaged on contract disputes and litigation arising out of transactions.

  5. Colleen Gulliver
    5
    Colleen Gulliver
    DLA Piper LLP (US)
    DLA Piper LLP (US) | Litigation: General Commercial
    2026 | Band 5 | 3 Years Ranked
    Colleen Gulliver is noted for her broad-based commercial disputes expertise, with experience handling consumer class actions, privacy and securities litigation.
  6. David Crichlow
    5
    David Crichlow
    Katten
    Katten | Litigation: General Commercial
    2026 | Band 5 | 3 Years Ranked
    David Crichlow has broad based commercial litigation experience, including handling complex contractual disputes. He is national chair of the commercial litigation group at Katten.
  7. David G Hille
    5
    David G Hille
    White & Case LLP
    White & Case LLP | Litigation: General Commercial
    2026 | Band 5 | 6 Years Ranked
    David Hille is routinely engaged by an international client roster on diverse and complex commercial litigation concerns, including breaches of contract and IP disputes.
  8. David R Marriott
    5
    David R Marriott
    Latham & Watkins LLP
    Latham & Watkins LLP | Litigation: General Commercial
    2026 | Band 5 | 3 Years Ranked

    David Marriott is noted for his diverse litigation practice, with expertise in antitrust and intellectual property, among other areas.

  9. Eamon P Joyce
    5
    Eamon P Joyce
    Sidley Austin LLP
    Sidley Austin LLP | Litigation: General Commercial
    2026 | Band 5 | 5 Years Ranked
    Eamon Joyce has a robust appellate practice and has considerable expertise in a wide of commercial and class action disputes, including those concerning finance and product liability issues.
  10. Edward Moss
    5
    Edward Moss
    Cahill Gordon & Reindel LLP
    Cahill Gordon & Reindel LLP | Litigation: General Commercial
    2026 | Band 5 | 2 Years Ranked

    Edward Moss represents companies and individuals in a wide range of commercial litigation matters, with particular expertise in securities, antitrust and M&A-related lawsuits.

  11. Elaine Golin
    5
    Elaine Golin
    Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz
    Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz | Litigation: General Commercial
    2026 | Band 5 | 6 Years Ranked

    Elaine Golin is a broad-based commercial litigator, proficient in an array of complex concerns. Her experience includes securities and insurance litigation.

  12. John Siegal
    5
    John Siegal
    BakerHostetler LLP
    BakerHostetler LLP | Litigation: General Commercial
    2026 | Band 5 | 10 Years Ranked

    John Siegal practices broadly in commercial litigation, offering capabilities in matters such as breach of contract, trade secrets theft, false advertising and consumer fraud.

  13. Joshua Bennett
    5
    Joshua Bennett
    Paul Hastings LLP
    Paul Hastings LLP | Litigation: General Commercial
    2026 | Band 5 | 6 Years Ranked
    Joshua Bennett garners increasing recognition for his work on complex contractual disputes. He is particularly active in the healthcare sector.
  14. Kim Havlin
    5
    Kim Havlin
    White & Case LLP
    White & Case LLP | Litigation: General Commercial
    2026 | Band 5 | 5 Years Ranked
    Kim Havlin is a go-to litigator with an impressive depth of expertise in major commercial disputes, with experience representing clients at trial and appellate levels.
  15. Landis C. Best
    5
    Landis C. Best
    Cahill Gordon & Reindel LLP
    Cahill Gordon & Reindel LLP | Litigation: General Commercial
    2026 | Band 5 | 5 Years Ranked
    Landis Best is an experienced litigator with a proven track record handling insurance disputes. She is also adept at securities litigation alongside her distinguished practice in First Amendment cases.
  16. Lawrence T Gresser
    5
    Lawrence T Gresser
    Cohen & Gresser LLP
    Cohen & Gresser LLP | Litigation: General Commercial
    2026 | Band 5 | 10 Years Ranked
    Lawrence Gresser is a fine choice of counsel for blue-chip clients facing matters ranging from M&A litigation and joint venture disputes to antitrust cases.
  17. Lee Popkin
    5
    Lee Popkin
    Proskauer Rose LLP
    Proskauer Rose LLP | Litigation: General Commercial
    2026 | Band 5 | 5 Years Ranked
    Lee Popkin is a strong performer in a wide range of complex commercial disputes, with recent experience handling product liability and trademark infringement litigation.
  18. Mark Musico
    5
    Mark Musico
    Susman Godfrey LLP
    Susman Godfrey LLP | Litigation: General Commercial
    2026 | Band 5 | 4 Years Ranked
    Mark Musico is recognized for his trial and appellate capabilities representing both corporate and individual clients in a variety of industries, including finance and technology.
  19. Michael C Hefter
    5
    Michael C Hefter
    Alston & Bird LLP
    Alston & Bird LLP | Litigation: General Commercial
    2026 | Band 5 | 6 Years Ranked

    Michael Hefter offers extensive experience in a broad range of civil disputes. His commercial litigation practice encompasses many contentious topics including RICO claims, trade secret violations and breach of fiduciary duty.

