Litigation: General Commercial
USA Guide 2024 : Connecticut
Band 3
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Provided by Verrill Dana, LLP
Our trial attorneys have represented clients in complex business disputes in state and federal trials and appellate courts, administrative tribunals, and alternative dispute resolution proceedings across the country.
There are cases in which a trial is necessary, but we know an early case analysis and strategic plan can provide the opportunity for an early successful resolution, avoiding litigation altogether. We work with our clients to develop a comprehensive plan to manage risk effectively, budget costs, and achieve their goals.
The types of business and government regulatory disputes we have handled include:
- Antitrust
- Bankruptcy and creditor's rights
- Civil, Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act (RICO)
- Complex contract
- Consumer class actions
- Corporate governance and fiduciary duty
- Data privacy and security breach
- Employment
- The Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA), benefits, and pension litigation
- False Claims Act/qui tam actions
- Fraud and unfair/deceptive trade practices
- Health care, including federal anti-kickback and Stark Law claims
- Insurance
- Intellectual Property: copyright, trademark litigation, and patent litigation
- Mergers and acquisitions (M&A) litigation
- Securities litigation and regulatory proceedings
- Shareholder litigation
- Tax
- Trade secret
- Unfair competition
- White collar crime and regulatory defense
Chambers Review
Verrill Dana offers recognized expertise in complex commercial litigation pertaining to a wide array of industries, including healthcare, real estate and hedge funds. Areas of strength include antitrust disputes, contractual disputes and IP law. The group has additional experience in tax controversy, employment litigation and class action defense.
Notable Practitioners
Frank Silvestri offers his clients decades of experience acting in a range of civil disputes. His expertise covers antitrust issues and breach of fiduciary duty claims.