Ranking tables
USA Pennsylvania: Philadelphia & Surrounds Litigation: General Commercial
Rankings overview for Departments
Band 1
Band 2
Band 3
- Cozen O'Connor 4 Years Ranked
- Faegre Drinker
- Reed Smith LLP
Band 4
- DLA Piper LLP (US) 2 Years Ranked
- Holland & Knight LLP 2 Years Ranked
- Klehr Harrison Harvey Branzburg LLP 2 Years Ranked
- Schnader Harrison Segal & Lewis LLP 4 Years Ranked
- Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney PC
- Griesing Mazzeo Law
- Saul Ewing LLP
Senior Statespeople
- David H Pittinsky Ballard Spahr LLP15 Years Ranked
- Dennis R Suplee Schnader Harrison Segal & Lewis LLP20 Years Ranked
- Francis P Devine III Troutman Pepper17 Years Ranked
- Nancy J Gellman Conrad O'Brien20 Years Ranked
- Nina M Gussack Troutman Pepper17 Years Ranked
- Stephen A Cozen Cozen O'Connor12 Years Ranked
- William T Hangley Hangley Aronchick Segal Pudlin & Schiller20 Years Ranked
- David H. Marion
- Howard D Scher
Eminent Practitioners
Star Individuals
Band 1
Band 2
- Carolyn Short Holland & Knight LLP7 Years Ranked
- Eric Kraeutler Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP10 Years Ranked
- James T Smith Blank Rome LLP16 Years Ranked
- John P Lavelle Jr Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP17 Years Ranked
- Nicholas M Centrella Conrad O'Brien12 Years Ranked
- Robert L Hickok Troutman Pepper19 Years Ranked
- Joe H Tucker Jr
Band 3
- Daniel E Rhynhart Blank Rome LLP7 Years Ranked
- Howard M Klein Conrad O'Brien15 Years Ranked
- John Summers Hangley Aronchick Segal Pudlin & Schiller17 Years Ranked
- Michael L Kichline Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP16 Years Ranked
- Stephanie Resnick Fox Rothschild LLP14 Years Ranked
- Stephen J Kastenberg Ballard Spahr LLP16 Years Ranked
- Troy Brown Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP4 Years Ranked
- Joseph F O'Dea Jr
Band 4
- Daniel Segal Hangley Aronchick Segal Pudlin & Schiller17 Years Ranked
- David Smith Schnader Harrison Segal & Lewis LLP7 Years Ranked
- Francine Friedman Griesing Griesing Mazzeo Law15 Years Ranked
- Grant S Palmer Blank Rome LLP9 Years Ranked
- John Guernsey Conrad O'Brien13 Years Ranked
- Joseph C Crawford Crawford Advocacy PLLC16 Years Ranked
- Kevin Kent Clark Hill PLC2 Years Ranked
- Lawrence Pockers Duane Morris LLP2 Years Ranked
- Lisa A Lori Klehr Harrison Harvey Branzburg LLP2 Years Ranked
- Michael Coran Klehr Harrison Harvey Branzburg LLP17 Years Ranked
- Patricia Hamill Conrad O'Brien4 Years Ranked
- Seamus C Duffy Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP3 Years Ranked
- Alicia Hickok
- James Keller
- Michael P Daly
- Shannon McClure Roberts
All Departments profiles
Band 1
1 Dechert LLPLitigation: General CommercialUSA 2022 | Band 1 | 4 Years RankedStandout practice offering wide-ranging expertise in high-stakes commercial litigation, as well as substantial strengths in white-collar crime. Highly adept in complex securities cases, alongside expertise in antitrust, product liability and professional negligence litigation. Additionally maintains an excellent reputation for its work in appellate matters. Boasts an impressive client base, including leading consumer goods, chemical, pharmaceutical and manufacturing companies.1 Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLPLitigation: General CommercialUSA 2022 | Band 1 | 4 Years RankedMarket-leading group with a deep bench in commercial, securities and white-collar criminal litigation. Highly esteemed for its strengths in antitrust, IP and product liability disputes. Particularly distinguished for its representation of clients in the financial services, pharmaceutical and life sciences sectors. Strong choice for complex class action mandates and distinguished for its handling of appellate proceedings. Also experienced in handling post-acquisition disputes.1 Troutman PepperLitigation: General CommercialUSA 2022 | Band 1 | 4 Years RankedHighly respected practice with a deep bench of strong trial lawyers, well versed in commercial, securities and white-collar crime cases. An excellent choice for First Amendment litigation, and also highly esteemed for its strengths in antitrust, insurance and product liability disputes. Additionally maintains an excellent appellate practice and is a go-to for complex class action work. Frequently represents clients in the pharmaceutical and life sciences sectors.
