Litigation: General Commercial
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Provided by Phillips Lytle LLP
Phillips Lytle's litigation practice is recognized nationally for its outstanding trial and appellate work. We have a sophisticated team of commercial litigators who have extensive experience in all phases of business disputes, including those involving banking, contracts, sales and product distribution, services, financing, construction, insurance coverage, joint ventures, employment, franchising, licensing, leasing, land use, real estate finance and development, energy, trusts, charitable organizations, shareholder and partnership disputes, consumer finance defense, professional liability and machinery/technology warranties.
Phillips Lytle's litigation experience includes handling commercial matters throughout the country in both trial and appellate courts, in the Federal and State judicial systems and before arbitration panels.
Chambers Review
Phillips Lytle LLP has a standout litigation practice with capabilities across a broad range of commercial disputes. The firm fields an excellent bench of litigators with extensive experience at trial and appellate levels. The team's expertise includes insurance coverage, construction, employment and contractual disputes. It is also noted for its strength in white-collar criminal litigation and government investigations.
Work Highlights
- Phillips Lytle represented Dow Chemical Company in a number of water contamination cases filed by water providers in Long Island.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Phillips Lytle's staff is highly skilled at handling all types of litigation."
"The quality of the firm's work is consistently high."
"They were very connected and responsive to needs throughout the process."
"Phillips Lytle's staff is highly skilled at handling all types of litigation."
"The quality of the firm's work is consistently high."
"They were very connected and responsive to needs throughout the process."
Notable Practitioners
Edward Bloomberg draws on almost four decades of experience to advise clients facing complex commercial disputes. He offers expertise in litigation involving healthcare, insurance and intellectual property, among other areas.
Kenneth Manning maintains a distinguished reputation for his wealth of experience in handling high-stakes litigation. He advises on a wide variety of commercial disputes including class actions.
"Kenneth is a superior strategist with extensive relationships. He is a power lawyer capable of directing any litigation matter."
"Ken is a world-class attorney."
Kevin English's practice features significant strengths in commercial disputes. Clients regularly turn to him to advise on breach of contract claims and wider corporate litigation, among other matters.
"Kevin is someone I think highly of. He is a tough litigator who is practical and approaches cases well."
John Schmidt continues to assist with a broad range of contentious matters. Clients call upon his abilities across the gamut of commercial litigation and white-collar criminal cases.
"John is a skilled, tenacious litigator who you want in your corner."
Preston Zarlock maintains a solid reputation for his abilities as a tenacious litigator. He frequently acts for clients in commercial disputes and class actions, with experience handling product liability and insurance coverage matters.
"Preston provides dedication and expertise and is a pleasure to work with."
"He is razor-sharp, thoughtful and creative."
"He is a great litigator. He is able to quickly assess complex issues and develop practical and cost-efficient plans for resolution. He's clear, concise and responsive."
Craig Leslie has a broad base of commercial litigation expertise, including cases involving product liability, bankruptcy and insurance issues. He leads the litigation group and co-leads the appellate practice at Phillips Lytle LLP.
"Craig is a very strong trial lawyer."
"Craig is terrific to work with and is a valued work partner."
"I would recommend him to everybody."
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