  20. Rachel Goldman
    5
    Rachel Goldman
    Bracewell LLP
    Bracewell LLP | Litigation: General Commercial
    2026 | Band 5 | 3 Years Ranked

    Rachel Goldman is a commercial litigator at Bracewell highly sought after to handle cases involving breach of contract, fraud and construction delays. She has considerable expertise acting on behalf of clients across the energy and finance sectors.

  21. Rollo Baker IV
    5
    Rollo Baker IV
    Elsberg Baker & Maruri PLLC
    Elsberg Baker & Maruri PLLC | Litigation: General Commercial
    2026 | Band 5 | 2 Years Ranked

    Rollo Baker, a cofounder of Elsberg Baker & Maruri, is experienced in a wide range of commercial litigation and corporate disputes, with notable experience in the Delaware courts.

  22. S Starling Marshall
    5
    S Starling Marshall
    Crowell & Moring LLP
    Crowell & Moring LLP | Litigation: General Commercial
    2026 | Band 5 | 3 Years Ranked

    Starling Marshall is noted for her particular expertise in tax disputes alongside a wide range of commercial litigation.

  23. Sean Hecker
    5
    Sean Hecker
    Hecker Fink LLP
    Hecker Fink LLP | Litigation: General Commercial
    2026 | Band 5 | 17 Years Ranked

    Sean Hecker is an experienced trial lawyer who offers clients wide-ranging expertise, including complex commercial and white-collar litigation.

  24. Sheron Korpus
    5
    Sheron Korpus
    Kasowitz LLP
    Kasowitz LLP | Litigation: General Commercial
    2026 | Band 5 | 10 Years Ranked
    Sheron Korpus is experienced handling commercial and securities litigation and focuses his practice on the representation of institutional investors and hedge funds in structured finance-related disputes.
  25. Silpa Maruri
    5
    Silpa Maruri
    Elsberg Baker & Maruri PLLC
    Elsberg Baker & Maruri PLLC | Litigation: General Commercial
    2026 | Band 5 | 2 Years Ranked

    Silpa Maruri is a founding partner at the firm. She is frequently seen representing clients in large shareholder disputes and trade secrets matters, among other areas of commercial litigation.

  26. Stacey J Rappaport
    5
    Stacey J Rappaport
    Milbank LLP
    Milbank LLP | Litigation: General Commercial
    2026 | Band 5 | 6 Years Ranked
    Stacey Rappaport is regularly retained by corporations and financial institutions on diverse commercial disputes, often concerning complex financial transactions. Her recent experience includes representation of major insurers.
  27. Thomas Kidera
    5
    Thomas Kidera
    Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP
    Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP | Litigation: General Commercial
    2026 | Band 5 | 3 Years Ranked
    Thomas Kidera is highly sought after by auditors and accountants facing a broad array of civil disputes as part of a broad based commercial litigation practice.
  28. Yahonnes Cleary
    5
    Yahonnes Cleary
    Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP
    Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP | Litigation: General Commercial
    2026 | Band 5 | 1 Years Ranked

    Yahonnes Cleary is well regarded for his experience handling complex commercial disputes. He has a particularly strong focus on high-profile product liability and tort litigation.

6

Band 6

  1. Alexander Simkin
    6
    Alexander Simkin
    Ropes & Gray LLP
    Ropes & Gray LLP | Litigation: General Commercial
    2026 | Band 6 | 1 Years Ranked

    Alexander Simkin acts for both plaintiffs and defendants on commercial disputes, boasting experience on matters related to contracts, as well as allegations of fraud and other business torts.

  2. Andrew Kratenstein
    6
    Andrew Kratenstein
    McDermott Will & Schulte
    McDermott Will & Schulte | Litigation: General Commercial
    2026 | Band 6 | 1 Years Ranked

    Andrew Kratenstein coleads McDermott Will & Schulte’s New York litigation practice group. He draws praise for acting on behalf of clients on disputes related to private equity, breach of contract and other commercial matters.