Band 2
2 Ballard Spahr LLPLitigation: General CommercialUSA 2022 | Band 2 | 4 Years RankedRespected practice with an experienced bench of litigators, excelling in high-stakes general commercial litigation and white-collar criminal defense. 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 Blank Rome LLPLitigation: General CommercialUSA 2022 | Band 2 | 4 Years RankedEstablished group of highly skilled litigators noted for its capabilities in major general commercial disputes. Recognized for its strengths in product liability and environmental litigation, and also regularly sought after for its adept counsel in high-stakes IP cases. Expertise covers construction and infrastructure litigation. Well known for representing clients in the financial services, pharmaceutical, insurance and technology sectors.2 Conrad O'BrienLitigation: General CommercialUSA 2022 | Band 2 | 4 Years RankedConrad O'Brien acted as special counsel to Chester Water Authority (CWA) to resist efforts by the City of Chester to sell CWA to Aqua Pennsylvania. The dispute involved multiple questions under Article 1, Section 27 of the Pennsylvania Constitution and Pennsylvania Municipality Authorities Act, with proceedings before the Court of Common Pleas of Delaware County and the Pennsylvania Commonwealth Court.2 Duane Morris LLPLitigation: General CommercialUSA 2022 | Band 2 | 4 Years RankedBroad litigation team with extensive experience representing clients in class actions before state and federal courts. Renowned for its prowess in securities and white-collar crime cases and also noted for its strengths across IP, product liability and antitrust disputes. Also adept at advising on franchise litigation. Particularly recognized for its representation of clients in the life sciences, technology and financial sectors.2 Fox Rothschild LLPLitigation: General CommercialUSA 2022 | Band 2 | 4 Years RankedHandles multidistrict litigation and class action cases involving the full breadth of business disputes. Highly regarded for its work in IP, trade secrets and professional negligence cases, and offers experienced representation to an impressive client base drawn from a diverse range of sectors, including healthcare, technology and transportation. Enjoys a strong reputation for its strengths in white-collar litigation.2 Hangley Aronchick Segal Pudlin & SchillerLitigation: General CommercialUSA 2022 | Band 2 | 4 Years RankedExcellent litigation firm that exhibits strength in litigating a wide variety of matters at both trial and appellate levels. Noted for its prowess in breach of contract, IP and insurance coverage cases. Also excels in professional negligence and antitrust cases. Frequently represents other law firms, commercial property owners and insurance companies. Expertise covers sectors such as financial services, healthcare, real estate and telecommunications.
Band 3
3 Cozen O'ConnorLitigation: General CommercialUSA 2022 | Band 3 | 4 Years RankedTalented litigation group with a reputation for excellence in insurance defense. Also noted for its adroit handling of antitrust, product liability and professional negligence cases. Also stands out for its work on complex white-collar crime litigation and securities litigation. Acts for a diverse client base that cuts across a wide spectrum of sectors, including healthcare, energy and transportation.
Band 4
4 DLA Piper LLP (US)Litigation: General CommercialUSA 2022 | Band 4 | 2 Years RankedComes 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.4 Holland & Knight LLPLitigation: General CommercialUSA 2022 | Band 4 | 2 Years RankedBroad civil litigation expertise that includes employment disputes, contract claims and cases arising from M&A activity. Attracts a broad roster of clients with its experience in high-stakes class actions and single-plaintiff claims. Also noted for its data privacy capabilities.4 Klehr Harrison Harvey Branzburg LLPLitigation: General CommercialUSA 2022 | Band 4 | 2 Years RankedIncreasingly recognized for its strong team of litigators, whose experience includes trial and ADR proceedings. Acts on a range of civil disputes, including patent disputes, tax litigation and contract claims. Also noted for its employment litigation expertise.4 Schnader Harrison Segal & Lewis LLPLitigation: General CommercialUSA 2022 | Band 4 | 4 Years RankedRespected trial and appellate lawyers with vast experience in general commercial litigation. Adept at advising on product liability cases. Particularly proficient in the healthcare, construction and financial services sectors. Capable of assisting with white-collar crime defense and government investigations.