Litigation: General Commercial
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About
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Winston’s Chicago litigation practice is well-known in the Chicagoland area and nationally as having the deepest and most active bench of trial lawyers in Illinois. We have across-the-board strength with leading practitioners in general commercial, class action, securities, antitrust, intellectual property, professional liability, product liability, white collar criminal defense, appellate law, and international arbitration.
Our litigators are some of the most seasoned in the industry, bringing extensive courtroom experience that enables us to spot outcome-determinative legal issues earlier so we can prepare compelling arguments that support our clients’ positions. Our long history of taking cases to trial―and winning—gives our clients tremendous settlement leverage with their adversaries and confidence in a successful outcome if and when they go to trial. We litigate seamlessly from state jurisdictions like our “home court” of Cook County to federal court in any other part of the country.
Our attorneys represent clients in their most crucial matters, including bet-the-company cases, cases with exposure in the hundreds of millions of dollars, and headline-grabbing cases making news across the world.
Chambers Review
Winston & Strawn has a distinguished litigation practice noted for its impressive commercial expertise. The firm is sought after by corporations and individuals across various industries, including financial services, telecommunications and insurance. It features a team of outstanding litigators with decades of experience handling complex issues, including antitrust and product liability disputes. The firm boasts an impressive cross-border capacity.
Work Highlights
- Winston & Strawn represented Fox News and Fox Corporation in multibillion-dollar defamation lawsuits brought by US Dominion Voting Systems.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Winston & Strawn are extraordinarily qualified and have deep resources to meet extremely tight time frames. The team is extremely responsive."
"They keep us informed of significant case developments."
"Winston is very adept at handling complex, sophisticated matters. It's a well-rounded team with many specialties that excels at client service."
"Winston & Strawn are extraordinarily qualified and have deep resources to meet extremely tight time frames. The team is extremely responsive."
"They keep us informed of significant case developments."
"Winston is very adept at handling complex, sophisticated matters. It's a well-rounded team with many specialties that excels at client service."
Notable Practitioners
Dan Webb is acclaimed for his market-leading litigation practice, which includes impressive civil and criminal trial capabilities.
"He is a spectacular litigator. He has achieved a high-profile status and has a stellar reputation."
"He is an excellent lawyer who is involved in high-profile work."
"Dan is the best trial lawyer in America."
Kimball Anderson is recognized for his commercial disputes practice, which includes litigation involving breach of contract and the theft of trade secrets.
"Kimball works on high-profile cases."
Samantha Lerner has a broad base of commercial disputes expertise alongside considerable strength in intellectual property cases. She is cochair of Winston & Strawn LLP's complex commercial litigation practice and co-leads the Chicago litigation group.
Ranked Lawyers at
Winston & Strawn LLP
Illinois
Members
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Christopher Essig
Christopher Murphy
Dan Blouin
Eric White
Head of Department
Gordon Dobie
Jeffrey Huelskamp
Joe Motto
Julia Johnson
Larry Desideri
Linda Coberly
Maureen Rurka
Michael Skokna
Reid Smith
Rex Sessions
Ronald Rothstein
Samantha Lerner
Head of Department
Samuel Mendenhall
Saranya Raghavan
Scott Ahmad
Scott Glauberman
Sean Suber
Sean Wieber
Sharon Desh
Stephen D'Amore
Thomas Weber
Tom Reynolds
Tom Walsh
Head of Department
William O'Neil
Clients
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Arthur J. Gallagher & Co.
Avanzalia Solar S.L.
Fox News Network LLC
Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA Inc.
The Kraft Heinz Co.
United Network for Organ Sharing
Industries
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Automobiles & Parts
Banks
Commercial & Professional Services
Consumer Product Manufacturing
Energy
Financial Services
Food & Beverage
Food & Drink Producers
Health Care
Insurance
Mining & Metals
Pharmaceuticals & Life Sciences
Private Clients / Individuals
Retail
Technology, Hardware & Electronics
Telecommunications