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With more than 250 attorneys in 15 offices nationwide, Ballard Spahr's Litigation Department is the firm's largest practice. We have compiled an outstanding track record of success in state and federal trial courts, appellate courts, administrative agencies, and arbitration forums.


Our Pennsylvania litigation practice draws from a deep bench of talented litigators to represent clients in cases ranging from securities class actions and contractual disputes to white collar defense and federal and state appeals. What distinguishes our submission is not just the fact that we handled top-tier cases for industry-leading clients. It’s not simply that our matters demonstrate a strong and varied bench of litigation talent, an impressive range of skill, and a demonstrated ability to innovate. What sets the Ballard submission apart is that we are not putting forward a single matter that wasn’t handled entirely by Pennsylvania litigators.


Our approach to litigation is simple and pragmatic—and it begins by identifying what success means to the client. Sometimes victory means a trial win. Other times, it means an advantageous and creative settlement or use of alternative dispute resolution. Our litigators have the skill and experience to lay out the options, create a winning strategy, and go the distance.

Chambers Review

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Litigation: Securities - Pennsylvania
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What the team is known for

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. 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.

Work Highlights

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  • Ballard Spahr represented Prestamos CDFI LLC in a nationwide putative class action alleging that Prestamos failed to distribute approved Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans to certain approved borrowers.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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M Norman Goldberger
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M Norman Goldberger
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Band 1

Norman Goldberger comes recommended as a leading civil litigator. His multifaceted commercial practice includes securities and derivatives disputes, as well as advice on investigations.

David Axelrod
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David Axelrod
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Band 2

David Axelrod is noted for his expertise advising both companies and individuals facing external investigations and proceedings by organizations such as the SEC and DOJ. He is also noted for his civil litigation capabilities.

Stephen J Kastenberg
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Stephen J Kastenberg
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Band 3

Stephen Kastenberg is a distinguished attorney who is held in particularly high regard for his expertise in antitrust matters.

"Stephen is an out-of-the-box thinker; he's really smart, strategic and results-oriented."

"He is a real specialist in litigation strategy and antitrust matters."

Ranked Lawyers at
Ballard Spahr LLP

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Pennsylvania

Litigation: Securities

M Norman Goldberger
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M Norman Goldberger
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Band 1
David Axelrod
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David Axelrod
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Band 2

Pennsylvania: Philadelphia & Surrounds

Litigation: General Commercial

Stephen J Kastenberg
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Stephen J Kastenberg
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Band 3

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