  3. Ariel Cannon
    6
    Ariel Cannon
    Dewey Pegno & Kramarsky LLP
    Dewey Pegno & Kramarsky LLP | Litigation: General Commercial
    2026 | Band 6 | 1 Years Ranked

    Ariel Cannon is noted for her acumen regarding commercial disputes and is experienced in fraud and breach of contract-related work.

  4. Benjamin Kaminetzky
    6
    Benjamin Kaminetzky
    Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP
    Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP | Litigation: General Commercial
    2026 | Band 6 | 4 Years Ranked
    Benjamin Kaminetzky excels in complex bankruptcy related litigation as part of a broad based commercial disputes practice. He focuses his practice substantially on the representation of financial institutions.
  5. Brian S Weinstein
    6
    Brian S Weinstein
    Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP
    Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP | Litigation: General Commercial
    2026 | Band 6 | 6 Years Ranked
    Brian Weinstein is adept in a broad array of complex commercial disputes including contract, RMBS and bankruptcy related matters, with particular expertise in representing banking and finance sector clients.
  6. Damien Marshall
    6
    Damien Marshall
    King & Spalding LLP
    King & Spalding LLP | Litigation: General Commercial
    2026 | Band 6 | 2 Years Ranked

    Damien Marshall focuses on the resolution of commercial disputes in a wide range of areas, including antitrust and securities. He cochairs the firm's business litigation practice.

  7. Daniel P Goldberg
    6
    Daniel P Goldberg
    Holwell Shuster & Goldberg LLP
    Holwell Shuster & Goldberg LLP | Litigation: General Commercial
    2026 | Band 6 | 4 Years Ranked
    Daniel Goldberg regularly represents financial and retail clients and is highly regarded for his courtroom prowess. He is particularly experienced in handling securities and bankruptcy-related litigation.
  8. Daniel Tabak
    6
    Daniel Tabak
    Cohen & Gresser LLP
    Cohen & Gresser LLP | Litigation: General Commercial
    2026 | Band 6 | 1 Years Ranked

    Daniel Tabak's well-regarded commercial litigation practice offers clients noted acumen on class actions, breach of contract cases and financial industry-related matters.

  9. Gabrielle Tenzer
    6
    Gabrielle Tenzer
    Hecker Fink LLP
    Hecker Fink LLP | Litigation: General Commercial
    2026 | Band 6 | 5 Years Ranked
    Gabrielle Tenzer is noted for her ability to handle a wide array of commercial litigation matters and acts for a diverse client base, including those from the healthcare, finance and telecoms sectors.
  10. James D Herschlein
    6
    James D Herschlein
    Arnold & Porter
    Arnold & Porter | Litigation: General Commercial
    2026 | Band 6 | 7 Years Ranked

    Cochair of Arnold & Porter's global litigation group James Herschlein is noted for his widespread commercial disputes experience, including contractual litigation, intellectual property suits and product liability matters.

  11. Jason Rubinstein
    6
    Jason Rubinstein
    Friedman Kaplan Seiler Adelman & Robbins LLP
    Friedman Kaplan Seiler Adelman & Robbins LLP | Litigation: General Commercial
    2026 | Band 6 | 4 Years Ranked
    Jason Rubinstein has experience across the array of complex commercial disputes and is equally comfortable representing corporate and individual clients.
  12. Jed Bergman
    6
    Jed Bergman
    Glenn Agre Bergman & Fuentes LLP
    Glenn Agre Bergman & Fuentes LLP | Litigation: General Commercial
    2026 | Band 6 | 1 Years Ranked

    Jed Bergman chairs Glenn Agre Bergman & Fuentes' litigation department, serving clients with experienced counsel on commercial disputes including RICO actions, breach of contract and partnership disputes.

  13. 6
    Jeremy M. Creelan
    Jenner & Block LLP
    Jenner & Block LLP | Litigation: General Commercial
    2026 | Band 6 | 1 Years Ranked

    Jeremy Creelan is cochair of Jenner & Block’s consumer brands and fintech and crypto assets practices. He is highlighted for his expertise in matters related to consumer fraud class actions, financial services litigation and insurance disputes, among others.

  14. Jessica Lynn Falk
    6
    Jessica Lynn Falk
    Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP
    Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP | Litigation: General Commercial
    2026 | Band 6 | 1 Years Ranked

    Jessica Lynn Falk is recognized for her skill in both commercial litigation and intellectual property disputes.

  15. John Quinn
    6
    John Quinn
    Hecker Fink LLP
    Hecker Fink LLP | Litigation: General Commercial
    2026 | Band 6 | 1 Years Ranked

    John Quinn leads a varied commercial litigation practice, acting on behalf of large clients in the technology space, as well as on finance and funds-related work. He also boasts experience representing other law firms in disputes.

