Litigation: General Commercial: The Elite
USA Guide 2024 : New York
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Susman Godfrey is an expert commercial litigation boutique offering deep expertise in representing plaintiffs and defendants in high-stakes disputes across a range of industries, including the financial services, energy and technology sectors. The firm fields a strong group of trial lawyers who regularly appear in bench and jury trials, as well as alternative dispute resolution and appellate proceedings. Its lawyers possess extensive experience advising on financial fraud disputes, antitrust matters and wider high-value class action claims.
Work Highlights
- Susman Godfrey represented Dominion Voting Systems, who sued numerous individual and media defendants for promoting, endorsing and broadcasting claims that Dominion had committed and contributed to election fraud in the 2020 Presidential Election. The firm achieved a $787.5 million settlement with Fox News.
Strengths
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"The firm provides first-rate, professional and responsive service levels. Associates are uniformly sharp, well prepared and ready to litigate."
"The attorneys take the time to understand our business and industry, and I have been consistently impressed with the firm's ability to handle complex and sophisticated matters."
"Susman Godfrey is among the strongest and most sophisticated litigation counsel for complex matters."
"The firm provides first-rate, professional and responsive service levels. Associates are uniformly sharp, well prepared and ready to litigate."
"The attorneys take the time to understand our business and industry, and I have been consistently impressed with the firm's ability to handle complex and sophisticated matters."
"Susman Godfrey is among the strongest and most sophisticated litigation counsel for complex matters."
Notable Practitioners
Bill Carmody receives excellent reviews for his courtroom work, and frequently acts in high-stakes trials, representing defendants, single plaintiffs and class plaintiffs in diverse civil disputes.
"We consider Bill to be one of the leading trial lawyers and strategists in the country."
"Bill takes charge and moves everything forward. He really is extraordinary, one of a kind. When Bill walks into the room, he is in charge and everybody knows it."
"His ability to quickly analyze complex facts, distill them into a cogent story, and then explain it in a way so that everyone agrees with him sets him apart."
Jacob Buchdahl maintains a broad commercial disputes practice which encompasses IP litigation, class actions and shareholder activism. He is noted in particular for his trial expertise.
"His mind is sharp as a trap and he has complete command of the courtroom. More impressive yet is his skill and ability as a strategist and tactician."
"Jake is an exceptionally quick study of complicated cases. He's got a very savvy business sense and understands what will and won't matter at trial."
"He shows great strategic vision and seamless team management. He has a great calm disposition for clients and judges, which also has the effect of disarming adversaries."
Shawn Rabin garners excellent reviews for his work at trial. His experience includes major class actions and contract disputes, as well as antitrust litigation.
"Shawn has a brilliant intellect and is always a pleasure to work with. Judges and juries love him."
"Shawn is among the most intelligent, capable and service-oriented litigators I have ever worked with."
"He provides advice that combines first-class intellect with a savvy commercial understanding and a strategically astute approach."
Stephen Shackelford is an accomplished litigator highly sought after to handle a raft of high-stakes commercial disputes and is highly praised for his trial skill.
"Stephen is a brilliant attorney, as we have seen time and time again. He demonstrates unwavering commitment to our cases and an unshakeable resolve."
"He is a problem-solver who brings both intelligence and creativity to every process."
"He has an artful, calm demeanor that presents extremely well in court. He doesn't lose his cool, ever."
Mark Musico is recognized for his trial and appellate capabilities representing both corporate and individual clients in a variety of industries, including finance and technology.
"Mark is super smart and an amazing storyteller. He has a brilliant mind."
"He is really sharp, has an excellent manner and is pretty unflappable."
Ranked Lawyers at
Susman Godfrey LLP
New York