Litigation: General Commercial
USA Guide 2024 : Mississippi
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Provided by Butler Snow LLP
Butler Snow’s Commercial Litigation team handles complex disputes arising from contract and business arrangements for businesses nationwide. Our commercial litigation practice is led by some of the firm's most experienced trial lawyers who have gained regional and national reputations for successfully handling complex commercial litigation, class actions and mass tort matters.
Our experience encompasses a wide range of commercial disputes, including business and shareholder disputes, real estate and oil and gas litigation, insurance claims and coverage, director and officer liability and failed financial institution litigation, breach of contract, breach of warranty, consumer protection, unfair competition, UCC and sales litigation, administrative bid protests, RICO, securities and bankruptcy cases, as well as related class actions.
Recent Work Highlights
- We served as counsel in a parens patriae case brought by the Mississippi Attorney General against an automotive company, and nine other foreign manufacturers, under the MS Consumer Protection Act and the MS Antitrust Act alleging that the automotive company and the other foreign manufacturers conspired to fix the market for automotive wire harness systems.
- We are representing a pharmaceutical company in talcum powder litigation across multiple jurisdictions, including most notably St. Louis City Court and New Jersey state court in Atlantic City, NJ. There are also efforts to consolidate federal filings into an MDL.
Chambers Review
Butler Snow LLP holds a sizable group regularly acting on a range of multidistrict disputes. Outstanding pharmaceutical and medical device product liability practice that commands nationwide respect. Maintains in-depth knowledge of the agrochemical and commercial vehicle markets. Acts in high-level environmental suits and is also noted for its work in the white-collar criminal defense space. Provides first-rate representation for clients at both the trial and appellate level.
Work Highlights
- Butler Snow LLP represented Family Dollar Stores in a class action brought against it regarding a pest infestation in one of its distribution facilities.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"They are probably one of the top defense firms in Mississippi."
"Butler Snow is excellent at identifying key elements, their interactions and interdependencies, and sequencing tactics to maximize potential for success."
"They are probably one of the top defense firms in Mississippi."
"Butler Snow is excellent at identifying key elements, their interactions and interdependencies, and sequencing tactics to maximize potential for success."
Notable Practitioners
Phillip Sykes maintains a broad civil disputes practice, which includes unfair competition, professional liability and environmental litigation.
"Phillip was extremely detailed and explained the case as it was developing."
Barney Robinson commands respect with strength in both trial and appellate proceedings. His practice includes commercial disputes and those involving financial institutions, as well as IP suits and insurance litigation.
Rebecca Wiggs wins praise for her extensive experience in pharmaceutical product liability disputes. She handles trials at a state and federal level, as well as appeals.
La'Verne Edney's practice includes complex disputes arising from the life sciences industry, such as product liability actions, as well as employment and healthcare litigation. She is noted for her impressive trial skills.
"She is very well known and highly respected."
"La'Verne Edney is incredible."
Orlando Richmond is highly recognized for his skills as a trial attorney. He defends state bodies and pharmaceutical companies in mass tort litigations and is also well placed to represent clients in product liability claims.
Phil Abernethy has vast experience as a litigator and is particularly noted for his long-standing construction industry expertise. His practice also includes product liability disputes. In addition to serving as a trial lawyer, he is also noted for his strength as an arbitrator.
"Phil is great to work with."
Ryan Beckett represents clients in commercial litigation including financial disputes and consumer protection cases. He further advises on antitrust matters as well as acting in class actions.
William Gage handles a variety of product liability and Consumer Protection Act disputes, often in relation to pharmaceuticals and medical devices. He is also well equipped to handle mass tort litigation.
Jack Crawford is recognized for his experience in civil litigation, including commercial, financial and antitrust disputes.
"He is a very bright guy."
Ranked Lawyers at
Butler Snow LLP
Mississippi
Members
Provided by Butler Snow LLP
Arthur D. Spratlin, Jr.
Fred E. Bourn III
Meade W. Mitchell
P Ryan Beckett
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