  16. Justin Ellis
    6
    Justin Ellis
    MoloLamken LLP
    MoloLamken LLP | Litigation: General Commercial
    2026 | Band 6 | 6 Years Ranked
    Justin Ellis is noted for his work for major financial institutions on high-stakes contested proceedings, as well as a range of complex matters in securities and structured finance.
  17. 6
    Karen King
    Morvillo Abramowitz Grand Iason & Anello P.C.
    Morvillo Abramowitz Grand Iason & Anello P.C. | Litigation: General Commercial
    2026 | Band 6 | 1 Years Ranked

    Karen King is recognized for her broad base of commercial disputes expertise, with notable expertise in financial industry matters.

  18. Kevin Schwartz
    6
    Kevin Schwartz
    Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz
    Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz | Litigation: General Commercial
    2026 | Band 6 | 4 Years Ranked
    Kevin Schwartz's broad practice across securities, M&A and corporate disputes makes him a strong choice for an array of clients facing complex commercial issues. He leads the firm's crypto team.
  19. Lara Samet Buchwald
    6
    Lara Samet Buchwald
    Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP
    Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP | Litigation: General Commercial
    2026 | Band 6 | 2 Years Ranked

    Lara Samet Buchwald excels in handling securities and bankruptcy litigation, alongside a wide range of other commercial disputes.

  20. Lee Wolosky
    6
    Lee Wolosky
    Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP
    Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP | Litigation: General Commercial
    2026 | Band 6 | 2 Years Ranked

    Lee Wolosky is an experienced litigator sought after by corporates and senior individuals facing a wide array of complex commercial disputes, both domestic and cross-border.

  21. Leigh M Nathanson
    6
    Leigh M Nathanson
    King & Spalding LLP
    King & Spalding LLP | Litigation: General Commercial
    2026 | Band 6 | 2 Years Ranked

    Leigh Nathanson is recognized for her broad-based experience in commercial litigation. She often handles litigation for financial institutions and corporate clients.

  22. Luna Barrington
    6
    Luna Barrington
    Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP
    Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP | Litigation: General Commercial
    2026 | Band 6 | 3 Years Ranked
    Luna Barrington has wide-ranging civil litigation experience, including handling antitrust and product liability cases alongside an array of commercial disputes.
  23. 6
    Marc Ayala
    Boies Schiller Flexner LLP
    Boies Schiller Flexner LLP | Litigation: General Commercial
    2026 | Band 6 | 1 Years Ranked

    Marc Ayala is commended for his acumen in commercial disputes, including contract, corporate governance and restructuring-related litigation. He is co-administrative partner for Boies Schiller Flexner’s New York City and Armonk offices and co-leads the firm's creditors' rights practice.

  24. Marc Gottridge
    6
    Marc Gottridge
    HSF Kramer
    HSF Kramer | Litigation: General Commercial
    2026 | Band 6 | 8 Years Ranked

    Marc Gottridge specializes in the defense of clients in the financial services sector facing benchmark rate-fixing and market manipulation cases, as part of a robust commercial litigation practice.

  25. Matthew Ingber
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    Matthew Ingber
    Mayer Brown LLP
    Mayer Brown LLP | Litigation: General Commercial
    2026 | Band 6 | 5 Years Ranked

    Matthew Ingber has a wealth of experience acting for financial institutions, corporates and individuals in a wide range of securities actions in both state and federal courts. He has additional capabilities in commercial disputes, including intellectual property litigation.

  26. Melissa Colón-Bosolet
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    Melissa Colón-Bosolet
    Sidley Austin LLP
    Sidley Austin LLP | Litigation: General Commercial
    2026 | Band 6 | 3 Years Ranked
    Melissa Colón-Bosolet has widespread commercial disputes experience, including complex breach of contract and business torts claims.
  27. Meredith Slawe
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    Meredith Slawe
    Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & Affiliates
    Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & Affiliates | Litigation: General Commercial
    2026 | Band 6 | 1 Years Ranked

    Meredith Slawe is a leader of Skadden’s mass arbitration practice and is highlighted for her acumen on privacy and consumer protection issues as well as on other commercial disputes.

  28. Michael W McTigue Jr
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    Michael W McTigue Jr
    Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & Affiliates
    Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & Affiliates | Litigation: General Commercial
    2026 | Band 6 | 1 Years Ranked

    One of the leaders of Skadden’s mass arbitration practice, Michael McTigue draws praise for his adept representation of clients in industries including media and entertainment, technology and financial services.

