Litigation: General Commercial: The Elite
USA Guide 2024 : Florida
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Provided by Berger Singerman
Berger Singerman’s Dispute Resolution Team has earned its reputation for successfully and efficiently handling a wide variety of complex commercial litigation matters from pre-suit investigation and counseling through every stage of litigation including through trial and appeal. Members of the Team have tried hundreds of significant jury and non-jury trials to verdict and judgment. In 2013, the Dispute Resolution Team was honored to win Litigation Department of the Year (general litigation, mid-size firm category) by the Daily Business Review. The award recognizes law firms that help clients achieve the satisfactory resolution of legal disputes in the private and public sectors.
Berger Singerman routinely practices in state and federal courts in Florida and across the country. Its attorneys also regularly practice in alternative dispute resolution forums, including mediation and arbitration. Team members have handled disputes exceeding a billion dollars in controversy. Team members are committed to delivering appropriately aggressive litigation and creative dispute resolution and strive to reach the best resolution for the client at the earliest practicable moment in the case.
Berger Singerman represents regional, national and international clients from entrepreneurs to Fortune 500 companies.
Chambers Review
Berger Singerman offers clients a depth of expertise across a range of commercial litigation. The firm possesses experience in high-stakes litigation relating to bankruptcy, fraud and shareholder disputes, among other areas. It maintains a fine reputation for its work in real estate and environmental-related litigation. The team is also regularly called upon for its strengths in insurance and product liability suits. Berger Singerman has particular strength in its three southern Florida offices, with additional presence in the northern part of the state from its Tallahassee office, and clients range from household-name corporations to individuals.
Work Highlights
- Berger Singerman represented Coca-Cola in a putative class action alleging violations of the Florida Deceptive and Unfair Trade Practices Act, violations of warranties under the Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act, and other consumer protection statutes in connection with marketing of Fanta brand products.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The firm is great in commercial litigation."
"Berger Singerman is a good firm."
"Berger Singerman have good trial lawyers."
"The firm is great in commercial litigation."
"Berger Singerman is a good firm."
"Berger Singerman have good trial lawyers."
Notable Practitioners
Mitchell Berger enjoys an excellent reputation for his handling of commercial disputes. He cochairs Berger Singerman and represents clients at trial and appellate level.
"He is a prominent lawyer."
"He is plugged in to the Florida courts."
"Mitchell is a good veteran litigator."
James Gassenheimer maintains a varied litigation practice, including commercial contract, real estate and insurance disputes.
"James is an outstanding litigation attorney. He is an adept commercial lawyer who understands our issues. He is also an extremely hard worker."
"James is a tenacious litigator."
Leonard Samuels has notable experience handling a wide array of business litigation, including breach of contract and restrictive covenant disputes.
"Leonard is a thorough professional."
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