Litigation: General Commercial
USA Guide 2024 : Rhode Island
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Provided by Nixon Peabody LLP
Litigation typically accounts for the largest part of a company’s legal spend. We never lose sight of the disruption and cost of these disputes to our clients. We control cost without compromise, collaborating with clients throughout to ensure that legal and business decisions are compatible—from early case evaluation to strategy development, budgeting and, if required, to trial. Trial should be a last resort. We make aggressive use of early case assessment, evaluating all options including mediation, arbitration, settlement and trial to provide the most efficient and effective means possible for our clients to reach a positive outcome. When trial is the best course of action, we assess the risk, develop a strategy, pursue aggressively and focus on a winning result.
Our winning record in cases tried to verdict or judgment is exceptional, and our record of resolving cases by dispositive motion, thus avoiding unnecessary litigation in the early stages is likewise outstanding. We are also adept at negotiating settlements and working collaboratively with other defense counsel in multiparty cases.
Chambers Review
Nixon Peabody acts for clients in many sectors, including construction, financial services, higher education and manufacturing. Handles high-profile cases relating to issues such as real estate, environment, insurance and product liability. Noted for its strength in both civil and criminal proceedings.
Work Highlights
- Nixon Peabody acted for Shell in a major litigation in which the State of Rhode Island seeks to hold several oil and gas companies financially responsible for the adverse impacts of climate change.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Nixon Peabody has been able to provide the right legal specialist for each of the different circumstances that we've encountered."
"Nixon Peabody has been able to provide the right legal specialist for each of the different circumstances that we've encountered."
Notable Practitioners
Armando Batastini maintains a varied caseload, including breach of contract claims, shareholder litigation and real estate disputes. He also leads the distressed commercial debt litigation team.
"We appreciated Armando's skill and collegiality."
Jeffrey Brenner's practice covers a wide variety of commercial litigation, with particular expertise defending clients in land use, construction and real estate development claims.
"Jeffrey is an excellent attorney. He's responsive and knowledgeable."
"Incredibly practical and a complete gentleman who does a great job for clients."
Steven Richard represents public sector bodies and educational institutions in an array of contentious matters, with experience ranging from sensitive employment claims to licensing disputes.
"We have appreciated Steve's responsiveness and the breadth of his knowledge and experience."
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