Our Commercial Litigation practice is trial driven and built for high-stakes disputes – bringing first-chair trial readiness, clear storytelling in complex matters, and coordinated strategy across jurisdictions and forums. We combine disciplined motion practice, integrated appellate and class action defense capabilities, and pragmatic counseling aligned with business objectives, from early case assessment through trial, appeal, and enforcement.

At its core, the practice is centered on trial advocacy. Our litigators are known not only for strategic pre-litigation counseling and motion practice, but for their readiness and ability to take cases to verdict. We consistently deploy first chair trial teams in state and federal courts nationwide, frequently litigating matters in the most challenging jurisdictions. This trial focus shapes every stage of representation, informing discovery strategy, expert development, and resolution decision making.

We handle the full spectrum of commercial disputes, including breach of contract, business torts, class actions, shareholder and fiduciary litigation, post-closing and M&A disputes, fraud allegations, and other complex business conflicts. We represent clients on both sides of the docket – defending against claims and pursuing affirmative litigation to protect and advance their business interests in matters that frequently involve high stakes, enterprise-threatening exposure, novel legal questions, or parallel proceedings spanning multiple forums. Our litigators are particularly experienced at coordinating litigation strategy across trial courts, appellate courts, arbitrations, and regulatory or investigative proceedings.

A defining strength of our practice is our ability to translate complex facts and legal issues into clear and persuasive narratives. Our litigators are adept at mastering detailed commercial records, working closely with witnesses and experts, and presenting cases in a way that resonates with judges, juries, and arbitrators. 

Our team is also notable for our strength in class action and mass dispute defense. Our litigators have extensive experience defeating class certification, narrowing claims at the dispositive motion stage, and prevailing on appeal in cases where plaintiffs seek to aggregate individualized issues into class-wide liability. This experience is closely tied to the firm’s broader appellate capabilities, which are frequently integrated into trial-level strategy to preserve and advance winning arguments through appeal.

Beyond courtroom advocacy, our practice emphasizes pragmatic and strategic counseling. Our lawyers work closely with business leaders and in-house teams to assess risk, evaluate litigation alternatives, and make decisions aligned with broader commercial objectives. Whether pursuing aggressive litigation, positioning for early resolution, or managing disputes alongside ongoing commercial relationships, the focus remains on achieving outcomes that make sense from both a legal and business perspective.