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Litigation: General Commercial | USA

Pennsylvania: Philadelphia & Surrounds

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. Blank Rome LLP
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    Blank Rome LLP
    Litigation: General Commercial
    2025 | Band 1 | 7 Years Ranked
    Blank Rome boasts an established group of highly skilled litigators noted for capabilities in major general commercial disputes. The firm has a reputable presence across Pennsylvania, with noteworthy teams in Pittsburgh and Philadelphia, recognized for strengths in product liability and environmental litigation, and also regularly sought after for its adept counsel in high-stakes IP cases. Well known for representing clients in the financial services, pharmaceutical, insurance and technology sectors.
  2. Dechert LLP
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    Dechert LLP
    Litigation: General Commercial
    2025 | Band 1 | 7 Years Ranked

    Dechert LLP possesses a standout practice offering wide-ranging expertise in high-stakes commercial litigation. The firm is highly adept in complex securities cases, alongside expertise in antitrust, product liability and professional negligence litigation. It additionally maintains an excellent reputation for its work in appellate matters. The firm boasts an impressive client base, including leading consumer goods, chemical, pharmaceutical and energy companies.

  3. Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP
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    Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP
    Litigation: General Commercial
    2025 | Band 1 | 7 Years Ranked

    Morgan, Lewis & Bockius boasts a market-leading group with a deep bench in commercial, securities and white-collar criminal litigation. It is highly esteemed for its strengths in antitrust, IP and product liability disputes. The firm is particularly distinguished for its representation of clients in the financial services, pharmaceutical and life sciences sectors. It's a strong choice for complex class action mandates and distinguished for its handling of appellate proceedings. The team is also experienced in handling post-acquisition disputes.

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Band 2

  1. Ballard Spahr LLP
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    Ballard Spahr LLP
    Litigation: General Commercial
    2025 | Band 2 | 7 Years Ranked

    Ballard Spahr LLP has a respected disputes practice with an experienced bench of litigators, excelling in high-stakes general commercial litigation and white-collar criminal defense. The firm is adept at representing clients in securities class actions. Acts for a distinguished roster of clients across a diverse range of industry sectors, including financial services, technology and pharmaceuticals.

  2. Clark Hill PLC
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    Clark Hill PLC
    Litigation: General Commercial
    2025 | Band 2 | 4 Years Ranked
    Clark Hill houses a distinguished civil litigation practice with a formidable bench of experienced trial lawyers. It excels in legal malpractice cases and is also noted for its assured counsel in insurance, antitrust, trade secret and employment disputes.
  3. Duane Morris LLP
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    Duane Morris LLP
    Litigation: General Commercial
    2025 | Band 2 | 7 Years Ranked

    Duane Morris' Philadelphia office offers a broad litigation team with extensive experience representing clients in class actions before state and federal courts. The firm is noted for its strengths across IP, product liability and antitrust disputes. It is also adept at advising on franchise litigation. The team is particularly recognized for its representation of clients in the life sciences, technology and financial sectors.

  4. Faegre Drinker
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    Faegre Drinker
    Litigation: General Commercial
    2025 | Band 2 | 7 Years Ranked

    Faegre Drinker offers expertise in antitrust, IP and wider commercial litigation. The firm is also regularly called upon for its counsel in product liability and insurance disputes, as well as for consumer class action defense work. It is particularly experienced in handling Telephone Consumer Protection Act cases. The team is renowned for its representation of clients in the life sciences, technology and telecommunications industries.

  5. Fox Rothschild
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    Fox Rothschild
    Litigation: General Commercial
    2025 | Band 2 | 7 Years Ranked

    Fox Rothschild handles multidistrict litigation and class action cases involving the full breadth of business disputes. The firm is highly regarded for its work in IP, trade secrets and professional negligence cases. It offers experienced representation to an impressive client base drawn from a diverse range of sectors, including healthcare, technology and transportation.

  6. Hangley Aronchick Segal Pudlin & Schiller
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    Hangley Aronchick Segal Pudlin & Schiller
    Litigation: General Commercial
    2025 | Band 2 | 7 Years Ranked

    Hangley Aronchick Segal Pudlin & Schiller is an excellent litigation firm that exhibits strength in litigating a wide variety of matters at both trial and appellate levels. It is noted for its prowess in breach of contract, IP and insurance coverage cases. Also excels in professional negligence and antitrust cases. The team frequently represents other law firms, commercial property owners and insurance companies. Its expertise covers sectors such as financial services, healthcare, real estate and telecommunications.

