Litigation: General Commercial
USA Guide 2024 : Oregon
Band 2
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Provided by Davis Wright Tremaine LLP
DWT has become one of the predominant firms in Oregon, not only for high-stakes “bet the company” litigation, but also for other types of business cases that do not make the headlines. We recognize the importance of all our clients’ cases. We know how to handle a case efficiently and present winning arguments to judges, juries, and arbitrators. We have achieved successful results for our clients across a broad spectrum of substantive areas including antitrust, financial fraud, shareholder disputes, food and agriculture, bankruptcy, white collar, and health care cases.
Some of our Strengths include:
We try as many or more large, important cases as any other Portland firm. Our trial teams are deep, and our associates benefit from trial experience early in their careers, often first-chairing small- to mid-size cases.
Our appellate team represents clients across the country in high-stakes cases in federal and state appellate courts. In the past year, we have continued to score major appellate victories.
The strongest in the region, our class action team is experienced in handling the unique strategic, procedural, and management challenges class actions present. Our attorneys’ comprehensive experience includes consumer class actions, food safety class actions, and class actions under the Telephone Consumer Protection Act and other federal and state privacy statutes.
Chambers Review
Davis Wright Tremaine is a firm renowned for its skill in complex class action lawsuits, especially on the defence side. The department has worked on cases involving successor liability, financial violations, and false and misleading claims. Alongside this, the team has experience in tortious, IP, food safety and insurance coverage cases. Davis Wright Tremaine represents a rich variety of clients at the top of their game, including from the food, retail and technology industries.
Work Highlights
- Davis Wright Tremaine defended the Kroger Company against class action claims that the labeling on its 'Just Fruit' product is false and misleading.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Davis Wright Tremaine has excellent resources and provides committed, active litigation counsel."
"The firm took the time to understand critical details that strengthened our case."
"Davis Wright Tremaine has excellent resources and provides committed, active litigation counsel."
"The firm took the time to understand critical details that strengthened our case."
Notable Practitioners
Andrew McStay regularly counsels clients in a range of commercial litigation matters including product liability, healthcare and corporate governance disputes. Also highlighted for his trial and appellate expertise.
Kevin Kono is best recognized for his representation of financial services companies and companies in the food and beverages industry, with particular experience in tortious claims and class action litigation.