Litigation: General Commercial
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Bartlit Beck is a standout litigation boutique renowned for its expertise in the commercial litigation space and much sought after for its capabilities in highly complex class actions and multidistrict matters. The team possesses deep expertise in areas such as product liability, mass torts, securities, antitrust and IP, and represents top clients from the financial services, technology, chemical and pharmaceutical sectors. It features an exceptional roster of talented attorneys with an impressive track record of success at trial.
Work Highlights
- Bartlit Beck acted as multi-state trial counsel to FedEx Ground Package System in several cases relating to motor carrier accidents.
Strengths
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"Bartlit Beck has unparalleled depth in the talent of its lawyers and a proven ability to develop litigators into trial lawyers."
"I trust them with our biggest and most risky, complex litigation. They're excellent and they are true trial lawyers."
"They are talented attorneys who handle cases efficiently. Each attorney is extremely talented, always ahead of schedule and doesn't waste resources, and their work with experts is exemplary."
"Bartlit Beck has unparalleled depth in the talent of its lawyers and a proven ability to develop litigators into trial lawyers."
"I trust them with our biggest and most risky, complex litigation. They're excellent and they are true trial lawyers."
"They are talented attorneys who handle cases efficiently. Each attorney is extremely talented, always ahead of schedule and doesn't waste resources, and their work with experts is exemplary."
Notable Practitioners
Philip Beck is a widely respected trial and appellate lawyer who draws on longstanding experience in big-ticket civil disputes. His practice includes defending against product liability, civil fraud and breach of duty claims.
"Philip has a phenomenal reputation."
Adam Hoeflich boasts an expert civil litigation practice that sees him defend against major class actions and individual claims, including cross-border mandates. He offers experience in complex securities disputes.
"He is a tremendous litigator."
"Adam is an absolute pro. He knows the relevant law and the realities of litigating cases before different courts and judges."
Rebecca Weinstein Bacon is a noted trial lawyer who regularly handles a wide range of civil disputes, with recent experience representing employers and higher education sector clients.
"She is a very talented trial lawyer who is very well respected in the market."
Sean Gallagher is a respected litigator noted for his expertise in handling large class actions, including those with product liability and breach of fiduciary aspects.
"Sean is a very effective trial lawyer."
"He is a rising star."
Katherine Swift is an experienced product liability and mass tort litigator, and trial lawyer.
"Katherine is a rising star."
"She handles some high-profile and complex work."
Ranked Lawyers at
Bartlit Beck LLP
Illinois