Litigation: General Commercial
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About
Provided by Goldman Ismail Tomaselli Brennan & Baum LLP
Goldman Ismail handles an extensive array of high-profile commercial matters. In recent years, these cases have included securities disputes, breach-of-contract litigation, fraud and non-compete matters, and ERISA arbitrations. Our approach to commercial cases combines our technical, financial, and scientific expertise with our intense focus on trial-ready themes to achieve the best possible results for our clients. Goldman Ismail has been recognized for its outstanding commercial litigation practice in Legal 500, Chambers, and LMG Life Sciences. In addition to our renowned defense of pharmaceutical companies, we have litigated in federal, state, and appellate courts on behalf of Fortune Global 500 corporations, as well as public and closely held companies, on a variety of issues. Whatever the company, whatever the problem, our collective and individual mastery of the case and its subject matter enables us to craft comprehensive legal and business strategies that achieve our clients’ commercial and legal objectives.
Chambers Review
Goldman Ismail Tomaselli Brennan & Baum is a well-regarded litigation practice particularly noted for its nationwide strength in product liability and mass tort matters. The firm also offers expertise in IP disputes, including patent infringement claims. It represents a number of household names in the pharmaceutical space, drawing on significant trial strength and scientific expertise. It also represents major clients in the entertainment, sports, technology and retail industries.
Work Highlights
- Goldman Ismail served as lead counsel on behalf of Chicago Cubs in a complaint alleging violations of the Telephone Consumer Protection Act on behalf of a purported class of individuals who allegedly received texts despite opting out of text messaging alerts.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"I'm extremely impressed with the team. They are fantastically prepared and extremely effective. The legal team addresses issues promptly and thoroughly, tapping additional expertise as needed."
"They have an extraordinary reputation for winning cases."
"The firm is at the cutting edge of legal strategy. They are tremendous tacticians and writers and are quite creative in solving problems, both legal and business."
"I'm extremely impressed with the team. They are fantastically prepared and extremely effective. The legal team addresses issues promptly and thoroughly, tapping additional expertise as needed."
"They have an extraordinary reputation for winning cases."
"The firm is at the cutting edge of legal strategy. They are tremendous tacticians and writers and are quite creative in solving problems, both legal and business."
Notable Practitioners
Tarek Ismail brings his expert trial practice to bear in a range of high-value civil disputes, including defending against product liability class actions and handling antitrust litigation.
"Tarek is an excellent leader who provides practical advice based on his extensive trial experience. I value his judgment."
"Tarek is one of the top trial lawyers in the country."
Shayna Cook is an experienced trial lawyer noted for her considerable strength acting for major pharmaceutical and medical device manufacturers in multidistrict litigation.
"Shayna stands out as a very strong trial lawyer with a lot of strategic thought."
Emma Ross is increasingly recognized for her litigation expertise, with particular strength representing pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
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