  29. Omid Nasab
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    Omid Nasab
    Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP
    Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP | Litigation: General Commercial
    2026 | Band 6 | 1 Years Ranked

    Omid Nasab is recognized for his adroit counsel in commercial disputes, with particular experience in mass torts and class actions.

  30. Shari Brandt
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    Shari Brandt
    Perkins Coie LLP
    Perkins Coie LLP | Litigation: General Commercial
    2026 | Band 6 | 9 Years Ranked

    Shari Brandt is firmwide cochair of Perkins Coie's commercial litigation practice group. She draws praise for her commercial disputes practice, with noted experience in breach of contract matters and class actions.

  31. Timothy G Cameron
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    Timothy G Cameron
    Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP
    Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP | Litigation: General Commercial
    2026 | Band 6 | 3 Years Ranked
    Timothy Cameron is a trusted adviser and trial counsel to notable names across a range of sectors. He has a broad commercial disputes practice, with experience spanning antitrust, contractual and property damage related cases.
  32. Vanessa Lavely
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    Vanessa Lavely
    Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP
    Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP | Litigation: General Commercial
    2026 | Band 6 | 3 Years Ranked

    Vanessa Lavely garners praise for her handling of a wide range of commercial disputes, including those involving complex antitrust claims. She is frequently sought after to serve as trial counsel and has notable Delaware court experience.

  33. Vincent Levy
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    Vincent Levy
    Holwell Shuster & Goldberg LLP
    Holwell Shuster & Goldberg LLP | Litigation: General Commercial
    2026 | Band 6 | 1 Years Ranked

    Vincent Levy's practice spans both trial and appellate courts, in which he ably acts on behalf of clients in commercial disputes concerning theft of trade secrets, fraud and other issues. He also boasts experience presenting oral argument in the US Supreme Court.

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  1. Alison M. Bonelli
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    Alison M. Bonelli
    Levine Lee LLP
    Levine Lee LLP | Litigation: General Commercial
    2026 | Up and Coming | 1 Years Ranked

    Alison Bonelli continues to build a well-respected commercial litigation practice, offering adept assistance in securities class actions and other disputes.

  2. Alvin Lee
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    Alvin Lee
    King & Spalding LLP
    King & Spalding LLP | Litigation: General Commercial
    2026 | Up and Coming | 1 Years Ranked

    Clients value Alvin Lee's assistance with commercial disputes touching on breach of contract, fraud and mass torts.

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    Andrew Gladstein
    Freshfields US LLP
    Freshfields US LLP | Litigation: General Commercial
    2026 | Up and Coming | 1 Years Ranked

    New York-based Andrew Gladstein dedicates his well-regarded practice to aiding clients with complex commercial and securities disputes.

  4. Brittany Sukiennik
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    Brittany Sukiennik
    Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP
    Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP | Litigation: General Commercial
    2026 | Up and Coming | 1 Years Ranked

    Brittany Sukiennik is highlighted for her deft handling of complex matters, with a focus on mass torts and commercial disputes.

  5. Carmela Romeo
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    Carmela Romeo
    Arnold & Porter
    Arnold & Porter | Litigation: General Commercial
    2026 | Up and Coming | 1 Years Ranked

    Carmela Romeo is noted for her adept handling of pharmaceutical, private equity and insurance-related disputes.

  6. Clint Morrison
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    Clint Morrison
    Patterson Belknap Webb & Tyler LLP
    Patterson Belknap Webb & Tyler LLP | Litigation: General Commercial
    2026 | Up and Coming | 1 Years Ranked

    Clint Morrison is recognized for his robust practice, aiding clients with matters touching on defamation, patent infringement and other commercial disputes.

  7. Lina Bensman
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    Lina Bensman
    Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP
    Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP | Litigation: General Commercial
    2026 | Up and Coming | 4 Years Ranked
    Lina Bensman often represents financial institutions and multinational corporations in complex commercial litigation, including class actions and contractual disputes.
  8. Priyanka Timblo
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    Priyanka Timblo
    Holwell Shuster & Goldberg LLP
    Holwell Shuster & Goldberg LLP | Litigation: General Commercial
    2026 | Up and Coming | 1 Years Ranked

    Priyanka Timblo is commended for her antitrust and contract disputes acumen on both the plaintiff and defense side, as well as on a range of other commercial matters.

  9. Sara Margolis
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    Sara Margolis
    Latham & Watkins LLP
    Latham & Watkins LLP | Litigation: General Commercial
    2026 | Up and Coming | 3 Years Ranked
    Sara Margolis has an impressive breadth of litigation experience and has handled cases spanning a host of contract disputes, securities fraud claims and intellectual property suits.