Litigation: General Commercial
USA Guide 2024 : New York: Upstate
Band 2
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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 LLP has a robust and broad business litigation practice supported by a large team of experienced attorneys. Its lawyers assist clients with a wide variety of commercial cases, particularly in the areas of real estate, financial services and healthcare. The team is also noted for its work in shareholder and personal injury class actions. The firm's upstate offices are in Rochester, Buffalo and Albany. The firm has a particular talent for mass tort litigation.
Work Highlights
- Nixon Peabody secured the dismissal of a fraudulent breach of fiduciary claim against R.L. Polk & Co, its affiliates and outside directors arising out of a self-tender.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Nixon Peabody has the right people in place to deal with a variety of unforeseen issues that arise throughout the course of litigation."
"The firm houses a solid and ambitious team."
"The experience with the group has been excellent. They are very much on top of things and so proactive too."
"Nixon Peabody has the right people in place to deal with a variety of unforeseen issues that arise throughout the course of litigation."
"The firm houses a solid and ambitious team."
"The experience with the group has been excellent. They are very much on top of things and so proactive too."
Notable Practitioners
Carolyn Nussbaum maintains a formidable reputation as one of the leading litigators in the market. She is sought out by clients for her expertise in highly complex disputes work, particularly securities and broader financial services litigation.
"Carolyn is good at spotting issues. She's efficient and adaptable."
"She is someone who I am super comfortable with. Carolyn is very respected."
Andrew Rose adeptly handles a wide array of commercial disputes, including breach of contract claims and intellectual property litigation. He has experience advising clients in the tech, telecom and healthcare sectors.
Richard McGuirk enjoys a robust reputation for his broad commercial disputes practice. He is held in particularly high esteem for his abilities in securities litigation.
"Rick is fabulous on complex mandates and is extremely responsive."
Ranked Lawyers at
Nixon Peabody LLP
New York: Upstate