  7. Troutman Pepper Locke LLP
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    Troutman Pepper Locke LLP
    Litigation: General Commercial
    2025 | Band 2 | 7 Years Ranked

    Troutman Pepper Locke LLP is a highly respected practice with a deep bench of strong trial lawyers, well versed in commercial litigation and product liability disputes. It is an excellent choice for First Amendment litigation, and also highly esteemed for its strengths in antitrust and insurance matters. The firm additionally maintains an excellent appellate practice and is a go-to for complex class action work. It frequently represents clients in the pharmaceutical and life sciences sectors.

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Band 3

  1. Cozen O'Connor
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    Cozen O'Connor
    Litigation: General Commercial
    2025 | Band 3 | 7 Years Ranked

    Cozen O'Connor's talented litigation group has a reputation for excellence in insurance defense. The firm is also noted for its adroit handling of antitrust, product liability and professional negligence cases. It acts for a diverse client base that cuts across a wide spectrum of sectors, including healthcare, construction and transportation.

  2. DLA Piper LLP (US)
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    DLA Piper LLP (US)
    Litigation: General Commercial
    2025 | Band 3 | 5 Years Ranked
    DLA Piper's Philadelphia office comes recommended for its extensive domestic and cross-border litigation proficiency. Broad expertise covers large-scale product liability claims and False Claims Act disputes. Notable strength in class action defense and appellate litigation. The team is active in court proceedings across the country.
  3. Klehr Harrison Harvey Branzburg LLP
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    Klehr Harrison Harvey Branzburg LLP
    Litigation: General Commercial
    2025 | Band 3 | 5 Years Ranked

    Klehr Harrison Harvey Branzburg is increasingly recognized for its strong team of litigators, whose experience includes trial and ADR proceedings. The firm acts on a range of civil disputes, including personal injury matters, tax litigation and contract claims. It is also noted for its employment litigation expertise.

  4. Reed Smith LLP
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    Reed Smith LLP
    Litigation: General Commercial
    2025 | Band 3 | 7 Years Ranked

    Reed Smith possesses a distinguished team of commercial litigators based in both eastern and western Pennsylvania. It excels in product liability cases as well as IP litigation and is regularly called upon for its strengths in complex antitrust disputes. The firm is highly skilled in appellate matters and complex class actions. It frequently represents financial institutions as well as clients in the pharmaceutical sector.

  5. Saul Ewing LLP
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    Saul Ewing LLP
    Litigation: General Commercial
    2025 | Band 3 | 7 Years Ranked

    Saul Ewing possesses a strong bench of litigators experienced in commercial disputes, insurance and business torts matters. The firm is also highlighted for its strengths in employment, IP and product liability litigation. It's a strong choice of firm for clients in the education, life sciences and pharmaceutical sectors.

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Band 4

  1. Greenberg Traurig, LLP
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    Greenberg Traurig, LLP
    Litigation: General Commercial
    2025 | Band 4 | 2 Years Ranked
    Greenburg Traurig has a growing presence in the Philadelphia market. The team is recognized for its work in the life sciences and IP space.
  2. Hogan Lovells US LLP
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    Hogan Lovells US LLP
    Litigation: General Commercial
    2025 | Band 4 | 1 Years Ranked

    Hogan Lovells has a respected team that assists clients with the full range of commercial litigation from its office in Philadelphia. The firm is well placed to handle class actions, antitrust disputes and insurance claims. The team boasts notable capacity to handle privacy and data security-related class actions.

  3. Holland & Knight LLP
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    Holland & Knight LLP
    Litigation: General Commercial
    2025 | Band 4 | 5 Years Ranked

    Holland & Knight boast broad civil litigation expertise that includes employment disputes, contract claims and cases arising from M&A activity. The firm attracts a broad roster of clients with its experience in high-stakes class actions and single-plaintiff claims. It is also noted for its data privacy capabilities.

  4. Kleinbard LLC
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    Kleinbard LLC
    Litigation: General Commercial
    2025 | Band 4 | 1 Years Ranked

    Kleinbard has a solid disputes team based in Philadelphia. The firm has capabilities in a wide array of litigation, including labor and employment and real estate-related matters and wider business disputes. It has particular niche expertise in complex constitutional cases, including at appellate level.

  5. Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney PC
    Litigation: General Commercial
    2025 | Band 4
  6. Stapleton Segal Cochran LLC
    Litigation: General Commercial
    2025 | Band 4