Litigation: General Commercial
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Bradley’s Litigation Practice Group knows the stakes for your business in every case we litigate. Bradley has more than 225 litigators – comprising nearly half of the firm – who use our firm’s 150+ years of experience nationally and internationally, in a wide expanse of industries, to provide the premier service and value that our clients require, whether trying cases in a courtroom or negotiating settlements in a boardroom.
We approach cases strategically, providing early case assessments for clients that help direct the course of the matter from preliminary dispositive motions and settlement talks through trial and appeal, if necessary. Should a matter proceed to trial, our lawyers leverage our track record of courtroom successes nationwide, including our success in appellate proceedings, to help clients evaluate the risks of litigation and balance those risks against their specific business goals.
Bradley’s Litigation Practice Group handles matters in nearly every substantive area of law that concerns our business clients, including:
- Antitrust and unfair competition
- Arbitration and mediation
- Class actions and mass torts
- Contract disputes and business torts
- Environmental and natural resources
- ERISA and employee benefits
- Government enforcement and investigations
- Intellectual property and trade secrets
- Labor and employment
- Product liability
- Professional negligence
- Healthcare
- White-collar criminal defense
Chambers Review
Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP is known for the strength and depth of its bench, as well as the considerable experience of its senior practitioners. The firm is well versed in a variety of complex commercial matters, including in the pharma, insurance and construction sectors. Toxic tort and product liability disputes are among the team's other areas of expertise. The firm is often sought out for first-impression suits and constitutional challenges, offering notable strengths litigating at both trial and appellate level.
Work Highlights
- Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP acted for Brookwood Development in a property rights dispute brought by the City of Ridgeland.
Strengths
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"Bradley's lawyers are very smart, diligent and impressively strategic in how they work through even the most complex issues."
"Bradley's tireless dedication to responsiveness and service is exceptional."
"Bradley's lawyers are very smart, diligent and impressively strategic in how they work through even the most complex issues."
"Bradley's tireless dedication to responsiveness and service is exceptional."
Notable Practitioners
Roy Campbell maintains a broad civil disputes practice bolstered by notable trial experience. His caseload includes insurance coverage and business tort claims, as well as defending against personal injury and product liability actions.
Michael Bentley is an impressive civil litigator and his broad practice includes multimillion-dollar breach of contract cases, insurance coverage claims and legal malpractice appeals.
"Michael has good strategic sense and is a good writer."
"He is very responsive to our requests and he truly understands how to deliver outstanding client service."
Stephen Thomas has an impressive track record of success in both jury trials and arbitrations. He is particularly noted for his representation of clients such as pharmaceutical companies facing Mississippi Consumer Protection Act suits, while also offering broader antitrust and product liability expertise.
"Stephen is very experienced and knowledgeable."
Margaret Oertling Cupples is an experienced appellate and commercial lawyer who is well regarded for her experience handling complex disputes. She is regularly called upon for her expertise in product liability claims and mass torts.
"She is well recognized and very impressive for her expertise."
Alex Purvis is particularly noted for his insurance coverage expertise, which sees him act for a range of policyholders. His wide-ranging civil litigation expertise also includes banking and product liability disputes.
"Alex is simply the best insurance coverage litigator I have worked with."
William Manuel offers significant experience in major MDLs and single-plaintiff suits involving clients from the financial services and insurance industries, as well as complex employment litigation such as discrimination trials.
"Will has a practical mind."
Simon Bailey is gaining a strong reputation for his work as a litigator at both the trial and appellate stages, representing clients in a range of commercial disputes.
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