Litigation: General Commercial
USA Guide 2024 : Wisconsin
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Provided by Foley & Lardner LLP
Foley & Lardner's litigation team is a force to be reckoned with — highly sophisticated, aggressive, and effective. When you choose Foley to represent you in court, you gain unrivaled support of a team that is not only trial-ready but boasts a proven track record of success.
We tackle the toughest, most complex, and thorniest issues from high-stakes class actions to defending our clients in high-profile consumer protection cases. We routinely win bet-the-company cases, and also preserve and protect individual interests. Regardless of the complexity or time sensitivity, we are ready to swiftly step in, develop a tailored litigation strategy, navigate media attention, and work with you to get the best possible result, including through to trial. Our approach is hard-hitting, and we do whatever it takes to defeat our opponents and steadfastly advocate for our clients’ interests.
Our focus is firmly centered on achieving the business outcome that is right for our clients. We have the tenacity and experience to be in the courtroom ensuring that every aspect of your case, from injunction to trial to appeal, is handled with utmost care and diligence. With a wealth of seasoned litigators, we possess the knowledge and skills to understand your business and its unique challenges. We grasp the nuances and norms of every industry, allowing us to tailor our strategies to best serve our clients’ specific needs.
Chambers Review
Foley & Lardner LLP is a market leader in the commercial litigation arena, undertaking a variety of complex disputes, including antitrust, IP, securities, bankruptcy and real estate. The firm has a deep bench of talented litigators and excels in class action cases and appellate matters. It combines a strong regional presence with a national reach.
Work Highlights
- Foley & Lardner LLP defended Johnson Controls in a number of claims relating to its acquisition of Tyco International, including allegations the company and its directors avoided taxes through the inversion transaction and wrongfully put the tax burden on certain shareholders.
Strengths
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"They can handle all kinds of complex commercial litigation and government investigations and provide excellent quality of service."
"They can handle all kinds of complex commercial litigation and government investigations and provide excellent quality of service."
Notable Practitioners
James Clark is a highly respected litigator who offers clients a wealth of experience in commercial litigation, including product liability, antitrust and trade secrets matters. He is further well reputed for his experience in ADR.
"Jim is an excellent lawyer and is one of the deans of the Milwaukee litigation world."
Thomas Shriner Jr is a longstanding expert in complex litigation and appellate work, with clients turning to him for his strengths in a broad array of commercial disputes.
"He is a constitutional scholar as well as a commercial litigator. I have nothing but positive things to say about him."
Andrew Wronski is noted for his adeptness in disputes concerning federal and state securities law, commercial fraud matters and shareholder class actions.
"He has excellent, spot-on judgement and is one of the smartest lawyers I know."
James McKeown is an accomplished litigator with a reputation for handling antitrust disputes and class actions. He is also active in representing clients in patent infringement mandates, with a client roster featuring consumer goods and medical device companies.
"He’s one of the top antitrust litigators in the state."
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Industries
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