Litigation: General Commercial
USA Guide 2024 : Washington
Band 4
About
Provided by Gordon Tilden Thomas & Cordell LLP
At GTTC we limit our practice to complex civil trial work. Our practice focuses on three areas: general commercial litigation; serious personal injury cases, and insurance recovery litigation. The firm is a recognized leader in all three areas.
We prepare every matter, from the beginning, on the assumption it will be tried to verdict. All of our partners are experienced trial lawyers; among them are two Fellows of the American College of Trial Lawyers and a Member of the American Board of Trial Advocates. Viewing the case through the lens of trial serves our clients well, whether or not the case ultimately is tried: even in settlement, success comes only if the team is prepared to win at trial.
The GTTC lawyer you hire is the lawyer who does your work. We have consciously avoided the “pyramid” model, with many junior lawyers reporting to a small number of senior partners. Our partners roll up their sleeves, do the work, and know the facts and law, period.
A lawyer’s greatest asset is his or her judgment—that which is earned predominantly by standing up in court, presenting evidence, and persuading judges and juries. GTTC lawyers exercise judgment by focusing on the client’s ultimate objective and avoiding minor but costly battles that do not advance that objective. Our 22-year track record has proven the value of this approach to our clients.
Chambers Review
Gordon Tilden Thomas & Cordell LLP is renowned for its insurance recovery and personal injury work. A dedicated litigation boutique, the firm has many success stories acting for both defendants and plaintiffs.
Work Highlights
- Gordon Tilden Thomas & Cordell represented former directors and officers of Altierre Corporation in litigation against their D&O insurer, Allied World.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Gordon Tilden Thomas & Cordell has unmatched experience in the most complex of matters."
"Commercial awareness is the firm's strongest suit. They always look for the big picture and understand the impacts on our business."
"Gordon Tilden Thomas & Cordell has unmatched experience in the most complex of matters."
"Commercial awareness is the firm's strongest suit. They always look for the big picture and understand the impacts on our business."
Notable Practitioners
Jeffrey Tilden has a wealth of experience handling a wide range of commercial disputes on behalf of both public and private companies. He offers additional strength in personal injury and insurance recovery litigation.
"Jeff is truly the epitome of a true professional and one of the best lawyers I've met."
"He's a remarkable trial lawyer."
Franklin Cordell focuses his practice on the representation of policyholders in complex insurance recovery litigation. His expertise includes long-tail claims involving environmental property damage and asbestos.
"Frank is a specialist through and through."
"Frank pairs deep litigation experience and insurance coverage knowledge with a rare level of business acumen."