Litigation: General Commercial
USA Guide 2024 : New York: Upstate
Band 2
About
Provided by Barclay Damon LLP
Barclay Damon’s Commercial Litigation & Complex Trials Practice Area consists of a deep bench of trial-tested attorneys, representing a diverse clientele, from multinational corporations to emerging start-ups and high net-worth individuals, in federal and state courts across the United States, as well as in arbitration, regulatory, and administrative tribunals.
Our litigation team has a deep understanding of the complex business challenges our clients face. We go beyond simply responding to disputes. We proactively assess potential issues and offer strategic planning to maximize beneficial outcomes. And because we understand the risks and financial burden of litigation, we explore creative strategies to resolve disputes early and outside of court whenever possible. But when a trial is needed to secure a win, our litigators are skilled trial lawyers known for delivering compelling arguments and obtaining verdicts in our clients’ favor.
The practice area is known for its:
- exceptional case results and satisfaction of client objectives
- early case assessment with attention to strengths, challenges, and strategic planning
- practical, solution-based guidance and litigation service
- top-down commitment to ethics in the practice of law
- cost-effective matter staffing and value-added retainer agreements
Chambers Review
Barclay Damon LLP has a strong civil litigation practice with an impressive presence in the Buffalo market, advising on a range of commercial disputes for public and private companies. The firm covers a range of cases encompassing payment issues, contracts, construction and energy. It is also regularly called upon for its strengths in representing corporations of all sizes, as well as individuals, before the courts and in alternative dispute resolution.
Work Highlights
- Barclay Damon successfully obtained a $16.8 million jury verdict on behalf of John and Cindy Girolametti, 43 South Street LLC and Party Depot as plaintiffs in a five-week trial against the City of Danbury, Connecticut and one of its building officials concerning permitting and construction at 43 South Street in Danbury.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Barclay Damon is a very strong firm that provides great responsiveness."
"Barclay Damon is a very strong firm that provides great responsiveness."
Notable Practitioners
Jon Devendorf advises both corporate clients and individuals on disputes concerning issues such as commercial contracts, securities and financial matters.
Ranked Lawyers at
Barclay Damon LLP
New York: Upstate
Members
Provided by Barclay Damon LLP
Brad Gallagher
Chris Harrigan
Christina Verone Juliano
Colm Ryan
David Burch
Doug Nash
Frank Heller
Glenn Pezzulo
Jim Domagalski
Jim Evans
Jim Milbrand
Head of Department
Joe Porcello
Joe Stanganelli
Head of Department
John Cook
John Langan
Kevin Newman
Kevin Roe
Kevin Szczepanski
Lee Alcott
Linda Clark
Mark Whitford
Matthew Larkin
Michael Murphy
Michael Nicholson
Mike Ferdman
Nick DiCesare
Patty Naughton
Paul Sanders
Peter Marlette
Rob Liddell
Rob Thorpe
Robert Barrer
Roy Rotenberg
Teresa Bennett
Tom Cronmiller
Tony Piazza
Clients
Provided by Barclay Damon LLP
Brookfield Renewable Energy Group
Cayuga Nation of New York
Columbus McKinnon Company
Eastern Generation, LLC
Ingersoll Rand Inc.
NRG Energy
National Grid
Reckitt Benckiser, Inc.
SBA Communications
Syracuse University
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