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Morrison & Foerster is no stranger to complex, high-stakes disputes. Our clients, whether they are Fortune 100 multinationals or early-stage tech companies, turn to us for help with their most difficult legal issues. 

We work closely with them to understand their businesses, identify potential areas of legal exposure, devise strategies to manage risk, and, where appropriate, resolve disputes short of trial. If it comes to trial, Morrison & Foerster litigators win. Our clients have prevailed in hundreds of cases before judges and juries.

With more than 50 litigators based in its New York office, Morrison & Foerster handles the most complex and demanding litigation and appellate matters for clients at all levels of federal and state courts in New York

  • General Commercial
  • Intellectual Property
  • Securities
  • Antitrust
  • White Collar Crime & Government Investigations
  • Products Liability
  • Class Action Defense
  • Unfair Competition
  • Privacy
  • Trade Secrets Litigation

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Litigation: Securities - New York

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What the Team is Known For

Morrison Foerster houses an accomplished group of trial lawyers with broad civil litigation expertise, which includes handling high-value privacy, IP and product liability disputes. It regularly defends against class actions, including antitrust, securities and consumer cases. The firm has a growing presence in securities litigation, with significant victories in class actions and M&A proceedings. It acts for an impressive roster of technology giants, alongside roles for major retail companies, manufacturers and financial institutions.

Work Highlights

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  • Morrison Foerster continued to defend Northrop Grumman in multiple actions seeking damages in excess of $1 billion for environmental and toxic tort claims grounded in historical aeronautical manufacturing work in New York.

Strengths

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"They are able to make strategic decisions and get down to the thorny details. They're also client-focused and able to deliver things quickly and on time."

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"The team is very responsive. They go above and beyond to deliver fast and comprehensive service and solutions."

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Notable Practitioners

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Jamie A. Levitt
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Jamie A. Levitt
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Jamie Levitt has a broad civil disputes practice that includes representing clients in traditional securities class actions and post-merger litigation, as well as shareholder disputes arising out of bankruptcy proceedings.

"Jamie is a fabulous courtroom lawyer who commands great respect from opposing counsel and judges. She is fantastic on her feet."

"She's a force of nature, really thoughtful and a real leader."

"She has strong substantive knowledge and communicates well, both in writing and orally."

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