Litigation: General Commercial: Highly Regarded
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212 836 8000Chambers Review
Arnold & Porter boasts a full-service litigation group fielding significant experience across civil disputes. The firm represents an impressive roster of financial clients, alongside considerable expertise representing clients in the pharmaceutical and wider life sciences sector. It demonstrates particular strength in commercial disputes arising from product liability and mass tort issues, with demonstrable experience in taking cases to trial. It is also adept at handling securities disputes, including class actions, transactional litigation and MBS-related claims.
Work Highlights
- Arnold & Porter represented Samsung Electronics America in a lawsuit filed by Cablevision claiming that it breached a contractual indemnification provision when it refused to indemnify Cablevision on a claim by TiVo Corporation that cable television set-top boxes provided to Cablevision by Samsung infringe certain of TiVo's patents.
Strengths
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"The team is incredibly diligent, client service-oriented and willing to go the extra mile for their clients."
"The team is incredibly diligent, client service-oriented and willing to go the extra mile for their clients."
Notable Practitioners
Cochair of Arnold & Porter's litigation group James Herschlein is noted for his widespread commercial disputes experience, including contractual litigation, intellectual property suits and product liability matters.
"He has a very good courtroom presence. He's a commercial, strategic and efficient litigator."
"Jim is a total pro."